Why Springfield?

Renaissance

Springfield is the community God has called us to plant Dream Church. Dream church is a gospel and cross-centered church that points people to God through His son Jesus Christ. The neighborhood is going through a renaissance. We believe when there is physical change happening, there should be spiritual change happening as adequately within the community; we believe God is calling us to be a part of the transformation.   

Springfield is at the center of the urban core which is located in the middle of the most impoverished zip code in Jacksonville Fl, the average household income with a family of four is $26,000 or less. This substantiates our call to demonstrate gospel generosity as a church.  Not only by giving alone but pulling people up with the gospel of intentionality.   

The family structure in the area can be described as extremely non-traditional due to the below-average presence of married persons and two-parent families. The overall education level in the area is particularly low. Although the facts are disheartening... this compels us as a church towards a loving God and gives us hope to exist and serve within a community that is full of life and growth. Hoisting us to a deeper commitment of being a church of family that empowers a community.  

Diversity

Diversity overall is very high in the area, based upon the number of different lifestyles and racial/ethnic groups. 32 of the U.S. 50 lifestyle segments are represented in Springfield. Based on the total number of different groups present, the racial/ethnic diversity in the area is extremely high. We believe the church is called to be diverse. Calling us to represent biblical diversity within the community. 

Dream Values

Understanding the demographic statistics there is hope and that’s why our core values align themselves with Springfield’s demographics, causing us to pursue the mission and vision of Dream Church.