Since 1994, Life Church has been transforming lives in Williamsburg and beyond with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

Our STRUCTURE

Life Church is an elder-governed, pastor-led, staff-resourced, congregation-activated church.

We are fiscally, legally, and doctrinally governed by a board of Elders. Our teaching, preaching, and church life is led by a team of pastors. We maintain a compensated staff that is a pastoral and administrative resource to the church. And we emphasize an Ephesians 4:12 approach to ministry, broadly engaging and activating the congregation to serve the kingdom of God joyfully.

Our AFFILIATIONS

Life Church is an independent, nondenominational church. We place high value on relationships that equip and support our leadership.

Our Lead Pastors, Justin & Angie Schoonmaker, are members of Ministers Fellowship International (MFI). Founded in 1987, MFI is a fellowship of pastors and leaders that partner together to build dynamic local churches worldwide.

Additionally, we are a member of Mannahouse Global Family. This group of like-minded churches affiliated with Mannahouse Church in Portland, OR are connected through relationship and shared mission. We emphasize church planting, reaching the world beyond our walls with the gospel, and meaningful connection between pastors.

next generation ministries

Starting Point (Infant – 5th Grade)
Our Kids Ministry meets every Sunday during our main church gathering. Included in kids ministry are:

  • Separate Infant & Toddler Nurseries

  • Pre-K Programming

  • K – 5th Grade Programming in both large and small groups

Realife (Middle & High School)
Realife is Life Church’s youth ministry. Realife meets most weeks during the year, and maintains an active calendar of events, including:

  • Wednesday night gatherings from 7-8:30pm at Life Church

  • Recurring activity nights and special annual events

  • Age-specific small groups in keeping with the church’s broader small groups cycle

  • A multi-church camp each summer and conference each fall

For up-to-date schedules and announcements, follow Realife on Instagram.

small groups

Small groups are a central part of the community at Life Church. We meet on a cycle of three semesters throughout the year. Each semester, we offer fellowship, study, and interest groups for men, women, families, youth and college/young adult. The schedule runs as follows:

  • January – March (Winter Semester)

  • April rest month

  • May – July (Summer Semester)

  • August rest month

  • September – November (Fall Semester)

  • December rest month

Small group listing and registration is available on our website during the first month of each semester (January, May and September).