VISION & BELIEFS

OUR VISION

We are a church in San Diego that is committed to being God's light and love in our city. Our view is that every person counts because they are valuable to God. 

 

"[The leaders'] responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. "

- Ephesians 4:12-13

OUR MISSION

REACH. BUILD. INFLUENCE.

 

City View Church exists to reach our city with the Good News of Jesus Christ, to build our church community in the faith, and to influence our world to be devoted followers of Jesus.

OUR HEART

Every Person Counts

 

God made us all the same. It makes no difference where each person is on the road of faith. We all come from different backgrounds, different cultures. We have different stories. We're in this together. 

OUR CORE VALUES

WORSHIP

Worship is a whole-life experience in which God is honored at both the personal and the church-wide level. By faith we daily acknowledge the very real presence of the living God.

 

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” - Romans 12:1

 

PEOPLE

All people are important to God and to us. We want to help people realize their story matters. God has designed on purpose, for a purpose. Our life of faith is lived out in community and fellowship, developing friendships that are lasting and authentic. 

 

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10

 

EVANGELISM

Sharing Christ's love with others is more of a lifestyle than an event or a conversation. As followers of Jesus Christ, we desire to live like he did, being light, salt, and God's reconciling presence wherever the Lord has placed us, with everyone we meet.

 

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden... Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

- Matthew 5:14-16

 

DISCIPLESHIP

Our worship of God is all about living our life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Assisting people to develop their faith is at the heart of everything we do. Our gatherings and Life Groups are designed to teach biblical truths, values and characteristics that will transform individual lives, marriages, and communities into beautiful reflections of Christ.

 

"Jesus said to the people who believed in him, 'You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.'" - John 8:31-32

 

SERVANTHOOD

We’re here to equip and inspire you to serve based on who God has made you to be. Whether you have abilities in music or hospitality, teaching or acts of service, there's a place for you. As you serve, you’ll grow in love for your neighbors, friends, family, and beyond—living out God’s purpose in everyday life.

 

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interest of others.” - Philippians 2:3-4

OUR BELIEFS

The Bible

We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It is accurate, authoritative, and applicable to our everyday lives.

 

God

We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.

 

Jesus

The Lord Jesus Christ is both God and man and is the only one who can reconcile us to God.

 

The Lord's Table

Each time we receive the bread and the cup at communion we remember Jesus lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross in our place, and rose again to prove His victory over sin and death and empower us for life.

 

Salvation

We believe that sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives. In order to receive forgiveness we must repent of our sins, believe in Jesus Christ and submit to His will for our lives.

 

Personal Growth

God wants to heal and transform us so that we can live healthy and meaningful lives by following His teachings, experiencing all the fullness Jesus promised and helping others more effectively. 

 

Baptism

In order to live the holy, fruitful, and power-filled lives God intends for us, we need to be baptized in water, set our mind on Him and His purposes, and be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

The Church

We believe that God has individually equipped us and corporately gathered us as His living body so that we can successfully achieve His purpose for our lives, which is to worship God, strengthen the Church, and share the Gospel of His love with the community in which we live.

 

Christ's Return

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised and will rule and reign on this earth. History will conclude as the wicked are judged and the righteous enter a new heaven and a new earth.

OUR MINISTRY MODEL

At City View Church, we believe that God has called us to be a part of the most important work on planet earth: the local church. We are convinced that He has not only called us, but equipped us to achieve our tasks. That is why our commitment and passionate pursuit will always be to accomplish this by adhering to the following standards of ministry.

 

1. Bringing honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is our top priority. The ministry at City View Church is not about us. It is all about Jesus. We are not here to build our own kingdom, but to build the kingdom of God. All that we are and all that we do is done to bring glory, honor and praise to Him.

 

“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work.” - I Corinthians 3:11-13

 

2. We want to be wise stewards over all that God gives us. God has entrusted City View Church with profound gifts, talents and resources. We will use what He provides to reach people, meet our budget, take care of our facilities and develop them for future growth. Our desire is that all we do pleases God and grows His Church.

 

“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” - Matthew 25:21

 

3. We strive for excellence in how we minister. God deserves that all we present to Him will be of the highest value. That is why we will strive to do all in a way that shows dedication, passion, energy, and high quality, fitting for Jesus. In everything we attempt, we need to ask the question, Have we given God our very best?

 

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” - Colossians 3:17, 23-24

 

4. We want to be effective in what we do. God designed the church to fulfill His purpose on the earth and achieve victory for God’s kingdom. We will value effort but will never be satisfied with being ineffective. That is why we will make sure to align all of our efforts and events to carry out our values successfully.

 

“Do you not know that in a race all runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” – I Corinthians 9:24

 

5. We will always strive to be genuine in who we are. As God’s people, He has called us to be unique. We will learn from other ministries that are successful, but will not try to be their clones. We will do our best to be the best that God has called us to be.

 

“We speak as men approved by God to be trusted with the gospel! We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts. You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed-God is our witness…. We loved you so much that we delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.” - I Thessalonians 2:4-5, 8