Who We Are

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About Us

Who We Are

We are a church that’s excited about our mission: making disciples of Jesus Christ. We take our direction from Matthew 4:19. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of people.” We passionately believe that the Gospel of Jesus Christ changes lives, heals families, and transforms communities — that’s why our vision is to saturate the Fox Valley with disciple-makers.

We define a disciple as someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus. As a church, we want every person who is part of CTR to live The Intentional Life as a follower of Jesus, investing time:

  • Daily with God in prayer and Bible study
  • Weekly as we gather to worship and learn in community with our church family
  • Consistently in a small group, a temporary care/support/healing group for a time, and a Discipleship Group for the long-term
  • Continually as we go, living on mission with Him, serving, giving and making disciples
Statement of Faith
Our History

Our History

Over 40 years ago, a handful of young adults began reaching out on the streets and in bars in the Fox Valley to tell people about the God who loves them deeply. The street outreach led to a crisis hotline, and a growing number of people became new followers of Jesus. As they began pursuing healing and growth in Christ, many were unable to find church communities where they felt accepted. They began gathering weekly at Riverside Chapel and eventually became Christ The Rock Community Church. Our heart remains the same as it was in those first days! We want to share God’s story of love and redemption, and make disciples who make more disciples of Jesus Christ.

What Makes CTR Unique

What Makes CTR Unique

We are passionate about making disciples of Jesus. In keeping with our beginnings, the way we do that includes being a warm and welcoming place for all people, and helping them become or grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you are parents doing your best to raise kids to know and love Jesus, a single person who desires to live for Christ, someone battling an addiction, or a survivor of abuse or trauma – God knows you, sees you, and loves you.