GOD'S GLORY.
OUR JOY.
We are currently meeting as a Gospel Community (small group Bible study) on Sunday nights starting at 5:00pm. We would love for you to join us!
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GOD'S GLORY.
OUR JOY.
We are currently meeting as a Gospel Community (small group Bible study) on Sunday nights starting at 5:00pm. We would love for you to join us!
To get connected, click the button below.
To get connected, click the button below.
What's in a Name?
The word “doxa” comes from the Greek language and typically gets translated to the English word, “glory” as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31 which says, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
As a church, we want the glory of God to be our greatest passion, because the glory of God is God’s greatest passion! Everything that God does, he does for the sake of his own glory; so that he can be known and praised. While God’s passion for his own glory might sound like a selfish act at first glance, the reality is that his glory is also our greatest good.
When one comes to faith in Christ, it is because their eyes have been opened to see the glory of God (Eph. 1:18) and their hearts now savor him above all things (Ps. 34:8). Similarly, as one progresses in their faith, they are transformed from one degree of glory to another not because of their own strength and determination, but by seeing and savoring more of the glory of the Lord (2 Cor. 3:18).
As a church, we want the glory of God to be our greatest passion, because the glory of God is God’s greatest passion! Everything that God does, he does for the sake of his own glory; so that he can be known and praised. While God’s passion for his own glory might sound like a selfish act at first glance, the reality is that his glory is also our greatest good.
When one comes to faith in Christ, it is because their eyes have been opened to see the glory of God (Eph. 1:18) and their hearts now savor him above all things (Ps. 34:8). Similarly, as one progresses in their faith, they are transformed from one degree of glory to another not because of their own strength and determination, but by seeing and savoring more of the glory of the Lord (2 Cor. 3:18).
In fact, this transformation process will not be complete until one sees Christ fully as he is, in all his glory (1 Jn. 3:2). Therefore, it is the glory of God shone in our hearts that leads us both to saving faith and eternal glorification in Christ alone (2 Cor. 4:6).
Praise God that he is passionate about his own glory!
When it comes to the church, the greatest purpose of the church is to reflect the glory of God in the world through its witness and worship; a task that can only be accomplished in community, not as isolated individuals. Since no singular individual has the capacity to reflect the fullness of God’s infinite glory, the church must be united in its diversity in order for the glory of Christ to be more fully seen. In this way, the church acts like a mosaic of sorts as each individual shines forth the same glory in a unique way.
Together, the glory of God is more clearly seen in the world, giving more people the opportunity to see and savor the beauty of God for themselves. As more people come to saving faith in Christ, they too begin to grow and partake in displaying this glory. In this way, we see a cycle of magnification and multiplication. This is why we call ourselves Doxa.
Praise God that he is passionate about his own glory!
When it comes to the church, the greatest purpose of the church is to reflect the glory of God in the world through its witness and worship; a task that can only be accomplished in community, not as isolated individuals. Since no singular individual has the capacity to reflect the fullness of God’s infinite glory, the church must be united in its diversity in order for the glory of Christ to be more fully seen. In this way, the church acts like a mosaic of sorts as each individual shines forth the same glory in a unique way.
Together, the glory of God is more clearly seen in the world, giving more people the opportunity to see and savor the beauty of God for themselves. As more people come to saving faith in Christ, they too begin to grow and partake in displaying this glory. In this way, we see a cycle of magnification and multiplication. This is why we call ourselves Doxa.
Our Vision
Doxa is a new church in the heart of Tucson that longs to see the city
SATURATED WITH GOSPEL-PROCLAIMING, BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCHES
Strategy
INFLUENTIAL AREA
We believe that the midtown area of Tucson is a key location for maximizing Kingdom impact across the city. Not only do many influential people that help govern and shape the city live in this area, but it's also home to one of the city's greatest missional assets, the University of Arizona. Our hope, therefore, is to be a multigenerational church filled with families, empty nesters, kids, teenagers, and college students, all united under the gospel.
We believe that the midtown area of Tucson is a key location for maximizing Kingdom impact across the city. Not only do many influential people that help govern and shape the city live in this area, but it's also home to one of the city's greatest missional assets, the University of Arizona. Our hope, therefore, is to be a multigenerational church filled with families, empty nesters, kids, teenagers, and college students, all united under the gospel.
GOSPEL COMMUNITIES
In order to develop disciples that make more disciples, we will utilize disciple making communities that meet weekly in homes that devote themselves upwardly to God, inwardly to each other, and outwardly to mission.
In order to develop disciples that make more disciples, we will utilize disciple making communities that meet weekly in homes that devote themselves upwardly to God, inwardly to each other, and outwardly to mission.
SUNDAY GATHERINGS
When the time is right, we will gather as a family of disciple makers every Sunday morning to take the Lord's Supper, worship, and sit under the proclaimed word of God.
When the time is right, we will gather as a family of disciple makers every Sunday morning to take the Lord's Supper, worship, and sit under the proclaimed word of God.
CHURCH PLANTING
We believe that the primary vehicle that God has chosen to extend salvation across the earth is the local church. Therefore, we want to be a church that plants churches in the city of Tucson, the southwest of the United States, and around the world for the glory of God.
