Prospectus
The Heart Behind One City
We are a people who are passionately pursuing Jesus. And deeply committed to helping people encounter an extraordinary God.
We see a city full of potential… full of gifted people, growing families, skeptical seekers, weary believers, and people who have quietly given up on church altogether. And we believe God is not finished writing their story.
The Mission
Our mission is simple but bold:
Helping people awaken to the wonder of Jesus and live a bold, vibrant faith.
We are planting One City Church to build a community that is passionately pursuing Jesus and deeply committed to helping people encounter an extraordinary God.
Our Values
In a fragmented world, we believe the Church should model unity, generosity, courage, and hope. We are not planting a church to compete with other churches. We are planting to complement, collaborate, and contend for spiritual renewal across our city. As a result, the values we hold will shape our culture, our leadership, and our decisions.
Values Explained
Our values shape our culture, our leadership and our decisions.
Jesus First… Always
Jesus is not a part of what we do. He is the center of who we are. Scripture anchors us. The Gospel drives us. Everything flows from Him.
Generosity That Changes Lives
We believe generosity breaks spiritual strongholds and fuels Kingdom impact. We will give boldly, serve sacrificially and live open-handed.
Hospitality That Moves
People matter deeply to God, so they matter deeply to us. We will create hospitable spaces in our city, our tables, in our homes and in our environments that are warm, authentic, and transformational.
Leaders Go First… Except in the Cookie Line
We lead with humility, integrity, courage and example. We don’t ask others to do what we won’t first do ourselves.
For the One
Who’s a Skeptical Seeker
Questions are welcome here. Doubt isn’t disqualifying. You don’t have to pretend to believe before you belong. It’s ok to… Explore. Wrestle. Ask. We believe honest questions can lead to real faith.
Who Quietly Walked Away
Maybe you didn’t leave loudly. You just drifted.
If church hurt you, we’re sorry. If disappointment dimmed your devotion, we understand. We won’t minimize your story. If guilt or shame has made you feel like you don’t belong, Jesus hasn’t given up on you. And there’s still room for you here. No speeches required, no pretending necessary.
Who’s a Weary Believer
If you’re tired… come breathe again. Faith was never meant to feel like pressure. You don’t have to perform here. Let God restore what burnout tried to steal.
Who’s Gifted
You weren’t meant to sit on the sidelines. If you carry vision, leadership, creativity, compassion, we want to help you use it. This movement will be built by everyday people who step forward. We are committed to developing and releasing people into their calling. Maybe that’s you.
WHY THIS CITY MATTERS
We believe every city deserves healthy, life-giving churches.
Our community is growing with:
– young families
– students
– professionals
– transplants
– spiritually curious individuals
– people disconnected from meaningful faith community
At the same time, many people are:
– spiritually exhausted
– skeptical of institutional religion
– lonely and disconnected
– hungry for authentic community
– searching for meaning and hope
We believe this creates a tremendous opportunity for a new church rooted in the presence of Jesus, authentic relationships, practical discipleship, and meaningful mission. One City Church exists to help people discover that faith in Jesus is not lifeless religion, it is transformational relationship.
How We Will Make Disciples
Thursday Night Gatherings
We are creating gatherings that are:
– Spirit-led
– Biblically grounded
– welcoming to new people
– excellent without becoming performative
– worship-filled
– practical and hope-filled
Our desire is that every person who walks through the doors encounters:
– the presence of God
– authentic people
– Biblical truth
-practical next steps
Community & Discipleship
We believe transformation happens best in relationships. One City Church will prioritize:
– small groups
– discipleship environments
– prayer gatherings
– mentorship
– leadership development
– pastoral care
We want people to experience both belonging and spiritual growth.
Outreach & City Engagement
We believe the church should actively serve its city. One City Church desires to:
– partner with local organizations
– serve practical needs
– support schools and families
– engage the community through hospitality and generosity
– create opportunities for people to encounter Jesus outside church walls
We want to become known for loving our city well.
OUR LAUNCH JOURNEY
Building the Foundation
One City Church is currently in the foundational stages of development. This season includes:
– prayer gatherings
– relationship building
– leadership development
– core team formation
– financial partnership development
– community engagement
– strategic planning
– vision gatherings
We believe healthy foundations create sustainable ministry. Rather than rushing the process, we are committed to building slowly, prayerfully, wisely, and faithfully.
OUR FINANCIAL VISION
Investing in Kingdom Impact
Launching a healthy church requires generosity, stewardship, and long-term sustainability. Financial investment into One City Church helps create:
– ministry environments
– discipleship opportunities
– leadership development
– outreach initiatives
– children and student ministry environments
– worship gatherings
– pastoral care
– operational infrastructure
– community impact opportunities
Every gift directly contributes to helping people encounter Jesus and experience spiritual transformation. We are committed to financial integrity, accountability, transparency, and wise stewardship.
OUR PRAYER
God, give us a vision that is beyond ourselves… that is bigger than we could ever imagine… and is birthed by Your power alone.
Help us trust You to lead us into a future only You could design. Show us the opportunities, guide our steps, and give us courage to step into what seems impossible, knowing that Your power alone brings growth.
We surrender our ideas, our timelines, and our fears, and ask that You build this church plant for Your glory. Make it a place where Your presence is unmistakable, lives are transformed, and Your Spirit is celebrated.
My Contact
Todd Ruth
Lead / Founding Pastor
Your generosity fuels real impact in real neighborhoods. Every gift helps create space for people to encounter Jesus, grow in community, and live bold faith. This isn’t about funding a service, it’s about investing in the spiritual future of our city.
The Opportunity
You can join this vision in three primary ways:
Nothing of lasting impact happens without prayer. Pray for unity. Pray for courage. Pray for open hearts across our city. Pray that Jesus would be unmistakably present in everything we build.
Help shape the foundation from day one. Bring your gifts, your faith, your story, and your willingness to serve. This movement will be built by ordinary people saying yes to an extraordinary calling.
Your generosity fuels real impact in real neighborhoods. Every gift helps create space for people to encounter Jesus, grow in community, and live bold faith. This isn’t about funding a service, it’s about investing in the spiritual future of our city.
