Step One:
Vision & Governance

Our Vision and Mission Statement

  

"A people transformed by the revelation that they belong to Jesus—walking in true freedom, discovering their divine purpose, and restoring hope to the world around them."

Belong to Jesus  
Walk in Freedom  
Discover Divine Purpose  
Restore Hope  

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Our Beginnings

Adam and Juliette Spurling are the Pastors of Archaeo Church and have been married since 2009, with three amazing children. 

In July of 2020, they moved from their home church in Sydney Australia where they had been planted and served on staff for 12 years, to pursue the call of God on their lives and the dream in their heart to build the church within the United States. Adam is originally from Washington State and moved to Sydney to study at Bible College, where he met Juliette. Juliette is from a town north of Sydney, Australia. They met in the early days of their study period, were married in their 3rd year of college, and have always felt the call of God to spend their lives building the House of God. 

Adam and Juliette are passionate about the gospel of Jesus, raising up the next generation, and creating a sense of authentic and genuine church community for all ages and stages of life, where everyone and anyone can discover that they BELONG to Jesus.  

The name of our church is “Archaeo”, meaning ‘ancient’ — because with an outstretched hand, we feel God has invited us down the ancient path (Jeremiah 6:16) of building the church alongside Him— a path He knows well, a path He established, and a path we feel called to travel. 

New to the Faith

If you have recently given your life to Jesus and would like to dive deeper into questions such as “Who is God?”, “What is sin?”, “How do I outwork my faith?”, check out our Spiritual Formation tool: https://www.archaeochurch.com/start. We pray this encourages you in your journey, and we are here for you every step of the way!  

Our Beliefs Statement 

The Holy Bible is the authoritative Word of God. It is accurate, complete, without error, and it alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12).

There is one true God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The persons of the Trinity are co-equal and co-eternal. (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 43:10; 2 Corinthians 13:14).

God the Father is the creator and sustainer of all things. He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, and holy. God is good, and created the universe in love. He created man in His own image for fellowship and He is loving, just, compassionate, and is faithful to His people and His promises. (Exodus 3:14, Numbers 23:19; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; Acts 17:28).

Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the trinity. On Earth, Jesus was fully God and fully man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father and will return again soon in power and glory. (John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5).

The Holy Spirit is a distinct person from the Father and the Son, and was sent by the Father to equip the Body of Christ. He was active in the Old Testament, and given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. In all he does, he glorifies Christ. The Holy Spirit is received at salvation, convicts us of sin, and assists us in our weaknesses by helping us to live Christlike lives that is evidenced by the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit. (John 14:16-26; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Hebrews 19:29).

All humankind have been created in the image of God and for the purpose of living in relationship with Him. We were created, man and woman, to have fellowship with God. Mankind was created good, but became separated from relationship with God through sin. Every single human has been uniquely created, and it is God’s will for believers to become whole and healthy in all areas of life in the midst of the trials, tests and spiritual warfare that we will experience. Remaining faithful to God requires depending on the Holy Spirit and submitting to His guidance rather than following our own desires. (Genesis 1:26-30; Psalms 51:5; Ephesians 5:2)  

The blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross provides the only way of salvation. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. His sacrifice enables all those who believe in him to be free from the penalty of sin. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts. As we repent from our sin and follow Christ, we receive forgiveness, salvation, and the gift of eternal life. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).

The Lord Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to the Earth for the second time to establish His kingdom and reign forever as King. Man was created to exist forever, either eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through repentance, forgiveness, and salvation. Hell is the eternal separation from God. Heaven is the eternal dwelling place with God. Jesus’ return will occur at a date undisclosed by the scriptures and should inspire living that honors God and the mission of the Gospel. (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; II Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 10:11-22)

Sanctification is the ongoing process of submitting to God's Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us. Through the strength of the Holy Spirit and The Word of God, believers are enabled to live a Godly life. (1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11).

The Church is the body of Christ and is comprised of all those who have faith in Him alone. The purpose of the Church is to fulfill the great commission and make disciples of all nations. We believe this is accomplished through a local community of unified believers. The Church is committed to the teachings of Christ, obeying His commands, and works together in love and unity to glorify Christ. (Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23).

