Bringing Compassion, Grace, and Community

Our Markers

Identity

Jesus is Lord in my life.
I choose to pray, read my Bible, listen to and obey the Holy Spirit and learn to love others.

Family

Those in Christ form a spiritual family. I worship with, serve alongside, and invest in the people of my church family.

Purpose

Our church family is devoted to sharing Jesus’ love with anyone and everyone.

Sacrifice

Everything we have is God’s.

We put Jesus first in managing the money, time, and possessions we have been given.

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What We Believe

We love Jesus, God’s Word, and one another. We’re bringing Jesus’ revolutionary message of grace, truth, and compassion to Silicon Valley and to the world. If you’re new to Abundant Life, here are some basics about what we’re committed to and what drives us every day.

  • God created all things for His glory
  • The Bible is God’s unique, infallible word to us
  • There is one true and living God who exists in 3 persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit
  • God alone is the architect and finisher of our salvation
  • The Holy Spirit lives in us and gives gifts to His children
  • Biblical marriage is a covenant made between God, a man, and a woman
  • The Church consists of all who have trusted the Lord Jesus Christ for their eternal salvation
  • Heaven and Hell are real places
  • Jesus Christ will one day return to establish His Kingdom

Our Behaviors

  • Reach Out First
  • Encourage Others
  • Express Joy
  • Serve Someone

Our Team

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Greg Wendschlag

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Shawn Bender

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Jim and LeeAnn Thompson

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Steven Gullickson

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Angela Chang

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Steve Cox

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Julie Gullickson

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David DeSagun

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Daren Gullickson

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Lay Hooi Verkerk

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Don Zonic

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Robert and Claudia Pungaru

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Deanna Durante

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Julie Rizk

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Jordan Thompson

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Andy Brown

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Selah Santiago

Our Deacons

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Greg Wendschlag

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Cassie Arnold

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Lucinda Trice

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Dennis Marshall

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Martin Jennings

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Lillian Chung

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Daniel Dück

Our Elders

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Greg Wendschlag

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Julius Agbonbhase

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Steve Cox

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Shawn Bender

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Jim Thompson

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John Burnham

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Steve Gullickson