Shared Ministry
LifeBridge and Monticello are two faithful congregations, connecting and sharing in their faith journeys. Shared Ministry is where both churches share facilities, programming, discipleship, and ministries, yet retain their unique culture, pastoral leadership, and worship.
This joint effort brings LifeBridge and Monticello churches into one building for ministry
opportunities, shared resources, missions, outreach, and reaching new people for Jesus Christ. We want to have stronger outreach, healthier ministries, and a greater impact in Western Shawnee.
Monticello began in 1859 in the township of Monticello, KS. On January 5, 1880, the church
bought an acre of land on the corner of 75th Street and Gleason Road, where the church still sits today. This church has provided vital ministry in the surrounding community for more than 160 years.
LifeBridge began in 2009, as a new church meeting in the Adventist Church on Monticello
Road with a hope of connecting with new generations and the neighborhood. LifeBridge moved to Central Baptist seminary in 2015 to become more visible on Shawnee Mission Parkway. LifeBridge has been a place where faith and life meet.
This joint effort brings LifeBridge and Monticello churches into one building for ministry
opportunities, shared resources, missions, outreach, and reaching new people for Jesus Christ. We want to have stronger outreach, healthier ministries, and a greater impact in Western Shawnee.
Monticello began in 1859 in the township of Monticello, KS. On January 5, 1880, the church
bought an acre of land on the corner of 75th Street and Gleason Road, where the church still sits today. This church has provided vital ministry in the surrounding community for more than 160 years.
LifeBridge began in 2009, as a new church meeting in the Adventist Church on Monticello
Road with a hope of connecting with new generations and the neighborhood. LifeBridge moved to Central Baptist seminary in 2015 to become more visible on Shawnee Mission Parkway. LifeBridge has been a place where faith and life meet.
Coming Together
We believe that both churches have expressed vital ministry throughout their history.
This opportunity began in April of 2023 and has allowed us to come together as one in a stronger and vibrant ministry.
Shared Ministry allows each church to look forward to the future to see how church,
disciple-making, and kingdom-building might look for next generations.
When we reflect on the changes and trends that have happened over the last ten years,
we see the opportunities to explore the digital world, to connect smaller churches with one another,
to support one another, and build relationships with the community.
We are committed to reaching new people, family and friends, neighbors, and the entire city. As United Methodists, we are connectional people who want to serve and love God and neighbor – we can do this together.
This opportunity began in April of 2023 and has allowed us to come together as one in a stronger and vibrant ministry.
Shared Ministry allows each church to look forward to the future to see how church,
disciple-making, and kingdom-building might look for next generations.
When we reflect on the changes and trends that have happened over the last ten years,
we see the opportunities to explore the digital world, to connect smaller churches with one another,
to support one another, and build relationships with the community.
We are committed to reaching new people, family and friends, neighbors, and the entire city. As United Methodists, we are connectional people who want to serve and love God and neighbor – we can do this together.
Where we are headed...
Where we go from here is to continue to listen, learn and share our faith with one another, where we see God working in our midst, and to build deeply committed disciples for Jesus Christ. We will continue to plant seeds of faithful ministries, trust in the Holy Spirit and to see the best in one another.
Be part of our story and join us for worship at 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM or any of our outreach events.
Be part of our story and join us for worship at 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM or any of our outreach events.
