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Worship God
John 4:24 — worship in spirit and in truth.
John 4:24
We are 3C Chicago
Faith formed by the Word. Sent into the world.
Christ Community Church of Chicago is built around a biblical progression that moves from worship, to discipleship, to family, to community.
Our Mission
What we do.One movement of discipleship expressed through four clear actions.
Worship God.
Build Disciples.
Strengthen Families.
Transform Communities.
These four actions describe the movement of discipleship—from our relationship with God, into personal formation, into the home, and outward into the community.
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Build Disciples
Matthew 28:17–20 — make disciples and teach them to follow Christ.
Matthew 28:17–20
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Strengthen Families
Psalm 128 — cultivate faithful, flourishing homes.
Psalm 128
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Transform Communities
Jeremiah 29:7 — seek the peace and prosperity of the community.
Jeremiah 29:7
Vision + Goal
To develop faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
Our vision describes the people we seek to become: faithful followers whose lives increasingly reflect Jesus Christ.
To walk the Word and win the world.
We are called to live biblical truth faithfully and carry the Gospel beyond the walls of the church.
Our Discipleship Progression
God → Disciple → Family → Community
3C Chicago is committed to a faith that is deeply rooted in Christ and visibly lived in the world.
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WorshipOur relationship with God02
DiscipleshipGrowing in faith and truth03
FamilyFaith in the home04
CommunityLiving the Gospel outward
Senior Pastor
Dr. James Ford Jr.
Pastor Ford’s broader teaching and ministry work continues through James Ford Jr. Ministries, while 3C Chicago serves as the local church expression of worship, discipleship, family formation, and community mission.