Church in the Garden exists to help people walk with Jesus every day. We believe following Jesus is more than attending a service. It is a lifelong journey of knowing Him, becoming more like Him, building meaningful relationships, and living with purpose.
Church in the Garden is a new church plant launching September 13, 2026. We are building a welcoming, life-giving church where people can encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, discover purpose, and experience genuine community.
We are a church rooted in discipleship, belonging, and the presence of God, where faith is lived out in the everyday moments of life. Together, we want to see Horizon West and Winter Garden transformed as people experience the joy and freedom that come from following Jesus side by side.
These values define how we think, lead, decide, and build. They are not slogans on a wall—they are commitments we live out.
Jesus is not a means to an end; He is the end.
We are unapologetically centered on the person, teachings, death, resurrection, and ongoing work of Jesus Christ. Every ministry, message, system, and strategy must ultimately point people to Him.
We exist for people, not programs.
Every person matters, every story matters, and every season matters. We will choose compassion over convenience and relationship over reputation.
We believe generosity reflects the heart of God.
We give our time, energy, resources, and love freely. We do not give to get; we give because Jesus gave first.
We hunger for the presence of God.
We depend on the Holy Spirit in everything we do—not as an add-on, but as our source of power, wisdom, and direction.
We believe everyone can grow—spiritually, personally, relationally, and professionally.
We embrace feedback, pursue excellence, and refuse stagnation.
Our mission is lived out through a simple, intentional strategy that guides people from encounter to maturity to impact. This strategy is cyclical, not a path we complete once. For the rest of our lives, we will continue to know God, grow in our faith, and go impact the world around us.
Encounter the presence of Jesus through worship and the Word, discovering a relationship that transforms your whole life. This happens primarily through Sunday services, gatherings, and next-generation environments where people of all ages can meet Jesus and begin walking with Him.
Become rooted in community and discipleship, learning to follow Jesus more fully alongside people who help you flourish. Growth happens through clear discipleship pathways and small groups that move faith from a moment to a lifestyle.
Live out your faith by sharing the hope of Jesus with others and serving your city with compassion. We believe every believer is called to make a difference through Next Steps, serving teams, evangelism, and community outreach.
Know → Grow → Go is not a sequence we complete—it’s a rhythm we live.
For the rest of our lives, we will continue walking with Jesus, knowing Him more deeply, growing in faith alongside others, and going to bring His hope to the world around us.
Winter Garden and Horizon West are among the fastest-growing communities in Florida. Winter Garden now has over 49,000 residents, while Horizon West has surged from about 14,000 in 2010 to more than 70,000 today. Families are moving here for opportunity, excellent schools, and a great quality of life, but at the same time, roughly one-third of adults in the Orlando metro area identify as religiously unaffiliated, with many disconnected from a local church.
This unique combination of rapid growth and deep spiritual need makes this area truly ripe for harvest. Church in the Garden exists to meet that need by creating a place where people can walk with Jesus every day and find meaningful community right where they live.
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