Who We Are

OUR OUTCOMES

    • I rest in God’s love and acceptance as the foundation of my identity, embracing my worth as His child independent of my achievements, failures, or others’ opinions. (1John 3:1)

    • I reject false identities and worldly labels, living securely in God’s truth and choosing to see myself through His perspective. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

    • I allow the Father’s love to shape how I see myself and relate to others, letting His love and purpose transform my attitudes, actions, and relationships. (John 15:12-13)

    • I remain connected to Jesus as my true source of life and strength, drawing near to Him daily through prayer, Scripture, and worship, trusting Him to sustain and guide me in every part of my life. (Psalm 63:1)

    • I depend on Christ in continual surrender, looking to Him and not my own effort, for wisdom, power, and faithfulness; inviting His Spirit to shape my thoughts, decisions, and actions. (Colossians 3:2)

    • I allow Christ’s love and life within me to bear spiritual fruit, resting in His love and letting His Spirit produce in me the fruit of love, joy, peace, and all that reflects His transforming presence. (John 15:4-5)

    • I walk in step with the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to guide my attitudes, choices, and actions, and seeking to stay sensitive and obedient to His leading in every step. (John 16:13)

    • I listen for the Spirit’s voice through Scripture, prayer, and discernment, trusting His wisdom above my own, and welcoming His counsel and conviction as I respond in faith when He prompts me to act. (James 1:5)

    • I rely on the Spirit’s power to live righteously and bear spiritual fruit that reflects Christ’s character, surrendering daily to His transforming work and allowing His presence to produce life and freedom within me. (Galatians 5:22–23)

    • I build Christ-centered relationships that strengthen my faith and unite me with others, keeping Christ at the center of my connections as we grow closer to Him together. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

    • I invest in others through encouragement, prayer, truth, and accountability, nurturing relationships of grace that foster spiritual growth together. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

    • I practice love, humility, and service by bearing others’ burdens and walking in faith with them, reflecting Christ’s compassion and unity through selfless love. (Galatians 6:2)

    • I engage consistently in spiritual disciplines, making prayer, Scripture reading, worship, and reflection central to my daily life to deepen my relationship with God. (Psalm 1:2-3)

    • I approach spiritual practices as opportunities for encounter and transformation, practicing them with openness and readiness to respond to God’s presence and guidance. (Matthew 6:6)

    • I allow the Spirit to shape my character and actions through spiritual rhythms, trusting God to transform my heart and mind as I faithfully engage in practices that cultivate holiness. (Romans 12:2)

    • I look for and act on opportunities to share God’s love and truth, intentionally living in ways that reflect Christ and advance His purposes in the world around me. (1 Peter 3:15)

    • I use my gifts, time, and resources to serve others and advance God’s kingdom, investing in their lives to meet needs, encourage growth, and demonstrate God’s love. (John 13:34-35)

    • I live with a missional mindset, ready to be sent and positioned by God, staying attentive to the Spirit’s leading and participating wherever He calls me to join His redemptive work. (John 20:21)

Embrace Church is an independent, non-denominational church with a Wesleyan theological tradition. We are partnered with the Forged Network of Churches. This network exists to connect new and existing independent Wesleyan churches and leaders for greater Kingdom impact.

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“The Prodigal Son” by Charlie Mackesy


OUR STORY

Embrace Church was planted on January 10th, 2016 out of the missional vision of Cornerstone Church, also located in Auburn, AL. The heart of Embrace Church is in our very name. Most are familiar with the word "embrace" having the meaning of holding a person closely in one's arms or to show great support. But for us, the word “embrace” is a signpost, pointing us towards the parable of The Prodigal Son, where Jesus taught of his Father’s redeeming love.

"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.”
(Luke 15:20)

At Embrace Church, we are people who have been captured by this scene and the one who first told of it. It is our heart to live as his disciples and join him in offering this kind of redemptive love to the world around us.