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50+ Years
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Your Home for Spiritual Growth in Gresham, OR
Founded in 1969, Mountainview Christian Church has served as a cornerstone of spiritual growth and community connection in Gresham and East County for over five decades. Our mission centers on Affecting Life Change through three foundational principles: Belonging, Growing, and Serving. As an intergenerational congregation, we foster relationships across all age groups, creating opportunities for shared learning and mutual support on the journey toward Christ-like maturity. We uphold the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, guiding our practices and beliefs through scriptural authority. Our commitment to discipleship manifests through weekly worship services, small group studies, and outreach programs that emphasize personal faith development and community service. The church maintains a New Testament model of leadership, with elders providing spiritual oversight and pastoral staff delivering specialized ministry programs.Through baptism by immersion, we publicly affirm our faith commitment while welcoming new believers into our faith family. Our worship environment combines traditional reverence with contemporary relevance, offering two Sunday service options at 9:00 AM and 10:40 AM. The church campus features dedicated spaces for children's education, student ministry, and creative arts programming. Financial stewardship follows biblical principles of transparency and accountability, ensuring responsible management of resources entrusted to our care. We maintain regular office hours for administrative support and pastoral care coordination.
Services
Sunday Worship
Baptism Services
Kids Ministry
Student Ministry
Small Groups
Discipleship Programs
Community Outreach
Worship Arts
Pastoral Care
Leadership Development
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- Established in 1969 with deep community roots
- Intergenerational community fostering cross-age relationships
- Commitment to scriptural authority and biblical teachings
- Baptism as public faith commitment following Christ's example
- New Testament leadership model with elder oversight
What people say
Welcoming community
Biblical teaching
Great kids programs
Spiritual growth opportunities
Friendly atmosphere
Services
Sunday Worship
Our Sunday worship experiences combine traditional reverence with contemporary relevance through two service options at 9:00 AM and 10:40 AM. Each service features biblically grounded preaching, congregational singing, and opportunities for spiritual reflection. The worship environment welcomes diverse age groups and backgrounds, creating space for meaningful connection and spiritual growth.
Baptism Services
Baptism by immersion serves as our public declaration of faith following Christ's example. This symbolic act demonstrates commitment to new life in Christ while fulfilling Jesus' command for believers. We provide baptism instruction and schedule multiple baptism opportunities throughout the year for those ready to make this faith commitment.
Kids Ministry
Our children's ministry offers age-appropriate learning environments for infants through 5th grade during Sunday services. Certified volunteers lead interactive Bible lessons, worship activities, and relational experiences that help children understand God's love and develop foundational faith principles in a safe, engaging setting.
Student Ministry
Designed for middle and high school students, our student ministry provides weekly gatherings focused on biblical teaching, peer connection, and spiritual development. Programs include small group discussions, worship experiences, and outreach activities that help teens navigate faith challenges and build Christ-centered relationships.
Small Groups
Our small group ministry connects adults in relational settings for Bible study, prayer, and mutual support. Groups meet weekly or biweekly in homes and church facilities, offering opportunities for deeper spiritual growth through guided discussions, accountability partnerships, and shared life experiences.
People
Tom Santillanes
Lead Pastor/Elder
Tom serves as Lead Pastor and Elder, providing spiritual leadership and oversight. With decades of ministry experience, he focuses on preaching, vision casting, and elder team coordination while maintaining active involvement in church operations.
Craig Ziese
Discipleship, Groups
Craig oversees discipleship initiatives and small group ministry. He develops programs that foster spiritual growth through relational connections, Bible study resources, and leadership training for group facilitators across the church community.
Jay Brantley
Family Ministry - Students
Jay directs student ministry programs for middle and high schoolers. He creates engaging environments for youth spiritual development, coordinating weekly gatherings, outreach events, and mission opportunities that connect teens with Christ-centered community.
Lisa Emerson
Family Ministry - Kids
Lisa leads children's ministry initiatives, designing age-appropriate learning experiences for infants through 5th grade. She trains volunteers, develops curriculum, and ensures safe, engaging environments where children discover foundational Christian teachings.
Andrea Bass
Music, Executive Assistant
Andrea directs worship arts and serves as Executive Assistant. She leads music ministry teams, coordinates creative elements for services, and provides administrative support to pastoral staff while maintaining focus on excellence in worship experiences.
Questions
What are your Sunday service times?
We offer two worship services every Sunday at 9:00 AM and 10:40 AM.
What happens during children's programs?
Children birth through 5th grade participate in age-appropriate Bible lessons, worship activities, and relational experiences during Sunday services.
How do I become baptized?
Baptism candidates attend a brief orientation class before being baptized during scheduled services following their profession of faith.
Are there opportunities for youth?
Middle and high school students engage in weekly gatherings with Bible teaching, worship, and social activities.
How can I connect with others?
Join a small group for Bible study, prayer, and relationships with fellow church members.
What are your core beliefs?
We believe in the Trinity, inerrancy of Scripture, salvation through Christ alone, and baptism as believer's obedience.
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