Parkview Distinctives
Distinctives are the things that make Parkview just a little unique in our area. There are many wonderful churches in DuPage county that are faithfully advancing the Kingdom of God and helping people know and love Jesus. We celebrate that! But every church has its own particular way of living out the mission of Jesus. These differences aren’t about “better” or “worse”—they’re simply the values, practices, or perspectives that shape our ministry and community life.
Here are four of ours:
Men & Women in All Levels of Leadership
We affirm the God-given gifts of both men and women in ministry, creating space for all to serve and lead while valuing unity over uniformity.
A Commitment to Justice
We seek to love, welcome, and stand with the marginalized, reflecting God’s heart that all people be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect.
Financial Integrity
We steward resources with transparency and accountability, using rigorous safeguards to ensure every gift advances the mission of Jesus.
A Teaching Team Approach
We intentionally share the preaching ministry across diverse voices, giving away pastoral authority and blessing the church with a variety of perspectives.
Who We Are
Parkview is a community of people who follow Jesus, believe his teachings, and embrace a Christianity that embodies…
Relationship over Religion
Grace over Guilt.
Because it’s God’s unmerited favor not human effort that saves us, we are no longer bound by guilt, but we are freed and formed by grace. [John 1:17, Ephesians 2:8-9]
Compassion over Complacency
Because God actively demonstrated his love toward us in our sin and brokenness, we are moved by love to actively care for and serve others. [Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 10:25-37]
Unity over Uniformity
Because the kingdom of God includes people from every race, language, and culture, we are united in Jesus celebrating and cultivating our diversity. [Matthew 28:19, Revelation 7:9]
Curiosity over Certainty
Because God is infinite and beyond full comprehension, in humility we are spiritually honest about our questions in seeking after God. [Matthew 7:7, Job 26:36]
Our Leadership
With a humble heart and open hands to God, our Staff and Elders work together to shape the vision, spiritual growth, and direction of Parkview as an organization.
Staff
The staff at Parkview are just like anyone else – imperfect people that are loved and valued by God. We believe that Parkview’s staff is an extension of the ministries we steward. Get to know more about each staff member below.
Our Beliefs
“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching… Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
ABOUT GOD
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19)
ABOUT JESUS
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. We believe He lived a sinless life, died for the sins of the world, and physically rose from the grave. He ascended into heaven and will one day return to earth. (Matthew 1:18–25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 1:9–11)
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit gives new life to all who place their faith in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit indwells every believer, providing power for living and guidance in discerning spiritual truth. (John 16:7–14)
ABOUT SCRIPTURE
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for our beliefs and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:20–21)
ABOUT HUMANITY + SALVATION
We believe every person is created in the image of God and is loved by Him beyond measure. While each of us experiences the brokenness of sin, our value and worth are never diminished in God’s eyes.
We also believe that, apart from God’s grace, we are separated from Him and spiritually dead—unable to restore our relationship with Him on our own. No one can earn salvation through good works or moral achievement. Instead, salvation is God’s gracious gift, offered through Jesus Christ and received by faith. Through Him, we are forgiven, restored, and invited into a right and everlasting relationship with God. (Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10)
ABOUT HUMAN SEXUALITY
We believe Scripture teaches that God’s intention is for sexual intimacy to be experienced exclusively within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. (Genesis 1:27–28; 2:24; Mark 10:6–8)
ABOUT THE CHURCH
We believe the local church is a community of believers in Jesus Christ who gather to worship God, grow in faith, serve others, and experience authentic community. We believe the church reflects the beauty of God’s diverse creation, bringing together people of different backgrounds, stories, and experiences into one body in Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:11–12)
ABOUT BAPTISM
We believe baptism is an opportunity for believers to publicly declare their trust in Jesus, mark their repentance, and identify with Christ’s death and resurrection. While baptism does not save, it is an important act of obedience and a meaningful step in the life of every follower of Jesus. (Romans 6:3–4; Acts 2:38–41)
ABOUT COMMUNION
We believe communion is a sacred act of remembrance through which we reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and celebrate His great love and sacrifice for us. Communion reminds us of the grace we have received through Christ and the unity we share as His people. We invite all who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ to participate with gratitude, humility, and faith as we remember His saving work on our behalf. (Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)
