Our Story
God began impressing upon the hearts of Pastors Jeremy and Lindsey Bosma to lead a life-giving church in the city of Las Vegas. The couple began dreaming of planting a church that would make a way for people to know Jesus and experience new life.
Jeremy and Lindsey knew they could not take on this endeavor alone. They wholeheartedly believed that life and ministry were to be done with others.In 2016, Avenue Church began its launch process in partnership with ARC.
Avenue’s first Interest Social was held on June 26, 2016 with 34 people in attendance. Vision was casted and momentum was built. Plans for the future were discussed and the opportunity to join the Avenue team was given. That day, 20 individuals joined what Jeremy and Lindsey would call the A-Team. Interest Socials and outreaches continued for the next several months and by November of 2016, 85 people had committed to see Avenue Church become a reality.
On February 12, 2017 Avenue Church launched its first service at the Opportunity Village Englestad Campus with 389 people in attendance. That day, 37 people accepted Jesus into their hearts!
Avenue Church exists to make a way for people to know Jesus and experience new life! We are a life-giving, multicultural, multigenerational church that will creatively and effectively reach people for Jesus Christ.
Our Pastors
Jeremy and Lindsey Bosma are the pastors of Avenue Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, which they founded in February of 2017.
They are passionate about helping people in their community experience the love and presence of God, and believe in leaving a positive legacy for future generations. In addition to their pastoral work, they are also committed to building God's Kingdom through creative communication, leadership development, and strategic vision.
Jeremy and Lindsey have been married for 17 years and have been in ministry for 22 years. They have two boys, Levi and Derek, and a sweet dog named Chloe.
Our Vision
Know God
We consider reaching people who do not know God personally one of our greatest responsibilities. Our Sunday worship experiences are for people at all stages in their spiritual journey but are primarily geared toward those who do not have a genuine relationship with God.
Find Freedom
We believe real life change happens in the context of authentic relationships, which is why we are a church made up of small groups. In the Bible, they worshiped in the temple, but personal ministry happened “house to house.”
Discover Purpose
Connect One Day helps you to discover your unique God-given purpose. Connect One Day offers information and experiences designed to help you discover and develop your redemptive purpose and live the full life God wants for you. Our process consists of four steps, guiding you to follow Jesus, connect to the church, discover your purpose, and serve others.
Make An Eternal Difference
All of us were created by God to make a difference in another person's life. God has a place for you where your unique abilities and passions can impact the lives of others. We believe your life will only make sense once you find, develop and fulfill that purpose.
Our Values
Jesus First
We firmly believe in the absolute truth of the Word of God, acknowledging Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life, as stated in John 14:6. We hold the conviction that the Gospel is life-giving, and as a reflection of this belief, we strive to be a life-giving force within our community. Our deep love for Jesus fuels our love for people, guiding all that we do.
Intentionally
Inviting
We foster an environment where you can find a sense of belonging even before you believe, creating a welcoming space for all. We intentionally make room for the Holy Spirit, trusting in His power to create life-changing transformations. We firmly believe that our mission is not about behavior modification, but rather about facilitating heart transformations, leading to genuine and lasting change.
Disarm The Power Of Shame
We understand that the more we openly discuss shame, the less power it holds over our lives. We stand firm in the belief that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, embracing the freedom and grace He offers. We acknowledge that ministry can be messy, and we're not only okay with that, we're prepared for it. We're committed to navigating the complexities of life and faith together, in community
Build People & Develop Leaders
We are committed to equipping and empowering both men and women for ministry and leadership, recognizing the unique gifts and perspectives each brings. We believe in creating clear pathways for leadership and spiritual development that cater to all ages and stages of life, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute in meaningful ways
We Are Joyful Contributors
We carry an attitude of gratitude and privilege, exclaiming, 'We get to do this!' We cheerfully invest in an eternal harvest, confident that the outcomes will exceed our expectations. It is our joy to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus, extending His love and grace to all we encounter
We Resource Life Change
We shoulder the responsibility to actively seek, heal, equip, send, and multiply. With intentionality, we pave avenues leading to hope, healing, and purpose.
Our Statement of Beliefs
HOLY BIBLE:
The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (2Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).
TRINITY:
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).
JESUS CHRIST:
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory (John 1:1,14, 20:28; 1Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; 1Timothy 2:5).
VIRGIN BIRTH:
Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary’s womb; therefore, He is the Son of God (Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18, 23-25; Luke 1:27-35).
REDEMPTION:
Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell; his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen.1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21).
REGENERATION:
For anyone to know God, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential (John 6:44, 65).
SALVATION:
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).
REPENTANCE:
Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation (Acts 2:21, 3:19; 1 John 1:9).
SANCTIFICATION:
Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11).
JESUS' BLOOD:
The Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death (1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29).
JESUS CHRIST INDWELLS ALL BELIEVERS:
Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and live inside them by His Holy Spirit. They relinquish the authority of their lives over to him thus making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior. They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when He died, was buried, and rose again from the dead (John 1:12; John 14:17, 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelations 3:20).
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT:
Given at Pentecost, it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His Ascension, to empower the church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth (Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6).
WOMEN AND MEN
The Bible teaches the full equality of men and women in Creation and in Redemption (Gen 1:26–28, 2:23, 5:1–2; I Cor 11:11–12; Gal 3:13, 28, 5:1) and that women as well as men exercise the prophetic, priestly and royal functions (Acts 2:17–18, 21:9; 1 Cor 11:5; 1 Peter 2:9–10; Therefore, Avenue makes no distinction in leadership roles with respect to gender.
THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection, and confirm the power of the Gospel. The Bible lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, and the gifts may occur in various combinations. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters (Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:5-16, 4:14; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; 1 Peter 4:10).
THE CHURCH:
The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus’ great commission. Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23).
SACRAMENTS:
Water Baptism: Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38).
The Lord’s Supper: A unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48; 1Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25).
Marriage: We believe marriage is defined in the Bible as a covenant, a sacred bond between one man and one woman, instituted by and publicly entered into before God (Matthew 19:4-6).
HEALING OF THE SICK:
Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus’ work on the Cross and one of the gifts of the Spirit (Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29).
GOD'S WILL FOR PROVISION:
It is the Father’s will for believers to become whole, healthy and successful in all areas of life. But because of the fall, many may not receive the full benefits of God’s will while on Earth. That fact, though, should never prevent all believers from seeking the full benefits of Christ’s provision in order to better serve others. Spiritual (John 3:3-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10).Mental and Emotional (2 Timothy 1:7, 2:11; Philippians 4:7-8; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3). Physical (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24).Financial (Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19).
RESURRECTION:
Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. In addition, both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; they that are saved to the resurrection of life and they that are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation (Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:42, 44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21).
HEAVEN:
Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; 1 Peter 1:4).
HELL:
After living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8).
SECOND COMING:
Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7).