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

Step One - Learn about Summit Church

Connect with Summit leadership and discover the ins and outs of the church. You will learn details about beliefs, leadership, and church governance, how we handle money, and how we intentionally organize the church around our mission. We are not perfect for everyone, but we might be perfect for you.

Step One happens on the first Sunday of each month, at 11:30 a.m. upstairs in the Growth Trek Room. The class ends at noon. 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.

Some months the schedule mary vary so please double-check the calendar.

Step Two – Find Your Purpose

Dive into the details of your personality, discover your gifts, learn from your experiences, and begin the journey of finding your purpose in life. If you can learn who God made you to be, you can learn what God made you to do.

Step Two happens on the second Sunday of each month, at 11:30 a.m. upstairs in the Growth Trek Room. The class ends at noon. 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.

Some months the schedule mary vary so please double-check the calendar.

Step Three – Make an Impact

Find out how to make an impact both inside and outside of Summit, as you join in on the work God is already doing right in front of you.

Step Three happens on the third Sunday of each month, at 11:30 a.m. upstairs in the Growth Trek Room. The class ends at noon. 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.

Some months the schedule mary vary so please double-check the calendar.

Ministry Partners are those people who commit to the larger purpose of Summit Church and our Vision. These are the partners who will flow in the purposes of the Church even when they don't get their personal preferences met.

Ministry Partners have a prominent voice in selecting a new Lead Pastor and speaking into the future of Summit Church. All Elders are selected from among this group.

Ministry Partners make five commitments:

1. To serve the purpose of the church over their personal preferences.

2. To attend faithfully on Sundays.

3. To be a vibrant part of a Community Group.

4. To give the tithe to God through Summit Church.

5. To serve the mission of Jesus on or outside of the Summit campus.

To get started, attend the Growth Trek!

Our desire is to help you grow in your leadership potential so you can make an even greater impact using the gifts God has given you. We provide a pathway for you to follow Jesus to whatever level of leadership and ministry He calls you to inside or outside of Summit Church.

The five levels on the pathway are:

1. Volunteer

2. Leader

3. Coach

4. Director/Pastor

5. Lead Pastor/Elder/Church Planter

To get started, attend the Growth Trek!

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.

*Requests to schedule baptisms 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 9250 E Costilla Ave, Suite 425 Greenwood Village, CO 80112