Who We Are
At Hershey Free Church, we believe a disciple of Jesus is someone who Lives with Jesus, Loves like Jesus, and Leads Others to do the Same. We want to be a place where you learn what it means to have your identity rooted in Christ and experience God’s presence through a life of worship. We desire for you to be known in a group, experience God’s grace to heal, and have healthy relationships. We invite you to be on God’s mission as you serve within and outside the church to show and share the good news of Jesus.
Lives with Jesus
As we continue on our faith journey, we might wonder what’s next or wonder if we are on the right path. There are 9 Markers to use along the path to discover what it looks like to live with Jesus, love like Jesus, and lead others to do the same. Under each marker, we have included additional resources as well as the sermon that introduced each marker.
God and his Story
God’s redemptive story creates a place that gives me value and purpose.
Identity in Christ
My identity is rooted in the way God sees me as his beloved child.
Spiritual Rhythms
Practicing spiritual rhythms creates space for me to experience God’s presence more deeply.
Loves like Jesus
These 9 Markers aren’t meant to be a checklist of things you need to accomplish. There may be seasons in your life when you resonate with one more than the others. There may be times when you need to go deeper with one of the markers as the Holy Spirit guides and directs you.
Known in Community
Through Christ’s work, I can grow as a disciple by experiencing connection and belonging.
Healthy Relationships
As I experience God’s love and grace, I can love, value, forgive and serve others.
Healing from Wounds
I can receive healing from brokenness and sin as I admit the impact of past and present hurts and surrender them to God.
Leads Others to do the Same
We are excited to be on this journey with you. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Many of these markers are best lived out in community with others. We encourage you to jump in and join us in worship, groups, and on-mission.
Intentional Service
I can choose to use my gifts, abilities, and resources to help others in my church and community.
Missional Lifestyle
I will participate in God’s mission by living in a way that reflects God’s character and redemptive purposes.
Talk about Jesus
I will intentionally seek out relationships with non-Christians to share the message of the gospel.
Where We Come From
Hershey Free Church is part of a larger association, the Evangelical Free Church of America. As a denomination, “We are a community of believers who are committed to Jesus Christ, the gospel, and to one another. Connected by our theological convictions, we exist to glorify God and multiply transformational churches among all people.”
Where We're Headed
Practically speaking, as you continue your journey to Live/Love/Lead, we desire for you to gather in worship, join groups, and be on-mission. We are committed to creating environments for you to do these things.
We acknowledge that the church is large, and it can be hard to know how to get involved. We encourage everyone to take a step. That step will look different for everyone. Life can be busy, and not everyone will take the same path. Throughout the year, we will offer short-term opportunities for you to experience worship gatherings, try out a group, or be on-mission in the community. Also, at any time, join our consistent, ongoing rhythms that will help you go deeper in your life with Jesus, your love for others, and your engagement in God’s mission.
