Next Steps
We’re glad you’re here.
Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, we want to help you be able to take a next step in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you’ve been attending our services for a while, or if you’re still considering your options, here’s everything that you need to know about getting plugged in at the Branch.
Naturally, the first step in getting involved at the Branch is to attend one of our services! We gather for two services every Sunday morning at 9:00 and 11:00. Come in, grab a cup of coffee, and join us in our service. The environment is casual and there really is no expectation of what to wear. Our band will lead songs, some of which can be heard on Christian radio stations. Every week, we’re committed to teaching about God in practical and helpful ways.
At the Branch Community Church we believe that baptism is an important step of obedience for every person who has accepted Christ as his/her Savior. We consider it a privilege to walk with you as you take this next step on your spiritual journey. If you are interested in being baptized, or if you would like more information, click here.
Child dedication is a special opportunity for us as a church to celebrate you as a parent and to partner with you to raise your child to love Jesus from the youngest age possible. We have services 2-3 times per year to celebrate this occasion. If you’d like more information on our upcoming services, please contact us.
We want you to know that as soon as you walk in the doors of the Branch Community Church, you’re welcome, you belong, and you can consider us your church home. There’s no “joining” needed. We want every person to become fully engaged in the life of our church, and those who are fully engaged – through The 4 Things – are considered our members.
The 4 Things are:
- Strategic Service
- Percentage Giving
- Community Groups
- Invest and Invite
Interested in becoming a partner? Email us for information on the next family breakfast!
The Branch is committed to volunteer leadership as we pursue our mission of leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Volunteers are vital to the success of this mission and we want each volunteer to be well trained and well prepared. Also, a great way to connect with others at the Branch is by joining one of our Strategic Service teams. Strategic Service teams make Sunday services happen, and you can click here to sign up for a team!
One of the best ways to grow closer to Jesus is to join a group where you can meet with others from the Branch to study the Bible, pray for each other, and help each other through life. A Community Group is a small group of people who meet once a week to connect with other attendees of the Branch to learn more about God, serve in the community together, and attend social events. The average size of each group is 8-12 people.
For more information, or to sign up, click here.
Surveys consistently show that around 90% of people who visit a church do so because a friend invited them. Relationships are a powerful thing. It is our goal for every one of us to invest relationally in people and then invite them to take their appropriate next step toward a relationship with Jesus.
The Branch Community Church relies on prayers and financial support in order to accomplish our mission of leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ in the city of Chicago. If you would like to support us by giving, click here.