LEAD PASTORS
BENJAMIN
& WENDY HOUPE
ABOUT
courageous
church
Pastor Benjamin, originally hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, and Wendy, a native of Dayton, Ohio, are the loving parents of two beautiful daughters, Aubrey and Lily. Their family is a harmonious blend, a real-life testament to the unwavering love and incredible grace of God.
Benjamin, a US Army Veteran and a graduate of Rhema Bible College, carries a rich family legacy of ministry. Wendy, a professional in the performing arts, finds deep fulfillment in working alongside her husband. For the past fifteen years, Benjamin devoted himself to serving as a Youth Pastor at Harvest Church in Kansas City, MO, and as the Young Adult Pastor at Word of Restoration in Rosharon, TX.
Guided by a profound calling from God, Benjamin and Wendy felt a resounding confirmation to relocate their family to Florida.
OUR MISSION
Encounter God
Equip Disciples
Empower Leaders
Engage Our Community
OUR VISION
Our vision is to see Courage rise in the hearts of all people through the love of God, faith in God, serving others, and building community.
OUR VALUES
Love
In all our beliefs we show LOVE!
Generosity
Christ followers are GENEROUS!
Bible Believing
The Bible is our AUTHORITY!
Serve
We live to SERVE like Christ Jesus!
Diversity
We will strive to be DIVERSE in every way, just like heaven!
OUR 12 STONES
WE COURAGEOUSLY PREACH THE GOSPEL
In our songs, at our services, with our words, and with our lives! We celebrate and share the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a way people can understand.
WE COURAGEOUSLY LOVE PEOPLE
All of them! Backgrounds, shapes, colors, sizes, education levels, salaries, single, married, young, old, churched, de-churched, or unchurched.
WE COURAGEOUSLY PROTECT UNITY
The poisons of gossip, complaining, backbiting, discord, and division are NOT welcome here. Nor will they be tolerated.
WE ARE COURAGEOUSLY PLANTED IN CHURCH
With a posture of generosity, we give our time in service, groups, and activities. We believe that being in church is an intentional priority that is valued.
WE COURAGEOUSLY SERVE THE HURTING
The poor, the orphan, the lost, the broken, the abandoned, and the forgotten are close to God's heart and we want them close to our heart as well.
WE COURAGEOUSLY FIGHT FOR SURRENDER
We are on a path to see every part of our lives (speech, finances, sexuality, insecurities, fears, triumphs, etc.) conformed to the character of Christ.
WE COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK TO MOUNTAINS
We are agents of change in this world. Designed by God to carry out His mission of new life in every aspect of our culture (business, arts & entertainment, education, media, government, etc.)
WE COURAGEOUSLY GIVE HONOR
To those we lead, we work beside and those we follow. The cross gives EVERY human being immeasurable worth and we will treat people with the honor the cross displays and demands they deserve.
WE COURAGEOUSLY WALK IN HUMILITY
Because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. We seek to agree fully with everything God says about us. False humility and overbearing pride can cripple the church.
WE COURAGEOUSLY GIVE LIFE
Our goal in every relationship as Christ followers is to give life to everyone we encounter. People should leave us feeling alive, encouraged, loved, and empowered!
WE ARE COURAGEOUSLY GENEROUS
We lead in giving of time, talents, and resources! We believe in having an open heart and hand to those we serve around us.
WE COURAGEOUSLY LEAD
Our confidence and competence is not based on our skill and talent, but on the glorious victory of our Savior Jesus Christ. Whom through His death, burial, and resurrection defeated darkness and redeemed the world. His victory is now our victory, which gives us the courage to lead in our homes, jobs, schools, community, and everywhere.
OUR CULTURE CODES
LOVE
Jesus us the Center, so we Love, Care, and Serve like Him.
HONOR
We honor God, the things of God, and one another.
EXCELLENCE
We are committed to always giving our best and a first-class presentation in everything we do.
GENEROSITY
We give our time, our talents, and our treasures to support the local church and show up for our community.
GRATITUDE
We will never take what He did and everything He does for granted.
LEARNER
We remain in the seat of a learner.
LEADERSHIP
We do whatever it takes to serve people and bring the vision to life. If you are too big to serve, you are too small to lead.
FAITH
We are fearless with our faith and strategic about the process.
FUN
We have fun and enjoy the journey!
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