About

A church in Bellevue, Nebraska, focused on loving, following, and sharing Jesus.

OUR MISSION

To live out God’s Better Story through Jesus.

Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness. (Psalm 145:7)

OUR VISION

To see our neighbors and the nations live out God’s Better Story through Jesus.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)

Our Values

Pray First

When we pray, God works.

Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working.” (John 5:17)

Gospel DNA

Every person needs Jesus.

We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well…(1 Thessalonians 2:8)

Biblical Worldview

Biblical truth reveals God’s better story for our lives.

Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:17)

Authentic Community

Change happens best when we work together.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Next Generation

We are called to entrust the faith to those who come after us.

We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. (Psalm 78:4)

Active Generosity

We prove our faith by the way we give and serve.

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (1 Timothy 6:18-19)

Our Story

LifeSpring Church has been part of the Bellevue community for over 40 years. Originally planted as West Bellevue Baptist, the church became LifeSpring in 1993 with a focus on helping people discover and live out God’s Better Story through Jesus.

From the beginning, LifeSpring has been about more than Sunday services. It’s a diverse, multigenerational church family built on biblical truth, authentic community, and raising up the next generation of leaders. Over the years, ministries for kids, students, and adults have grown alongside local outreach and global partnerships, including long-term mission work in places like Zambia.

Today, LifeSpring continues to gather, grow, give, and go. We’re committed to loving, following, and sharing Jesus with our neighbors and the nations.

Our Beliefs

About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

About Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus was virgin born, lived a sinless human life, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.

Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13

About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His daily control.

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18

About the Bible

The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 12:6, 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5

About Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2

About Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his/her life by faith.

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 1:12, 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

About Eternal Security

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the efforts of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.

John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5

About Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9

In addition to the above, we affirm the SBC’s Baptist Faith & Message 2000 which reflects our commitment to the authority of Scripture, the Trinity, salvation through Christ, and the mission of the Church, as well as many culturally relevant topics pertaining to marriage and family.

Read Baptist Faith & Message 2000