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Who We Are

Expressions is a new and growing church that believes the end-goal of following Jesus is to love like him. We don't just believe it's possible—it's inevitable for those who become his disciples.  That's why our mission is to help people do 3 things:
explore faith in Jesus, experience life with him, and express love like him.

In other words....

We're all about Jesus.

Our Vision

to see the love of Jesus uniquely expressed through the diversity in the San Gabriel Valley through gospel witness and holistic renewal.

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Our guiding verse comes from 1 John 4:12:

"No one has seen God. but if we love each other, God lives in us and his love comes to full expression in us."

In the same way,  the "E" in our logo isn't easily seen, but what is seen is a symbol of our diversity, our boldness, and our moving from cold to hot in our faith.

Our Values

Presence
We believe Jesus invites us to abide with him, not just believe in him. Therefore, we cultivate rhythms that help us slow down, pay attention, and live aware of God’s nearness in every moment of life.
John 15:4 – Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
Lordship
We believe Jesus is not only Savior but Lord. Therefore, we order our lives around his teachings, surrendering our will, habits, and desires so that our lives increasingly reflect his way.
John 5:10–11 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

Community
We believe following Jesus is a shared life, not a solo journey. Therefore, we commit to loving one another with honesty, humility, and grace, growing together as a spiritual family shaped by Christ’s love.
John 13:34–35 Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples.
Mission
We believe Jesus sends his people to embody his love in the world. Therefore, we live outward-focused lives, joining God’s work of renewal by loving our neighbors, proclaiming the gospel in word and deed, and multiplying discipleship
John 17:17–18 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.  As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.

Our Beliefs

The Triune God
WE BELIEVE in ONE GOD, who is eternal, all-powerful, and absolutely Holy, who has revealed himself to humans as existing in three distinguishable persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; and John 14:15-17)
Jesus Christ
WE BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of humankind – conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man, He died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day, and personally appeared to His disciples. He is returning to earth.
(Luke 1:26-35; John 1:18; Isaiah 7:14; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 17; Romans 4:25; 1 Tim 6:14-16)
The Holy Spirit
WE BELIEVE in the Spirit-filled life, a life of loving God and others fully and avoiding those attitudes and actions that God calls sin. We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit as manifested in the Early Church.
(Ephesians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14, 7:1; 1 Corinthians 12-14)
The Bible
WE BELIEVE that the Bible is God’s eternal, inspired, infallible Word in its entirety; it is the supreme standard and final authority for all conduct, faith, and doctrine.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:19-21)
Salvation
WE BELIEVE in eternal life for believers: a literal heaven, where we will live and reign with Christ, and a literal hell for those who reject Christ.
(John 5:24; Mark 9:43-58; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:10-15)
Creation
WE BELIEVE in the creation, test, and fall of humanity as recorded in Genesis.
(Romans 5:12, 18; 8:1-9; 6:23; 3:23; 7:18, 21-25)
The Sacraments
WE BELIEVE in baptism for all who decide to follow Jesus as Lord, and in communion (or the Lord’s Table or Eucharist) as symbols of the body and blood of Christ.
(1 Corinthians 11:28-32; Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:34-36, 19:1-6)
Eternity
WE BELIEVE in eternal life for believers: a literal heaven, where we will live and reign with Christ, and a literal hell for those who reject Christ.
(John 5:24; Mark 9:43-58; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:10-15)
We seek gospel collaboration more than anything else. Rather than focus on differences, we see what unifies Christians. We are part of the Free Methodist Church. 
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Leadership

Pastor Christopher Spolar

Christopher and his wife, Jenna, have always called the San Gabriel Valley home. After earning his M.Div. from Fuller Seminary, he accepted his first pastoral position in the English ministry at a predominantly Chinese-immigrant church, where he served for over 8 years. Following a season of deep discernment and prayer, and with the blessing of his church, Christopher and his family embarked on a new chapter—planting Expressions Church. His leadership is a unique blend of passion, theological depth, and disarming joy.

Christopher and Jenna live in Monrovia with their three children, excited for the next steps in their faith journey together.
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