We believe that the primary vehicle that God has chosen to extend salvation across the earth is the local church. Therefore, we want to be a church that plants churches in the city of Tucson, the southwest of the United States, and around the world for the glory of God.
Timeline
PHASE ONE (Fall 2023)
Develop a Core Team of people to engage the community with the gospel and launch the first Gospel Community.
Develop a Core Team of people to engage the community with the gospel and launch the first Gospel Community.
PHASE TWO (Spring 2024)
As we grow and develop leaders, we will multiply Gospel Communities to more neighborhoods across midtown.
As we grow and develop leaders, we will multiply Gospel Communities to more neighborhoods across midtown.
PHASE THREE (Fall 2024)
Once the church has grown to approximately 80+ people and multiple gospel communities have been established, we will launch Sunday gatherings.
Once the church has grown to approximately 80+ people and multiple gospel communities have been established, we will launch Sunday gatherings.
PHASE FOUR (2027-2030)
As the church grows, by God's grace, we will plant more churches in the city of Tucson.
As the church grows, by God's grace, we will plant more churches in the city of Tucson.
Our Vision
Doxa is a new church in the heart of Tucson
that longs to see the city
that longs to see the city
SATURATED WITH GOSPEL-PROCLAIMING, BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCHES
Strategy
INFLUENTIAL AREA
We believe that the midtown area of Tucson is a key location for maximizing Kingdom impact across the city. Not only do many influential people that help govern and shape the city live in this area, but it's also home to one of the city's greatest missional assets, the University of Arizona. Our hope, therefore, is to be a multigenerational church filled with families, empty nesters, kids, teenagers, and college students, all united under the gospel.
We believe that the midtown area of Tucson is a key location for maximizing Kingdom impact across the city. Not only do many influential people that help govern and shape the city live in this area, but it's also home to one of the city's greatest missional assets, the University of Arizona. Our hope, therefore, is to be a multigenerational church filled with families, empty nesters, kids, teenagers, and college students, all united under the gospel.
GOSPEL COMMUNITIES
In order to develop disciples that make more disciples, we will utilize disciple making communities that meet weekly in homes that devote themselves upwardly to God, inwardly to each other, and outwardly to mission.
In order to develop disciples that make more disciples, we will utilize disciple making communities that meet weekly in homes that devote themselves upwardly to God, inwardly to each other, and outwardly to mission.
SUNDAY GATHERINGS
When the time is right, we will gather as a family of disciple makers every Sunday morning to take the Lord's Supper, worship, and sit under the proclaimed word of God.
When the time is right, we will gather as a family of disciple makers every Sunday morning to take the Lord's Supper, worship, and sit under the proclaimed word of God.
CHURCH PLANTING
We believe that the primary vehicle that God has chosen extend salvation across the earth is the local church. Therefore, we want to be a church that plants churches in the city of Tucson, the southwest of the United States, and around the world for the glory of God.
We believe that the primary vehicle that God has chosen extend salvation across the earth is the local church. Therefore, we want to be a church that plants churches in the city of Tucson, the southwest of the United States, and around the world for the glory of God.
Timeline
PHASE ONE (Fall 2023)
Develop a Core Team of people to engage the community with the gospel and launch the first Gospel Community.
Develop a Core Team of people to engage the community with the gospel and launch the first Gospel Community.
PHASE TWO (Spring 2024)
As we grow and develop leaders, we will multiply Gospel Communities to more neighborhoods across midtown.
As we grow and develop leaders, we will multiply Gospel Communities to more neighborhoods across midtown.
PHASE THREE (Fall 2024)
Once the church has grown to approximately 80+ people and multiple gospel communities have been established, we will launch Sunday gatherings.
Once the church has grown to approximately 80+ people and multiple gospel communities have been established, we will launch Sunday gatherings.
PHASE FOUR (2027-2030)
As the church grows, by God's grace, we will plant more churches in the city of Tucson.
As the church grows, by God's grace, we will plant more churches in the city of Tucson.
Our Staff
Chris Cummings
Lead Pastor
Chris and his wife, Kristyn, got married in April of 2016. Before moving to Tucson, Chris served as a college pastor for seven years. In May of 2022, he graduated with a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chris and Kristyn have four young kids and enjoy college sports, DIY projects, and Orange Dream Eegee's.
Jonathan Brenek
Director of Discipleship & Formation
Jonathan has served in college ministry for the past five years and is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys watching all nine of his copies of "Baby Driver," playing Magic the Gathering, keeping up with Formula One Racing, and eating at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers.
Our Staff
Chris Cummings
Lead Pastor
Chris and his wife, Kristyn, got married in April of 2016. Before moving to Tucson, Chris served as a college pastor for seven years. In May of 2022, he graduated with a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chris and Kristyn have four young kids and enjoy college sports, DIY projects, and Orange Dream Eegee's.
Jonathan Brenek
Director of Discipleship & Formation
Jonathan has served in college ministry for the past five years and is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys watching all nine of his copies of "Baby Driver," playing Magic the Gathering, keeping up with Formula One Racing, and eating at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers.