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ABOUT US

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VISION + MISSION

WHO WE ARE

Risen is a Bible-believing, gospel-preaching, Jesus-following church seeking the good of Los Angeles, CA.

VISION

Our vision is a Los Angeles where every person has experienced the life changing power of the gospel.

MISSION

Our mission is to help the people of Los Angeles know Jesus, grow in faith, and go into the world equipped to serve.

ABOUT US

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LEADERSHIP

STAFF

Trevor DeBenning
  • Lead Pastor
John Austin Helm
  • Executive Director
Jens Madsen
  • Creative Arts Director

ELDERS

Trevor DeBenning
  • Lead Pastor
David Oulashian
Vinod Pakianathan
Bob Marshall
Mark Sim
Jim Knight

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BELIEFS

WE SEEK UNITY IN ESSENTIAL BELIEFS

EPHESIANS 4:2-6

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit - just as you were called - one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."

WE VALUE LIBERTY IN NON-ESSENTIAL BELIEFS

1 TIMOTHY 1:5

"Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God."

WE PURSUE LOVE IN ALL THINGS

JOHN 13:34-35

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

ABOUT US

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BELIEFS

THE TRINITY

We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

THE BIBLE

We believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God, without error in the original writings. It is the complete revelation of God’s will for salvation and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. It is to be believed in everything it teaches, obeyed in all it requires, and trusted in everything it promises.

HUMANITY AND THE FALL

We believe every person, male and female, is created by God in God’s image. Therefore, from conception to death, each person has intrinsic dignity and value and should be treated as such. We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image; they sinned, and as a result, in union with Adam, all human beings are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God and under His wrath.

JESUS CHRIST

We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one person in two natures. Jesus was conceived through the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now sits at the right hand of God the Father.

SALVATION AND THE WORK OF CHRIST

We believe that because every human is sinful and lost, every human needs salvation. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in our Lord Jesus Christ alone. We believe that Jesus Christ, as our representative and substitute, shed His blood on the cross as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only ground for our salvation. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

THE HOLY SPIRIT

We believe that the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and in Him, they are baptized into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. He also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips, and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.

THE CHURCH

We believe that the church comprises all who have been justified by God's grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. The Holy Spirit unites them into the body of Christ, of which Christ is the head. The one true church is manifest in local churches, whose membership should be composed only of believers.

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

We believe God commands us to be holy in our private and public lives. We are to love God supremely and love others sacrificially. This shows up in how we care for one another, demonstrate compassion toward the poor, and work for justice on behalf of the oppressed. With God’s word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil in our lives and in our unrighteous world. In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the gospel in word and deed, transforming us in the totality of our personal and social responsibilities.

THE RETURN OF CHRIST

We believe in the personal, bodily, and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and, as our blessed hope, motivates us to godly living, sacrificial service, and a desire to see the gospel proclaimed to all nations.

HEAVEN AND HELL

We believe God commands everyone everywhere to believe the gospel by turning to Him in repentance and trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that God will raise the dead bodily and judge the world, assigning the unbeliever to condemnation and eternal separation in hell and the believer to eternal blessedness and joy with the Lord in the new heaven and the new earth.

SERVICES

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WHAT TO EXPECT

SONG

When we gather on Sunday mornings, we join together in song. We sing new songs, old songs, hymns, and choruses that all point to the glory of our living God. Our aim is God-honoring, God-glorifying, God-exalting, gospel-centered worship.

PRAYER

Prayer is essential to our gatherings. Depending on the season we have Calls to Worship, Prayers of Confession, Prayers of Petition, and more. We also have avenues for you to get individualized prayer from our team.

WORD

Every Sunday we hear the good news of Jesus proclaimed and applied to everyday life through the Bible. Not only do we regularly walk through books of the Bible verse-by-verse, we occasionally tackle questions and issues facing the lives of those in our church, city, and world. More than anything else, we seek to elevate the hope offered to us in and through Jesus for this life and the life beyond.

TABLE

In every Sunday service we take communion. We participate in this ancient act of eating the bread of Christ’s body, drinking the cup of Christ’s blood, and remembering His death and resurrection until he comes again. We welcome all people to join us for our Sunday morning service, but we request that communion is only taken by those who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.  

