Sojourn’s Philosophy of Ministry

Our Name

“Sojourn” means journey. Throughout the Bible, Jesus meets people right where they are - on the road of life. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24), weary and confused, we find that Jesus comes alongside us, opens the Scriptures, and shows us the truth: He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).

The church is a community of “sojourners and exiles” (1 Peter 2:11) - people travelling together toward our true home. We are fellow pilgrims learning to follow Jesus, share life, and point one another to Him.

Sojourn reminds us that we’re not home yet - and we’re not meant to walk alone. If you’re weary, curious, skeptical, or searching, you’re welcome here. We’re a church for people on the way - and Christ meets us on the way.

Our Identity

Evangelical: We are joyfully centred on the gospel of Jesus Christ – the good news that Jesus, the Son of God, lived, died, and rose again for the salvation of all those who put their faith in him. 

Confessional: We are grounded in the Bible (God’s inspired and inerrant Word) and in truths summarized in various Christian creeds and confessions. We adhere to Reformed confessional standards such as the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms. These statements express biblical truth in time-tested words. Knowing and embracing sound doctrine leads to healthy, beautiful, and God-glorifying lives.

Missional: We believe the gospel calls us to live lives of grace, generosity, hospitality, and service. This means that while holding firmly to God’s trustworthy Word, we seek to sow gospel seeds with lives characterized by patience, sacrificial kindness, and resilient hope. What we believe affects how we live.

Presbyterian: We believe that the Bible teaches that churches should be led by pastor-elders, each Christian being an active part of the body of Christ. We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

Our Vision

To be a gospel-driven community, journeying together in the way of Jesus, raising a new generation of disciples, and working for the good of Stoney Creek.

Our Purpose

To proclaim and live out the gospel, gathering the saints and seeking the lost.

Our Values

  1. Delighting in God

  2. Growing in Christ

  3. Serving the Church

  4. Blessing the City