The reason you have your job; the reason your kids are on that baseball team and the reason you were born into your family are all the same. God wants to use you for His great purpose of showing His love to your Oikos.

What's an Oikos?

You’re probably going to hear the word “Oikos” a lot around here. It’s a Greek word that Jesus used to describe the 8 to 15 people who we share life with most closely. We all have an Oikos. In fact, you were probably introduced to Jesus by someone in your Oikos, someone who cares about you and wants you to enjoy the full life that only Jesus can give us. Picture your life as taking place in a theater. One that’s filled with a lot of people. Some are sitting in the balcony. Others in the mezzanine. Still others are sitting down in the orchestra section. To some degree, they may all be able to see the way you behave or listen to what you say, but it’s those eight to fifteen people in the front row who have the best seats in the house to do both. The Greeks called that inner circle of “extended family” their Oikos. 95% of all believers give credit to someone in their Oikos for leading them to Jesus. So, it’s a big deal.

The Oikos Principle

The Oikos principle is not a ministry program. It’s not an event. It’s not a church emphasis. Oikos is like a worldview, a set of lenses through which you can more easily and efficiently plan your day, organize your life, or even strategically build a local church.

You’ll discover that Oikos (a Greek word) is embedded in the New Testament. Effectively leveraging the Oikos principle can provide you with a heightened sense of purpose and fulfillment and give you the confidence you lack to make an impact for God’s Kingdom in your world!

One of the most important next steps we can take is what we call “B.L.E.S.S. Your Oikos.”

Write down the names of 8-15 people on your Oikos card who do not know Jesus, or who are not currently walking with Jesus and B.L.E.S.S. them.

Believe for them in prayer

Learn their story

Eat with them

Serve them

Share your story

👉 It all begins with Steps 1-3—These foundational classes serve as our version of a membership experience, helping you discern whether Summit is the church family for you.

Step 1: Is Summit Church Perfect for You?

The purpose of Step 1 is to orient you to all things Summit Church so that you can discern if this is the family of faith that God has for you.

Step 2: Discover How God SHAPED You

The purpose of Step 2 is to guide you to discover God’s unique purpose for your life, how He has uniquely shaped you for that purpose, and how to live the life He had in mind when He made you.

Step 3: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Church

The purpose of Step 3 is to teach you how to connect in life giving community with other believers, continually grow in your faith, remain healthy, and find your place in service to others.

🗓️ Steps 1-3 happen in-person each month.

Snacks and water are provided. Childcare is also provided however, your kids are welcome to come in and sit with you if you prefer. You do not need to sign up.

People who complete Steps 1-3 are eligible to begin volunteering.

Check the calendar for exact dates and times.

For those who prefer a digital option we’re excited to bring you the Next Steps Pathway Online. Steps 1-9 are now available, and more are on the way! 🎉

Children of elementary school age who want to learn about baptism should speak with one of our family ministries staff members. Our desire is to make sure both the parents and child are comfortable and confident in their understand and readiness for baptism.

If you are a teen or adult who would like to be baptized, we would love to answer any questions you might have and walk you through the process of scheduling your baptism.

*If we already have a baptism scheduled, it’s never too late to sign up and participate.

*If we don’t have a baptism scheduled, requests to schedule a baptism must be made at least two weeks before the baptism date.

We return God’s tithe to Him through the local church. Technically, this is not giving, but paying the tithe back to God for all He has provided for us.

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10 NIV

An offering is giving over and above the tithe to support the needy among us, expand the mission of the church, or spread the Good News of Jesus around the globe.

“And Godʼs grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostlesʼ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.” Acts 4:33-35 NIV

Online:

The easiest way to give online is right here through our secure website.

At Church:

You can give at church by filling out a giving envelope and placing it in one of the giving boxes. You can use the envelope to give by cash or check.

By Mail:

You can mail checks to “Summit Church” at 7200 South Clinton Street Centennial, CO 80112