activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 23
- Administer baptism and orientation Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers Baptism Orientation to help individuals understand the meaning and process of baptism and their spiritual journey, and conducts baptism as a step of discipleship.
- Baptism Services and Orientation Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers baptism as a step of discipleship and provides Baptism Orientation to help individuals understand the meaning and process of baptism and their spiritual journey.
- Childcare Services Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingProvides childcare during prayer gatherings and ensures the safety of children by conducting background checks, in-person interviews, and training for all adult team members who work with children.
- Childcare Services Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingProvides childcare during prayer gatherings and conducts background checks, interviews, and training for all adult team members working with children to ensure safety.
- Christian Discipleship and Education Programs Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers various programs including a 10-week discipleship program ("Rooted"), baptism orientation and preparatory classes, and age-specific religious education for children. It also provides classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals apply their faith.
- Deliver marriage preparation and enrichment programs Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsOffers Marriage 101, a program providing tools for successful and healthy marriages, and provides guidance and next steps for couples planning to marry through direct contact with the church office, including access to wedding venue availability.
- Facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth programs Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers a 10-week discipleship program involving group discussions, prayer, service, and a closing celebration; provides the "Rooted" 10-week program designed to facilitate life change; and offers two discipleship classes before baptism to teach individuals how to live out their faith and follow Jesus.
- Host special events and celebrationsHosts an Easter Sunday celebration with children's games following the service.
- Host weekly on-campus and online worship gatherings Regular and Special Religious ServicesHosts multiple on-campus Sunday gatherings at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m., as well as an online gathering at 11:00 a.m. Also hosts a weekly Wednesday evening prayer gathering at 6:15 p.m. featuring prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word.
- Marriage Preparation and Support Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsProvides guidance and resources for couples planning to marry, including access to wedding venue availability and a "Marriage 101" program offering tools for successful and healthy marriages.
- Marriage Preparation and Support Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsProvides guidance and support for couples planning to marry, including access to wedding venue availability and a "Marriage 101" program offering tools for successful and healthy marriages.
- Offer faith-based classes on practical life topics Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsProvides classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals learn and apply their faith in everyday life.
- Operate Catalyst University leadership program Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsRuns Catalyst University, a five-course Christian leadership certificate program covering Homiletics (Public Speaking), Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Counseling, and Team Leadership.
- Prayer Request Service Intercessory Prayer MinistryAccepts and prays for individuals' prayer requests.
- Prayer Request Services Intercessory Prayer MinistryAccepts and prays for individuals' prayer requests.
- Provide children’s and religious education programs Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOffers age-specific learning environments for children during services, including childcare during prayer gatherings, and conducts background checks, interviews, and training for all adult team members working with children.
- Provide prayer support Intercessory Prayer MinistryAccepts prayer requests and prays for individuals.
- Religious Education and Discipleship Programs Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers various programs including a 10-week discipleship program ("Rooted") involving group discussions, prayer, and service, and provides age-specific learning environments for children in religious education. It also offers classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals apply their faith, and provides two discipleship classes before baptism.
- Religious Gatherings and Services Regular and Special Religious ServicesHosts regular on-campus and online Sunday gatherings, as well as a weekly Wednesday evening prayer gathering that includes prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word. Special celebrations like Easter Sunday are also hosted.
- Religious Worship Services Regular and Special Religious ServicesHosts regular on-campus and online Sunday gatherings, as well as a weekly Wednesday evening prayer gathering that includes prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word. Special celebrations like Easter Sunday are also hosted.
- Support volunteer engagement and service opportunities Church Volunteer & Ceremonial EngagementProvides opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
- Volunteer Engagement Church Volunteer & Ceremonial EngagementOffers opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
- Volunteer Opportunities Church Volunteer & Ceremonial EngagementProvides opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
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- Christian Leadership Certificate Program Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOperates Catalyst University, a five-course certificate program covering Homiletics (Public Speaking), Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Counseling, and Team Leadership.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Christ-centered Discipleship and Spiritual Transformation christ_centered_discipleshipThe organization centers its programming and educational efforts around the message of Jesus, aiming for spiritual new life, salvation, and baptism. It uses a faith-based discipleship model to deepen participants' connection with God, the church, and their life purpose, equipping them to disciple others.
