Who We Are | OVATION CHURCH | Burleson, Texas

Our Purpose

Create a growing community that makes Jesus attractive.

Ovation Church is a thriving, multi-cultural non denominational church that’s full of love for God and people. We believe that when passion for God meets a fun, relevant environment, great things happen! Each week, you’ll find captivating modern worship, practical and inspired teaching from the Bible and a chance to connect with people of all ages, races and backgrounds. We also have fun and exciting ministry for children each week. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, this is a place where you can come just as you are and be encouraged – we’d love to see you soon!

Our Pastor

Jesse was born in Sturgis, MI. but grew up in Fort Worth, TX. before moving to Burleson in 2003. He grew up in a pastor’s home and felt called to ministry since he was a teenager. He is convinced that when Christians come together and be the church instead of go to church, God is worshiped and people's lives are transformed. As a pastor, his desire is to lead a group of people who have a shared purpose, a common cause, and are passionate about making Jesus attractive. Jesse and his wife, Angela, love being parents to their two children, Cole and Addison.

What We Believe

Holy Bible

We believe The Holy Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority for determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, the Bible is inspired, infallible and inerrant. (Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)

Trinity

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for humanity and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on third day according to scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. (Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1,14, 20:28; Philippians 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 2:5, 3:16)

We believe man is saved by grace alone, through personal faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human effort. Through repentance of our sins, we receive forgiveness of our sins. Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Jesus Christ, thus allowing us to be redeemed. (Romans 10:9-10; Acts 3:19, 16:31; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 9:22)

Sanctification

We believe in sanctification, the on-going process of yielding to God's Word and the Holy Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3; Hebrews 2:11)

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Two Gifts of the Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the Church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection and confirm the power of the Gospel. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Word of God and should never be used in violation of biblical parameters. (Romans 1-11, 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; Ephesians 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:5-16; Hebrews 2:4; 1 Peter 4:10)

Two Sacraments

We believe that the ordinances of the Church, by the command of Jesus Christ, are water baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper, both of which are administered to those who are born again. Water Baptism - Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Communion - A unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross. (Matthew 26:26-29, 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 8:12, 36-38, 10:47,48; 1 Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-26)

Heaven and Hell

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After living on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally with the Devil and the Fallen Angels. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. (Matthew 5:3,12,20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34, 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; John 5:11-13, 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 9:27, 11:16; 1 Peter 1:4; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8)

Second Coming