Who We Are
Our Mission
A Word from our Pastor
Kensington was built on a simple but audacious belief: that every person can know God personally, walk in genuine freedom, live with clear purpose, and leave a mark on the world around them. We haven’t arrived — but we’re on that journey together, and there’s room for you in it.
We Serve our Neighbors
We see outreach as people rather than projects – precious people made in the image of God. We believe loving our neighbors near and far can bring sweeping transformation to our communities and to the entire world. There is purpose in being part of something greater than ourselves; there is joy in serving as the “hands and feet of Jesus”! Join us in making an impact locally through our Move Out Network and globally by supporting our Global Partners.
We Provide Support
At Kensington, we don’t pretend life is easy, and you don’t have to pretend you have it all together. Our Care Initiatives provide a safe, distraction-free environment to heal from the pain of life and to be equipped for the adventure of life. We offer a variety of groups, courses, and resources to support you on your journey. Click HERE to learn more about our care initiatives!
We Believe in Connection
People need community and God calls us to worship, grow, and serve together! Whether you’ve been longing for a safe space to ask questions or have been feeling nudged to commit to your own spiritual growth, or have wanted deeper friendships where you can be yourself, Kensington offers a place to connect. Click HERE to join a group!
Six Locations
Michigan is our home. We have six locations – five in SE Michigan and one in Traverse City — all pursuing Kensington’s mission to see every[one] transformed and mobilized by Jesus. We take great care in the details, too, so that no matter which location you walk into, you’ll feel the same warm Kensington welcome. Click HERE to find a Campus near you!
Know God
Realizing we are deeply loved and offered a relationship with God is the greatest gift – and available to every[one]. Knowing God isn't an obligation – it's the foundation of everything.
Find Freedom
We all carry hurts, habits, and hang-ups – but they don't have to define us. When we Know God, we Find Freedom. We discover we're deeply loved, incredibly valued, and free to become who God created us to be.
Discover Purpose
You're one of a kind, made on purpose for a purpose. There's no one like you. We help one another discover and live out the unique calling God has for each of us.
Make a Difference
We're passionate about sharing the hope of Jesus with every[one], everywhere – together we meet physical needs, care for the vulnerable, and share the hope of Jesus. We empower each person to be a light for Jesus!
There is only one God
There is only one God, who exists eternally as a Trinity of three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each member of the Trinity is fully God, yet each is personally distinct from the other.
The Bible is the Word of God
The Bible (both Old and New Testaments) is the Word of God, written by people who were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write down exactly what God wanted to communicate to humankind. It is authoritative, trustworthy, and unchanging.
We Are Created For Relationship With God
Men and women are created in the image of God to live in relationship with God. Yet, the first two humans, Adam and Eve, chose to rebel against God bringing sin into the world. Because of their actions, sin spread to all humankind, creating separation between humanity and God.
Jesus
Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, was the long-awaited Messiah of the Jewish people, and the savior of the world. He was both fully God and fully human. He came to redeem all of humanity from the power of sin and death.
Saving Grace
Jesus Christ was crucified and died on the cross, was resurrected from the dead, ascended to heaven, and someday will return to earth to fulfill God’s eternal plan.
The Redemptive Mission of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ’s death on the cross paid for all sins. It is only through faith in Jesus Christ – not by being a good person or doing good deeds – that a person can be restored to a right relationship with God.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit comes to live within a person once they have placed their faith and hope in Jesus Christ alone for their salvation. The Spirit gives followers of Jesus the power to live as God desires them to live and gives spiritual gifts to serve the Church and change the world.
The Church
The Church, both local and universal, is a community of believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord. In obedience to Scripture, the church organizes under qualified leadership, gathers regularly for preaching and worship, observes the biblical sacraments of baptism and communion, are unified by the Spirit, and scattered to fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission as missionaries to the world for God’s glory and the church’s joy.