Come Expectant
Here's everything you need to know about CLF to feel comfortable and confident on your first visit.
Plan Your VisitHere’s exactly what’ll happen
No surprises. We want you to feel like you’ve already been here before you walk in.
You'll arrive around 10:30
Service lasts till 12:30. If ministry continues, we'll dismiss for people to leave if they need to.
You'll see a coffee bar first
People chatting, grabbing coffee. A couple of greeters will say hi — mention it's your first time and they'll help you find a seat.
Wear whatever feels comfortable
You'll see everything from jeans and sneakers to something a little more put together. There's genuinely no dress code.
We're a little hard to find
We're a growing church in a building that wasn't designed for easy navigation. Click the map button below and we'll get you to the right door.
This isn’t just another church
We know you’ve got options - and there’s many great churches out there, here’s a few things that make us different.
More than 3 Songs and a Sermon
Our gatherings aren’t a religious routine. We leave space for worship, prayer, and real encounters with God.
We don’t do fake
We care more about genuine connection and life together than putting on a good front.
We care about the person on Monday
We care more about real growth in your life than just showing up on Sundays.
Here’s what some friends said
“…genuine…”
My life was literally changed the moment I walked into a worship service almost 2 years ago. Every Sunday heaven comes down and we meet the Father face to face. I have made some amazing friends here and people that genuinely treat me like family. This church doesn't allow broken people to stay broken.
Gabbie Markeson“…Spirit-Led…”
It is rare to find a church that values family and the Holy Spirit like CLF. Their love for people and love for Jesus is amazing. When you come to this church you can count on being welcome and feeling like family. The preaching is Bible-based and the worship is spirit-led.
Joey FisherQuestions?
These are real questions you might be asking before visiting churches. We'll do our best to answer here, but these are conversation the leaders would love to have.
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
Yes — accountability is a real part of how we do church.
Our pastors and Lifegroup leaders aren’t doing this on their own. Our Senior Pastor is supported by a board of elders who help bring wisdom, ask hard questions, and share responsibility when decisions are made. And even our elders aren’t isolated — they’re connected to trusted pastors and ministry leaders from around the U.S. and beyond who speak into their lives and leadership.
That means no one is above accountability, and no one is leading alone.
What if I've been hurt by church before?
We know church hurt is real — and healing isn’t something you rush.
A lot of people at CLF have been through painful church experiences. We don’t minimize that, and we don’t push people to “move on” before they’re ready. We want to walk with people toward healing in a way that’s patient, honest, and actually helpful.
At the same time, we try not to swing to the opposite extreme. We don’t avoid discipleship just to keep things comfortable, and we don’t shy away from teaching about healthy leadership, spiritual growth, and honoring others. We believe real healing doesn’t lead to bitterness or distance — it leads to freedom, clarity, and a renewed love for the local church when it’s done well.
There’s no pressure to get there quickly. Healing and discipleship happen together, and both matter to us.
Will I be loved here or just recruited?
You won’t be treated like a project.
We care about people before programs, and relationships before roles. That’s why we’re intentional about not rushing people into serving or volunteering. Before anyone serves, we invite them to go through our culture classes so they can understand who we are, what we value, and why we do what we do.
This gives people space to observe, ask questions, and get familiar — and it ensures that when someone does choose to serve, it comes from a place of understanding, alignment, and genuine desire, not pressure.
What if I show up and don't like it?
That’s okay. A visit isn’t a commitment.
There’s no pressure to stay, sign up, or come back if CLF isn’t the right fit. We believe God leads people to be where He sees fit, and that means we won’t be the church home for everyone.
If CLF ends up not being your place, we still hope your time here points you closer to Jesus — even if your journey continues somewhere else.
“We started this church to see God change lives.”
I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I know what it feels like to think you’re too far gone. But God restored what I thought was unrepairable — And we believe that can happen for everyone who comes through the door.
— Paul Kidd, Senior Pastor