- Christ-centered spiritual transformation spiritual_transformationThe organization centers its programming on spiritual new life through Jesus' resurrection, aiming to transform individuals through salvation, baptism, and discipleship, with the goal of deepening their relationship with God and equipping them to disciple others.
- Christ-centered spiritual transformation Christ-centered ministryCenters all programming on the message of Jesus and spiritual new life through His resurrection, aiming to bring about personal and communal transformation grounded in Christian faith.
- Experiential and applied faith learning experiential learningUses experiential methods such as guided prayer, team projects, and practical application to deepen spiritual understanding and build real-world ministry and leadership skills.
- Experiential and repetitive spiritual learning experiential_learningUses experiential learning methods—such as guided prayer experiences and team projects—and employs repetition through seven biblical teaching checkpoints to reinforce spiritual formation and practical application in children and adults.
- Faith-based Experiential and Repetitive Education faith_based_experiential_educationThe organization employs experiential learning to teach new ways to pray and facilitate direct experiences of prayer's power. It also uses a focus and repetition strategy, centered on biblical teaching checkpoints, to reinforce spiritual learning and understanding of faith-based principles.
- Faith-based discipleship and leadership development faith-based_discipleshipEquips individuals to grow in their faith and become disciple-makers themselves through structured biblical education, spiritual discipline training, and leadership formation rooted in Christian doctrine.
- Faith-based discipleship and leadership development faith_based_discipleshipCatalyst uses structured faith-based education and leadership training—through Catalyst University and other programs—to equip disciples and leaders with biblical principles, spiritual disciplines, and practical skills in areas like homiletics, coaching, and team leadership.
- Intentional community gathering and engagement community_gathering_modelReplaces traditional service language with 'gatherings' to emphasize purposeful assembly and communal engagement, fostering deeper participation and connection among attendees.
- Intentional community gathering and engagement community_gathering_modelDesigns gatherings as purposeful assemblies rather than transactional services to foster deeper community connection and engagement in shared mission.
- Practical faith-based skill development faith-based educationOffers practical education in areas like homiletics and public speaking to equip individuals for ministry and personal growth, grounded in biblical truth and applicable to broader life contexts.
- Structured biblical education with focus and repetition focus_and_repetitionReinforces spiritual learning through focused, repeated teaching on key biblical concepts, such as the seven biblical checkpoints for children, and structured preparation for rites like baptism.
- Structured preparation for spiritual milestones educational_preparationProvides intentional educational and intake processes—such as pre-baptism orientation and phone-based marriage preparation—to ensure individuals understand the meaning and commitment of key spiritual practices.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Baptism Orientation
Discipleship process that prepares individuals for baptism through orientation and two discipleship classes to understand salvation and next steps in faith
Catalyst Kids
Children's ministry teaching biblical truths through age-specific environments focused on spiritual checkpoints like authentic faith, wise choices, and spiritual disciplines
Catalyst University
Five-course certificate program in Christian leadership covering Homiletics, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Coaching, and Team Leadership; courses meet weekly for 6–7 weeks
Marriage 101
Class for couples preparing for marriage or seeking to strengthen their relationship, offering tools for a healthy and successful marriage
Prayer Gathering
Weekly prayer meeting with worship and teaching, designed to deepen connection with Jesus and the community through prayer experiences
ROOTED
10-week discipleship experience focused on connecting adults and seniors to God, the church, and their purpose through group discussions, prayer, service, and celebration
relationships · 3
who they work with
- CATALYST CHURCH Partner — Catalyst University is the higher learning institute of CATALYST CHURCH.
- Ignite Phoenix Partner — Shares contact email (connect@ignitephx.com) for handling general inquiries, indicating a coordinated communication channel.
- church Partner — Each ROOTED group is led by a leader in the church, indicating an integrated relationship with local church leadership.