Who We Are

Our Mission and Purpose

“The purpose of Lifetree church is to make Christ real and relevant to the world.” 

Many years ago, God gave our pastor and our leaders this simple statement that would become the focus of our entire ministry.  For a church to be effective, first, it must be real.  The word real means “to be genuine, not counterfeit, artificial, or an imitation.”  God has not called the ministry of Lifetree Church to be perfect, but He has called us to be authentic.  God has also impressed on our hearts that our ministry must be relevant.  This is an interesting word because it means, “to have a specific bearing on matters at hand and raise up.”  This is the passion of Lifetree Church!  We ask that God will empower us to honor Him in all we do as we lift up, nurture, teach and disciple each person who desires to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

 At Lifetree Church we truly believe that our ministry is not just about a church service, it is about all that we are.  That is why we joyfully say …

 “It’s not about church, it’s about LIFE!”

Our Name

Lifetree Church, we know the name is unique. Perhaps some people would think a church should be named for a geographical region, or a specific name in the Bible. However, through months of prayer and discussion, the name Lifetree was chosen because it reflects the deepest beliefs of our faith.

First, the name Lifetree speaks to the promise of God found in Jeremiah 17:7-8, “ "But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." At Lifetree, we believe that God has blessed us and will continue to bless us because we trust in Him. Regardless of the season we find ourselves in, we have the awesome responsibility and privilege to reach out to people who need a real and relevant relationship with Jesus Christ.

Also, the name Lifetree is rooted in the theology of 1 Peter 2:24 which states, “He (Jesus) himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” We believe, without any hesitation, that Jesus Christ’s death on the cross has provided the only way for men and women to be reconciled to God. When we put our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior, then we can experience unconditional forgiveness and love. The wounds and sacrifice of Jesus can become an unbelievable path for healing from the sin and sickness of this life. Through Jesus’ death on a cruel cross a person can experience eternal life and this is why the name Lifetree reminds us of the precious gift God has given us through His Son.

Contact:

Call the office complex at 570-398-2163 or e-mail us at info@lifetreepa.com.