Welcome to Contrast Church — we're so glad you're here!

In this video, Lead Pastor Trey Gilmore introduces who Contrast is, how it started, and what this journey is all about. Think of Contrast Courses as a pacer for the race — helping you understand our values, our pace, and what it looks like to follow Jesus together.

Before anything else, we have to talk about Jesus. In this video, we take a close look at who Jesus really is — not the version shaped by culture or assumption, but the Jesus of Scripture. We'll explore His core message of the Kingdom, what salvation, sanctification, and glorification actually mean, and why following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey.

Join us for an in-person, relational gathering on more information about Contrast, and what it means to engage with Contrast.

Not every theological conviction carries the same weight — and knowing the difference is essential for a healthy church family. In this video, we walk through the concept of "theological triage": three tiers of beliefs that are worth dying for, dividing over, or simply debating. This framework shapes everything about how Contrast holds its convictions, and how we hope you'll hold them too.

This video gets clear on the non-negotiables — the Tier 1 beliefs that form the foundation of everything we do at Contrast. From the Trinity and the full humanity and divinity of Jesus, to salvation by grace through faith and the authority of Scripture, these are the doctrines we are willing to die for. We also introduce our connection to Movement Churches Network and why belonging to a theologically grounded community matters to us.

Two of the most sacred practices Jesus gave His church are baptism and communion — and in this video, we explain exactly how and why we practice them the way we do. We practice believer's baptism by triune immersion, and a three-fold communion that includes the bread and cup, footwashing, and the love feast. These aren't just rituals — they're embodied declarations of the gospel.

How a church structures its leadership says a lot about what it values — and we want to be as transparent as possible about how Contrast is led. In this video, we walk through our organizational structure, explain why we hold to a plurality of qualified male elders, and talk honestly about how we handle conflict and feedback as a church family. Our goal is that you'd have clarity and confidence in the people entrusted to lead this community.

This video covers some of the most personal and culturally charged conversations in the church today — and we want to approach them with both conviction and deep compassion. We hold to the traditional, historic view of marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman, while calling every person, regardless of sexual orientation, to the same standard of sexual integrity that Jesus calls all of us to.

Should churches today still expect things like healing, tongues, and prophetic words? In this video, we share where Contrast lands in that long-standing debate — and why. We believe the Holy Spirit has not retired, and we pursue the gifts with what we call a "seatbelt of the Bible": open and expectant, but grounded in Scripture, decency, and order.

You are not an owner — you are a steward. In this video, we reframe the conversation around money and generosity away from a 10% minimum and toward a growing, open-handed trust in God as Master. We'll talk about where generosity flows — to the local church, the global church, and your neighbors — and share how Contrast itself tries to model what it teaches.

Technology is one of the most powerful and under-examined forces shaping our spiritual lives today — and this video is an honest look at why that matters. We'll explore how screen habits quietly form our attention, fracture our presence, and compete with our love for God and neighbor. You'll leave with a biblical lens for discernment that isn't about rejection, but about intentional, purposeful engagement.

Join us for an 1-on-1 pastoral meeting focused on what it means to join to the Contrast Family, and any other questions you may have on our church family before joining.

Following Jesus is not a sprint — it's a lifelong journey. In this opening video of the 301 track, we introduce what spiritual formation actually is, why it takes time, and why slow growth is not the same as no growth. This is the foundation for everything that follows.

No one grows alone — and in this video, we lay out the relational ecosystem that makes spiritual formation sustainable for a lifetime. From a spiritual mentor ahead of you to a spiritual apprentice behind you, from companions walking alongside you to experts in specific areas, we'll show you what a full spiritual family actually looks like and why each relationship matters.

Now that you understand what spiritual formation is and why community is essential to it, it's time to take an honest look at where you are. In this video, we introduce the Spiritual Formation Assessment — a tool to help you evaluate your current posture, rhythms, and relationships so you can begin the journey with clarity.

The FORMED course is one of the most practical next steps in your formation journey — a guided process designed to be walked through with a spiritual guide, a CORE group, or a trusted friend. In this video, we explain what the course covers, how to get the book, and the different ways you can engage with it at whatever pace fits your life.

The FORMED course is one of the most practical next steps in your formation journey — a guided process designed to be walked through with a spiritual guide, a CORE group, or a trusted friend. In this video, we explain what the course covers, how to get the book, and the different ways you can engage with it at whatever pace fits your life.