ABOUT US

WELCOME TO CEDAR HILLS CHURCH!

We're a community that keeps it real with Bible-based teaching that's both relatable and engaging. Our approach is authentic and non-traditional, creating a space where you can come as you are to explore how God designed you for connection and purpose. Whether you're a long-time believer or just curious about faith, we've saved a spot for you! You don’t have to dress up. You don’t have to be any particular age. We couldn’t care less who you voted for in the last election. And please don’t feel like you need to pretend about anything! We're excited to welcome you and walk alongside you as you explore faith and community at Cedar Hills Church.

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

Our mission is for every person in our community to experience full life in Jesus Christ.
 

Cedar Hills has a crystal clear vision for the future. As a church we are deeply committed to living out this vision in North Idaho and beyond. We’re not interested in playing church, collecting half-hearted followers of Jesus, or standing on the sidelines of God’s work in the world.


We want more!

OUR VISION

Our vision describes in detail the kind of people we believe God wants us to become.


As we pursue this vision with all our hearts, and as we become the people God wants us to be, we believe that the church of Jesus Christ will become an unstoppable force (Matthew 16:18) that transforms North Idaho. Our vision identifies five key expressions of community.

 

Unified community: No one lives in isolation. The Church IS community.


Mobilized community: We're on God’s team, bench-warming is not an option. we clamor to serve.


Generous community: We choose to model God-like, reckless generosity.


Viral Community: We share the good news and mentor others, replicating itself.


God-honoring community: Intentional prayer and patient obedience at every level.

OUR VALUES

Process: Anything of significance takes time to develop. We choose to honor people where they are today and encourage each person to make progress on his or her spiritual journey.

 

Growing Devotion to Jesus Christ:

Jesus Christ transforms us over time. As we know Christ more and choose to obey his teaching, our heart, mind and actions become more like his.

 

Unchurched People:

Since people outside a relationship with Jesus Christ matter to God, we are relentlessly outward focused.

 

Intentionality:

 Everything we do has a purpose. We design every environment with the participants in mind.

 

Authenticity:

 We’re totally honest about who we are—the good, the bad and the ugly.

 

Simplicity: 

We focus for effectiveness and keep the message of Christ uncomplicated. Less is more.

 

Relationships:

We’re created to know and be known by others. We encourage and challenge everyone to make spiritual progress as we do life with others. 

OUR HISTORY

WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

Our story began in summer 1999 at Sandpoint City Beach:

Saw students hanging out, wondered who was reaching out to them

Heard God's clear call: "Why don't you do something for them?"

This powerful moment led to action

 

Two years later:

Moved to Sandpoint

Founded Cedar Hills Church

 

Our passion today:

Helping you experience the life you were created for

Believing in Jesus' power to transform lives and hearts

 

We invite you to:

Join us in exploring a Jesus-centered life

Discover what this looks like in today's world

FULL LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST