Who We Are
A Praying and Worshiping Church that is Relentlessly Leading People to Become Fully Formed Disciples of Jesus Christ Living on Mission Together.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
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“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you”
Our Beliefs
Check out an overview of our beliefs at Radiant Church.
01. The Trinity
02. Scripture
03. Salvation
04. Atonement
05. Christian Life
06. The Church
07. Baptism
08. Marriage
09. Final Judgment & Reward
A Historic Christian Church
Radiant Church, although a non-denominational church, stands within the tradition of historic, orthodox Christianity in our agreement and adherence to the creeds which unite all Christians and Christian churches in our one common faith. These creeds date back to the early first few centuries of the Church and were composed to be definitive statements of faith. Both the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed have anchored the Church in truth amidst the storms of shifting cultural landscapes throughout the last two thousand years.
Our Story
In 1996, Pastor Lee and Jane Cummings were sent by Resurrection Life Church in Grand Rapids, MI to plant a new church in the small Southwestern Michigan town of Richland.
Our first service was held on September 8, 1996 at Gull Lake High School, with 72 people in attendance. What began on that Sunday with a small group of friends has grown into a thriving community that gathers together as one church in multiple locations every weekend in the greater Kalamazoo region.
While the size of our church has changed over the years, our core values have remained the same. We are a God-centered, spirit-filled community that is built upon the eternal truth of scripture, always seeking to minister, serve and build with excellence in all that we do.
It's our belief that we've only begun to see the beginnings of what God has in store for us, and we eagerly look ahead, anticipating with great faith all that He is yet to do in our city, region and nation.
Our Values
Word Centered
We value the Word of God as the steadfast source of truth that sustains us, and as a powerful catalyst for personal and cultural transformation.
Matthew 4:4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:89
Spirit Empowered
We value the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst, marking us as God’s people and manifesting Himself miraculously.
Exodus 33:16, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-12
Family Oriented
We value all people, regardless of their label or status, and embrace each individual as uniquely loved, pursued, and gifted by God.
John 3:16, Acts 17:25-27, Romans 11:29
Kingdom Focused
We value loyalty and commitment to the Kingdom of God and to Jesus our King, above all other allegiances.
Matthew 6:33, Acts 17:7, 1 Timothy 1:17
Mission Motivated
We value the urgent responsibility and privilege given to us by God — to proclaim the Gospel to all people, tribes and nations.
Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 24:14, Romans 1:5
Be Radiant
Be Radiant is a series that focuses on the core values of Radiant Church and dives deeper into what it truly means to BE RADIANT on a daily basis.