SERVICES

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SERMONS

LIVE STREAM

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GROUPS

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

COMMUNITY GROUPS

We belive that connecting weekly with others in living rooms and coffee shops throughout the city is vital to developing the kind of community we were made for. Our community groups are more than just opportunities to connect through prayer and Scripture, we seek to develop genuine friendship through the sharing of life together. In groups we're likely to discuss the latest performance at the Hollywood Bowl, the sports teams we're rooting for, or our favorite shows to watch on Netflix.

That being said, our Community Groups are always fundamentaly about helping one another to follow Jesus faithfully. We want to play together – Yes! – but we also want to pray together. On any given night we spend time praying that we'll live out the truths highlighted in Sunday's sermon, over our church and its ministries, and for one another.

Let us know you’re interested below!

 

GROUPS

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MEN

We have a vision for a Los Angeles in which every man has experienced the life-changing power of the gospel.

We want to help the men of Los Angeles know Jesus, grow in faith, and go serve.

Sign up for our Men's email list below to stay in the loop.

GROUPS

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WOMEN

We have a vision for a Los Angeles in which every woman has experienced the life-changing power of the gospel.

We want to help the women of Los Angeles know Jesus, grow in faith, and go serve.

Sign up for our Women's email list below to stay in the loop.

FAMILIES

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PARENTS

THIS IS A PLACE FOR YOUR FAMILY

FAMILIES ARE A TOP PRIORITY FOR US.

THAT'S WHY WE INVEST TIME INTO THE NEXT GENERATION EVERY WEEK.

SOMETIMES WE DO THAT VIA CURATED EXPERIENCES AND SOMETIMES WE DO THAT VIA FAMILY SERVICES.

FAMILY SERVICES

Here are some answers to common questions.

A FAMILY SERVICE IS A SERVICE IN WHICH THE WHOLE FAMILY WORSHIPS TOGETHER FROM BEGINNING TO END. THEY SING TOGETHER, HEAR GOD'S WORD TOGETHER, AND RESPOND TOGETHER. WE THINK THIS IS AN INVALUABLE TIME FOR PARENTS TO MODEL TO THEIR CHILDREN HOW TO WORSHIP, LISTEN, AND RESPOND.

WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO MODEL FOR THEIR KIDS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO WORSHIP, LISTEN, AND RESPOND. PARENTS CAN ALSO WHISPER TO THEIR KIDS WHAT WE ARE DOING IN THE SERVICE AND EVEN WHY WE ARE DOING IT. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE BOXES FOR RISEN JR. STUDENTS THAT CONTAIN A FILL-IN-THE-BLANK, SOME PROPS THAT RELATE TO THE MESSAGE, AS WELL AS SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH (IE - MAYBE SOMETHING LIKE PLAYDOUGH).

WE HAVE A WIGGLE ROOM THAT IS OPEN AND AVAILABLE TO PARENTS THAT NEED A LITTLE EXTRA ROOM FOR THEIR INFANT/TODDLER. THE ROOM CONTAINS RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND IS A GREAT PLACE TO BUILD COMMUNITY WITH OTHER PARENTS.

HOWEVER, IF POSSIBLE, PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REMAIN WITH THEIR LITTLE ONES IN SERVICE.




A CHURCH WITH SQUEAKS, COOS, AND SHIFTING OF CHILDREN IS A CHURCH WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE.

IN ADDITION, OUR CHURCH KNOWS TO WELCOME CHILDREN INTO THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH AND GIVE A SMILE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO PARENTS.




WE HAVE FAMILY SERVICES:

  • EVERY 5TH SUNDAY
  • DURING THE ADVENT SEASON
  • DURING THE SUMMER SEASON
  • AND THE OCCASIONAL SPECIAL SERVICE

WE ALWAYS DO OUR BEST TO COMMUNICATE TO PARENTS THE WEEK-OF A FAMILY SERVICE SO THEY CAN BE PREPARED




FAMILIES

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NURSERY + PRE SCHOOL

OUR NURSERY + PRE SCHOOL SPACE IS BOOMING

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A "WIGGLE ROOM" FOR NURSERY + PRE SCHOOL (0-5 YEARS OLD).

