Jesus is the message we preach & believe in our worship, at our services, with our words & with our lives. The methods change but the message remains the same.
Colossians 1:28-29; Mark 16:15-16; John 3:16-17; Romans 10:13-15; Romans 1:16
We believe life is better together. We are planted in church. Zeal for God’s house by attending Sunday services is our point. We share our time in Community Groups fostering connection, support, & shared purpose. We don’t do life alone.
Hebrews 10:24-25; Matthew 18:20; Colossians 3:16; Psalm 92:13; John 2:17
Faith talks. We believe in the power of a good report. Through our posture of prayer and study of God’s Word, we fortify our faith to uplift and empower others. It’s an active and vibrant faith that moves mountains and makes a difference in our world.
Romans 10:8-11; Hebrews 11:1-3; Mark 11:22-24; Proverbs 12:25; Philippians 4:8
We believe that ALL people are loved by Jesus. No matter their background, no matter if they are young, old, single, married, in church, over church, unchurched, de-churched…We love people. Found people find people! It is our mission to find people that are far from God but near to us and point them toward a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Luke 15:7; John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 13:13; Romans 12:10; Mark 12:30-31; James 1:27; Matthew 25:37-40
We are generous with our time, talent, treasure, and testimony. We give not out of obligation but out of joy. Our privilege is found in trusting God with those resources. Generosity mirrors the character of our God, marking both His people and His purpose. We give generously because He first gave generously to us.
Proverbs 19:17; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Hebrews 13:16; Psalm 112:5; Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:11; Acts 20:35
We give honor to those we lead, those who work beside us, and those we follow. We submit to leadership, faithfully support those beside us, and give nurturing care to those entrusted to us. Through honor, we cultivate excellence in our character, our lives, and shared mission, recognizing that the value we place on each other profoundly shapes the impact we make together.
Daniel 6:3; Romans 12:9-11; Hebrews 13:18; Proverbs 3:9-10; 2 Timothy 2:21; Romans 13:1-7
As a disciple and follower of Christ, our focus shifts from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness as we aim to emulate His actions. We don’t just consume, we contribute. Following the footsteps of Jesus, the epitome of servant leadership, we find our true likeness to Him in selflessly serving others.
1 Peter 4:10; Psalm 100:2; Galatians 5:13-14; Matthew 20:26-28
We are a leader church. Our confidence is not based on our skill or talent but rather the work of Christ. We lead with the “fruit of the Spirit”, embracing authenticity and not perfection, as we empower and equip leaders to influence and bring change to our world.
Proverbs 11:14; Ephesians 4:11-13; Titus 1:7-9; 1 Timothy 4:7-12; 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 13:7; Titus 2:7-8; Proverbs 19:20; Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:2; Proverbs 10:9; Hebrews 12:11; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Timothy 2:2
Steve & Sharon has pastored Wave Church for 22 years in Virginia Beach, VA. They came to Virginia in 1999 to build a church of influence with a passion to help people live life well. Steve lives to make heaven party by winning people to Christ and developing leaders who can change their world one life at a time.
On behalf of Wave Church, we’d like to extend an invitation for you to join us for a Sunday service. As you explore this site, we believe you will find that Wave Church has something for everyone in your family! Whether you attend our Great Neck campus or one of our many other campuses, we have something just for you. So wherever you are in life; a teacher, military family, student, or single mom, we have a place for you to connect with God and with other people.
We would love to meet you this Sunday!
Steve & Sharon Kelly