Question 1

When do you meet in person?

Accepted Answer

Sunday evenings @ 6:00p. [Doors open @ 5p]

Before and after our music and teaching, we enjoy incredible (free) desserts (including gluten-free options) from our Divine Desserts team, and He'll Blink Coffee Roasters coffee!

Coming soon -- a 4p second service -- click here for more details.

Question 2

Why do you meet on Sunday evenings instead of the traditional Sunday mornings?

Accepted Answer

Great question! 
We know family time is precious, and weekends (especially summer weekends in Wisconsin!) are a great time to get away with your family.

Instead of feeling guilty or being shamed about missing service for being with those you love most, we recognize our culture can promote family time and a faith community experience!

That is an example of what we mean when we say we are building bigger tables.

Question 3

Are you a real church?

Accepted Answer

Yes! In the traditional model, we are  a non-profit structure [501(c)3] as required and recognized by both the federal and state guidelines. But beyond that, we know that as believers when we gather together, we CRE8 church!

So our activities are not limited to a once a week gathering in a building, we are passionate about being connected to our community and all of the members therein. We believe leading with love (John 13:34-35) is not a suggestion, but a mandate.

Question 4

What's the vibe at CRE8?

Accepted Answer

We design every space with purpose and vision - hospitably to welcome you. CRE8 isn't a place to attend, it's a community you belong in.

Question 5

What else do you offer that's unique to CRE8?

Accepted Answer

We've got something called a "sermon doodle" that happens in real-time, during the message!

Our resident artist doodles on an iPad that casts to the center screen as the sermon is being taught. It's another way to not only include the often overlooked creative arts, but also another way for the visual learners among us to stay engaged and learn!

Each sermon doodle is then archived on our CRE8 Church app under "photos." Every doodle is available, going all the way back to week one, year one!

Question 6

Do you have a kids ministry?

Accepted Answer

Great question! Not yet...but...it's coming soon!

Our kiddos love CRE8, and they are always welcome in all of our services. But we also recognize the need for children to have tailored lessons that are age-appropriate.

Click here for more info.

Question 7

What do you have for people with both intellectual and physical disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Oh, thank you for asking!

At CRE8, we don't have a disability program, because it's literally in our DNA.

Founders James & Jill's son Nate has both an intellectual disability (Down syndrome) and a physical disability (SMA-3). So making sure every space is safe, inclusive and accessible goes into every design choice made.

For example, every part of our space is wheelchair and walker accessible. The stage has an ADA ramp, the aisles are wide enough to ensure safe passage, and even one of our charging bar stations was built to accommodate wheelchairs.

Additionally, we offer pro-caliber over the ear headphones for our friends with autism who have hearing sensitivities.

For our friends with anxiety we have fidgets spread around throughout the sanctuary areas.

And every worship service we have an ASL certified sign language interpreter who is worshipping in ASL. It's so beautiful!

Question 8

What are your beliefs?

Accepted Answer

CRE8 is a  diverse community of people who are committed to following Jesus faithfully.

We hold to the axiom: “in essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”

GOD
God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, eternally existing in three equal persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:13-17).

JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is fully God. He became a human, lived a perfect life, and willingly surrendered his life on the cross. He then rose from the dead, demonstrating his power over evil, sin and death, and returned to heaven (Ephesians 2:1-9). Jesus is the fullest and clearest revelation of God's character. (Colossians 1:15).

HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit comes to live inside of every believer from the moment of salvation, making them a new creation and giving them power to live a life marked by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-25).

HUMANITY
All people, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done, are deeply loved by God (1 John 4:8-10). All people, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done, have a broken relationship with God because of sin which is restored through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23).

SALVATION
Salvation is forgiveness and abundant life through Jesus Christ, both now and forever (John 10:10). It is a gift from God, not achieved through effort or good works (John 3:16-18).

THE BIBLE
The Bible was written by human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is useful for teaching, correcting, and equipping the believer for every good work (2nd Timothy 3:16-17).

THE RETURN OF JESUS
Jesus will come back to earth in order to complete his work of restoration by making all things new and perfect (Romans 8:18-23).

Our foundation: 
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—
and the greatest of these is love. (1 Cornthians 13:13)

We are unapologetically focussed on our citizenry in Heaven, above any allegiances or alliances here on earth.

January 7, 2024 • CRE8 Church Launch Night

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