  • OUR NURSERY (0-23mo) IS UNSUPERVISED. THIS MEANS PARENTS NEED TO STAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY GET THEIR WIGGLES OUT.
  • OUR PRE SCHOOL (2-5yo) HAS SOME AMAZING VOLUNTEERS IN THE SAME ROOM. KIDS SING A SONG, HEAR A BIBLE STORY, AND PARTICPATE IN A CRAFT TOGETHER.

FAMILIES

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEEKLY CURATED EXPERIENCES FOR 6YO-5TH

OUR 6YO-5TH GRADERS HAVE A CURATED EXPERIENCE EVERY WEEK INCLUDING:

SECURE CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

GAMES & ACTIVITES

SERMON-BASED TEACHING & INSTRUCTION

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION & APPLICATION

FAMILIES

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS

OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL (CURRENTLY) MEETS EVERY OTHER WEEK ON SUNDAY MORNINGS TO CONNECT AROUND THE GOSPEL. IT'S A TIME FOR:

LIGHT FOOD AND CONNECTING.

READING & DISCUSSION

ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRAYER.

FAMILIES

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HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS

OUR HIGH SCHOOL (CURRENTLY) MEETS EVERY OTHER WEEK ON SUNDAY MORNINGS TO CONNECT AROUND THE GOSPEL. IT'S A TIME FOR:

LIGHT FOOD AND CONNECTING.

READING & DISCUSSION.

ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRAYER.

SERVE

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THE CHURCH

SERVE THE CHURCH

The church is a missions organization, and we think if Jesus showed up to church, the first thing he might say is “What can I do?” “How can I help?” Jesus himself commanded us to “serve one another.” We think there is no better way to “be like Jesus” than to serve one another, and so we invite folks to serve those who worship at the church and those who walk by the church every other week as we seek to be more like Jesus. If you want to serve with us at church, you can check out the area(s) below.

Music/Tech

Children/Youth

Hospitality

SERVE

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SERVE THE CITY

SERVE THE CITY

Our desire is certainly to be an “outward” facing church. We want Los Angeles to be a better city because we’re here, to miss our presence when we are gone, and to have more exposure to the gospel when we’re around. As a result, we’re committed to serving the last, the lost, and least of our city on a quarterly basis. You can see the local organizations we partner with both financially and personally below.

Harvest Home

Claris

Salvation Army

SERVE DAY

HERE ARE SOME ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS.

SERVE DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, FEB 24TH AT VARIOUS LOCAL PARTNER SITES. WE'LL MEET AT THE SANTA MONICA WATERGARDEN AT 8A FOR A PRE-SERVE DAY RALLY + BREAKFAST AND THEN DISPERSE TO OUR SITES. WE'LL RECONVENE AT THE WATERGARDENS AT 12P FOR A POST-SERVE DAY CELEBRATION, LUNCH, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ON "HOW TO BETTER SERVE OUR CITY."

PLEASE BEGIN ARRIVING AT THE SANTA MONICA WATERGARDEN AT 8A ON SATURDAY MORNING.

YES. ALL SITES WILL BE FAMILY-FRIENDLY.

YOU CAN PARTICIPATE BY FILLING OUT THIS FORM HERE!

SERVE

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THE WORLD

SERVE THE WORLD

“Make disciples of all nations” is a command we take seriously. Our church is committed to giving 10% of our annual income to missions that reach un-reached people groups, building hospitals in remote areas, developing schools in third-world countries, and much more. Since 2016 alone, we have given $235,000+ to international mission work.

To see the areas/regions we are involved in, you can take a look below.

Europe

Middle East

South America

Wycliffe Bible Translation

GIVE

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WHY

WE GIVE TOWARDS VISION

WE GIVE BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN A LOS ANGELES IN WHICH EVERY PERSON HAS EXPERIENCED THE LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF THE GOSPEL.

GIVE

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ONLINE

GIVE ONLINE BELOW

YOU CAN USE THE FORM BELOW TO GIVE ONLINE.

