Jesus said “Build My Church”
“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” - Matthew 16:13-18 NIV
We live in an extraordinary day - more and more people are searching for hope, for truth, authenticity, real connection and surprise surprise….. Jesus. What an incredible time for us to be the church, right here in Invercargill, and part of what God is doing across the planet.
We live in an extraordinary day - more and more people are searching for hope, for truth, authenticity, real connection and surprise surprise….. Jesus. What an incredible time for us to be the church, right here in Invercargill, and part of what God is doing across the planet.
For decades, people have questioned the need of God and His church, but today we are seeing a fresh hunger rise. People are asking new questions, hearts are opening, and lives are being drawn to the light of Christ. The “Lighthouse” vision we shared last year is shining brighter-souls are being saved, families are being restored, and lives are finding purpose in Jesus.
The truth is, many people still carry old, outdated, or misunderstood ideas about the church. But we get to show them something different. The church today is alive, its bright, strong, and relevant. It is a safe place in the storms of life, a steady foundation for families, and a community that will still be here tomorrow, building faith and changing lives for generations to come.
When Peter declared, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” he had received a revelation that changed his life forever. Jesus said that it was on this revelation & this rock that He would build His church, a church that nothing could overcome. That same revelation fuels us today: Jesus is alive, his church is real and every week we gather to declare His faithfulness and goodness in our lives & city.
This year, for Build to Reach 2025, we believe God is calling us to invest deeply into
C3 Invercargill, to strengthen our foundation as a significant church in this city and to extend our reach further into Southland with the planting of a brand-new C3 church in Gore.
Your generosity makes this possible. Every gift, every sacrifice, every step of faith builds the kind of church Jesus spoke about. A church that transforms lives, reaches regions, and Let’s believe, let’s give, and let’s build His church
here in Invercargill and beyond
Love & Blessings
The truth is, many people still carry old, outdated, or misunderstood ideas about the church. But we get to show them something different. The church today is alive, its bright, strong, and relevant. It is a safe place in the storms of life, a steady foundation for families, and a community that will still be here tomorrow, building faith and changing lives for generations to come.
When Peter declared, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” he had received a revelation that changed his life forever. Jesus said that it was on this revelation & this rock that He would build His church, a church that nothing could overcome. That same revelation fuels us today: Jesus is alive, his church is real and every week we gather to declare His faithfulness and goodness in our lives & city.
This year, for Build to Reach 2025, we believe God is calling us to invest deeply into
C3 Invercargill, to strengthen our foundation as a significant church in this city and to extend our reach further into Southland with the planting of a brand-new C3 church in Gore.
Your generosity makes this possible. Every gift, every sacrifice, every step of faith builds the kind of church Jesus spoke about. A church that transforms lives, reaches regions, and Let’s believe, let’s give, and let’s build His church
here in Invercargill and beyond
Love & Blessings
