There are moments when the direction of a ministry becomes unmistakably clear. For us, one of those moments came as we watched God draw people—especially Chinese Christians and other Asians, alongside believers from many backgrounds—who are hungry for depth, healing, and authentic discipleship. Across cultures and life experiences, we began to see a shared longing for spiritual formation, healing, and Christ-centered community. It became evident that this was not about creating something new for novelty’s sake, but responding to what the Holy Spirit was already stirring. Launching Breaking Free Community Church was not a strategic experiment; it was an act of obedience.

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Breaking Free Community Church exists to worship God by building Christ-centered community through small care groups that heal, disciple, equip, and are sent to the lost and the hurting. From the beginning, our conviction has been simple yet countercultural: the Church is not built primarily through crowds gathered around a sermon, but through people walking together in truth, grace, and transformation. Teaching matters deeply, but it is meant to serve the life of the community, not replace it.

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We are not sermon-centered with relationships added as an accessory. We are built on Grace Groups. Relationships are not optional in our model; they are the God-designed context where healing happens, discipleship forms, and mission is lived out. Scripture consistently reveals that transformation takes place in community, not isolation. The weekly gathering reflects this conviction. Each week a brief, Scripture-centered message that is Spirit-led, practical, and unified around a shared biblical theme. Its purpose is alignment and direction—helping us discern what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us right now and who He is inviting us to share it with. From there, we move immediately into Grace Groups, because that is where the church becomes personal and lived.

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Grace Groups are the heart of Breaking Free Community Church. Everyone can participate. We honor where people are in their journey without forcing everyone into the same lane. Different groups meet different needs, yet all move in the same direction under the same gospel and the same Spirit. Belonging comes before behavior. You do not have to be healed to belong; you belong so healing can begin.

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Grace Care Groups are the primary top priority of Breaking Free Community Church. These are the regular, relational groups where most people begin. They focus on connection, belonging, and applying biblical truth to everyday life. This is where people move from attending to being known, where families, singles, parents, and newcomers build relationships, and where loneliness is replaced by community. These groups are welcoming, low-pressure, and designed for people at every stage of faith. They are not recovery groups; they are community groups built around shared life and shared truth.

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Grace Discipleship Groups grow naturally out of healthy church community. As relationships deepen and spiritual hunger increases, some are drawn into more focused discipleship. These groups emphasize biblical foundations, identity in Christ, spiritual disciplines, and servant leadership development. Grace Discipleship Groups equip believers to grow in maturity, live out their calling, and disciple others. They are not a higher class of Christians, but a deeper lane of formation for those ready to be trained and sent.

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Grace Regeneration Groups provide a safe, honest, and Christ-centered environment for those facing addiction, trauma, codependency, and life-controlling struggles. These groups are for people who need intentional space for healing and restoration. They are not side ministries or isolated recovery programs, nor are they labels placed on people. We like to refer to this as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of our church family. They are one of the core expressions of our church’s heart. You do not have to be healed to belong. You belong so healing can begin.

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These three expressions are not separate churches within the church. They are interconnected pathways of community, growth, and healing. People are free to remain where they are, move between groups as needed, or participate in more than one lane over time. Different groups meet different needs, but all move in the same direction under the same gospel and the same Spirit.

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Our core conviction is this: Grace Groups are not a program of Breaking Free Community Church—they are the church. When community is protected and prioritized, healing becomes normal, discipleship becomes practical, leaders emerge naturally, and the church grows both deep and wide. Growth is measured not by size alone, but by transformation, freedom, and lives being sent out in love.

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We are guided by seven core values: lost and hurting people matter to God; genuine community is essential for lasting life change; biblical truth and discipleship are the catalyst for transformation; healing and restoration are central to the gospel; every believer is called and equipped to serve; full devotion to Christ is normal; and we are sent to reach the lost and the hurting. These values shape our culture, our conversations, and our commitments.

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We also believe church families are formed through shared life, not membership paperwork. If you gather with us, walk with us, and live the mission with us, you are family. We are not concerned if you also have another church family—we are simply grateful you are here.

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Breaking Free Community Church is for those who are not impressed by size, but are hungry for substance. It is for those who desire a church known not for crowds, but for faithfulness; not for performance, but for presence; not for activity alone, but for effectiveness in the Kingdom. This is a place where the gospel is lived together, hearts are engaged, healing is pursued, and lives are sent out on mission. This is who we are—and by His grace, who we are becoming.