IT'S SAFE & SECURE - PLUS YOU'LL GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

GIVE CRYPTO BELOW

YOU CAN USE THE FORM BELOW TO GIVE CRYPTO AS WELL.

Donate

GIVE ONSITE BELOW

IF YOU PREFER TO WRITE CHECKS, BELOW YOU CAN FIND LINKS TO INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO HAVE YOUR BANK WRITE, CUT, AND SEND A CHECK DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH OFFICE.

THIS IS A HASSLE-FREE WAY TO GIVE ONSITE.

PLEASE MAIL CHECKS TO:

2450 COLORADO AVE.

SUITE 100E

SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

(NOTE #1: WHEN ADDING A PAYEE AN "ACCOUNT NUMBER" IS NOT REQUIRED)

(NOTE #2: DELIVERY, RECEPTION, AND DEPOSIT MAY TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS FROM SCHEDULED DATE.)

GIVE

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EMPLOYER MATCHING

GIVE THROUGH BENEVITY

Our church is an IRS registered non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code and is also a certified charity registered with the Benevity corporate causes platform. Ask your employer about your corporate gift-matching program. You may be eligible to double your impact with matching funds. Please note that some employers also match volunteer hours towards charitable causes. Contact the info@risenchurch.com to learn more.

 

GIVE

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STOCKS

We are able to received stock as a charitable contribution as well.

Please email our Finance Team for more details.

EXTRAS

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BOOKS + PODCASTS

WORK

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JOBS + INTERNSHIPS

COME WORK WITH US

INTERNSHIPS - OPENINGS

FAQs

HERE ARE SOME ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS.

OUR PRE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED.

DURING THIS TIME STUDENTS CAN EXPECT:

  • A SONG
  • A STORY
  • A CRAFT/ACTIVITY

BETWEEN OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL AND SPACES (OUR OFFICE SPACE), WE ARE REALLY THANKFUL FOR THE RENTAL SITUATIONS WE CURRENTLY HAVE. HOWEVER, WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO A PERMANENT/SEMI-PERMANENT SPACE IF ONE BECOMES AVAILABLE THAT WORKS FOR OUR CHURCH. IF YOU HAVE ANY LEADS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THEM ALONG TO AUSTIN@RISENCHURCH.COM.

PLAN A VISIT

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SUNDAY MORNINGS

SUNDAY MORNINGS

HERE ARE SOME ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS.

WE WILL BE MEETING AT OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL OFF OCEAN PARK BLVD. IN SANTA MONICA AT 10A.

THERE IS A PARKING LOT AVAILABLE PLUS PLENTY OF STREET PARKING.

PLEASE ARRIVE BY 9:45A TO FIND YOUR PARKING SPOT AND GRAB A SEAT.

YES. WE WILL SING A MIX OF SONGS ANCIENT AND MODERN.

YES. WE OFFER SINGLE-SERVE, PRE-PACKAGED COMMUNION EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 10A.

YES. WE HAVE A "WIGGLE ROOM" IN WHICH PARENTS CAN HAVE ADDITIONAL WIGGLE ROOM WITH THEIR INFANTS. THIS ROOM IS NOT CURRENTLY STAFFED WITH VOLUNTEERS, AND PARENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR INFANTS.

YES.

  • PRE SCHOOL (2-5yo) HAS PROGRAMMING EVERY WEEK.
  • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6yo-5TH GRADE) HAS PROGAMMING EVERY WEEK.
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8TH GRADE) HAS PROGRAMMING EVERY-OTHER-WEEK.
  • HIGH SCHOOL (9-12TH GRADE) HAS PROGRAMMING EVERY-OTHER-WEEK.

YES. WE STRIVE TO LIVESTREAM OUR SERVICE FOR THOSE THAT ARE OUT OF TOWN OR SHUT IN AT HOME. IN ADDITION, YOU CAN WATCH PREVIOUS SERVICES ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

YES. WE DO HAVE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE.

YOUR BIBLE, SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH, WHATEVER YOU NEED TO HAVE ON HAND FOR YOUR CHILDREN, AND A FRIEND.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP SET-UP, SERVE, OR TEAR-DOWN - PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND SOMEONE WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH YOU!