About Bella Vista
Walking in step with the Holy Spirit
Welcome to Bella Vista Church
We are a Christ-centered, Spirit-led community of believers in Vernon, British Columbia, committed to knowing Jesus, following Jesus, and making disciples who make disciples for the glory of God.
As the Bella Vista Church family, we desire to worship the Father, follow Jesus Christ, walk in step with the Holy Spirit, grow through God's Word, love one another deeply, and share the hope of Jesus Christ with our community and the world.
Our Mission
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
Matthew 28:19–20
Know Jesus.
Follow Jesus.
Make disciples who make disciples.
Everything we do flows from our desire to walk in step with the Holy Spirit as we love God, love our neighbors, and obey the Great Commission.
"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."
Galatians 5:25
What We Believe God Is Calling Us Toward
We believe God is calling us to be more than a place people attend on Sundays. Our desire is to be a church that equips people to know Christ, grow in their faith, follow Jesus every day of the week, serve others, and help make disciples in their homes, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and around the world.
As we seek the Lord together, we are prayerfully exploring how He may be leading us through the vision of the International Discipleship Training Centre. We invite you to pray with us and discover how God may be calling you to be part of what He is doing.
What We Value
"For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen."
Romans 11:36
God the Father
We seek to know, love, worship, glorify, and obey our Heavenly Father, recognizing that every good and perfect gift comes from the Father and that His glory, His Kingdom, and His will are our highest pursuit.
Jesus Christ
Jesus is the Head of the Church, our Savior and Lord, and the center of everything we do.
The Holy Spirit
We desire to walk daily in the power, presence, and leading of the Holy Spirit.
The Word of God
We believe the Bible is God's inspired Word and our authority for faith and life.
Discipleship
We believe every follower of Christ is called to grow as a disciple and help make disciples.
Prayer
We seek God's wisdom, direction, and power through prayer.
Community
We believe the Church is a family where people are loved, encouraged, and equipped to serve.
Mission
We desire to share the love of Christ in practical ways throughout our community and wherever God leads.
Our Pastor
Pastor Timothy Anderson has served as Lead Pastor since June 2025.
His desire is to faithfully teach God's Word, help people know and follow Jesus, and equip the church to make disciples who make disciples.
Together with the church family, he is committed to seeking the Lord's direction as Bella Vista Church continues to know Jesus, follow Jesus, and make disciples who make disciples.
We'd Love to Meet You
Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning to church, or looking for a church family, you are welcome at Bella Vista Church.
We invite you to worship with us, grow in God's Word, walk in step with the Holy Spirit, and discover what it means to follow Jesus together.