The Word of God instructs believers to partake in two practices:   Water Baptism: an outward expression of what God has done in an individual’s life and a testimony to all that the person now belongs to Jesus. It is effected in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38).   The Lord's Supper: a unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of the body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ (bread and wine (grape juice) are taken in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48; I Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25).  

We believe marriage is defined in the Bible as a covenant. It’s a sacred bond between one man and one woman, instituted by and publicly entered into before God. (Matthew 19:4-6)

The purpose of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are to build and sanctify the Church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection, and confirm the power of the gospel. The Bible's lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, and the gifts may occur in various combinations. All believers should seek God in prayer for the gifts of the Spirit to operate in their own lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the scripture and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters. (Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11,12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:5-16, 4:14; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; 1 Peter 4:10).

Our Twelve Stones (Values)

WE TEACH FROM THE BIBLE

Unapologetically, untainted, and with undeniable passion. The GOSPEL WORKS!  

WE WORSHIP COLLECTIVELY

We sing, and we sing loud!  

WE HAVE A POSTURE OF PRAYER

Prayer is our first response, not our last resort.  

WE LOVE PEOPLE

Every background, every color, every season of life. “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD…”  

WE PURSUE JOY

Joy is not the absence of pain or suffering, but the HOPE that we have in Jesus.  

WE WALK IN HUMILITY

“God gives grace to the humble.” We will never stop discovering the mysteries of God, therefore, our hearts will always remain teachable.  

WE ARE AUTHENTICALLY OURSELVES

Each one of us has been uniquely knit together with different gifts, talents, strengths, weaknesses, and personalities. The Body of Christ is most beautiful when each of us brings our uniqueness and learn how to work together in unity.

WE ARE GENEROUS WITH OUR LIFESTYLE

In both action and in speech, we give ourselves to the service and benefit of others.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO DISCIPLESHIP

The Great Commission compels us to go and make disciples (followers and imitators of Christ) throughout the world. We are committed to help people develop and grow into mature followers of Jesus.

WE ARE CALLED TO OUR COMMUNITIES

This is LOVE IN ACTION. Our neighbors, the hurting, the poor, the orphaned, the lost, the forgotten, and the broken.

WE ARE PLANTED IN CHURCH

We understand the generational blessing available to those who plant themselves in the House of God, and as a result, we show up, we serve, we contribute, and we invite others to do the same!  

WE SERVE BECAUSE WE BELONG

When you know that you belong to Jesus, you are compelled to do what He did. “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”  

Church Governance

1. The Pastoral Team is led by the Lead Pastors, Adam & Juliette Spurling. This team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church, serves the congregation, and is responsible for the development and spiritual growth of the church. This team also serves as deacons.

2. Our Board of Trustees are appointed by the Lead Pastors to oversee the finances and provide counsel to the Lead Pastor, regarding the major financial commitments of the church. The Board of Trustees serve as non-staff deacons. 

3. The Spiritual Advisory Committee are pastors of respected congregations and ministries who love Archaeo Church, and its Lead Pastors. They provide spiritual protection & wisdom for the church. They also may be called upon to help in accountability matters relating to the Lead Pastors, if requested to do so by the Pastoral Team, or Board of Trustees.

Church Finances


Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over.” 

  Malachi 3:10 “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”  

Tithing is an act of obedience unto the Lord. It is the discipline of bringing our first and our best to Him as an offering. This allows our hearts to be aligned with His and releases the favor, blessing, and protection of heaven over our lives.   Tithing also allows there to be "food" in His house (the Church). This means that when the tithe is honored, the Church is resourced to be all that it is designed to be - the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken and hurting world.  

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One of the spiritual gifts that God anoints people with is “the gift of giving”. This is when someone has the desire to finance the Kingdom of God by giving of their material resources far beyond the tithe, and it is crucial in the furtherance of the church.  

At Archaeo Church, we want people to understand that they are giving THROUGH the church, not TO the church. As we openly share our accountability structures with quarterly financial updates, uphold integrity, and operate in the spiritual values that guide the financial practices of Archaeo Church, we believe this enables people to focus on what God is calling them to give and trust that He is leading our church to steward the resources well.

The giving of tithes and offerings is an act of worship and an expression of gratitude to God for his faithfulness in our lives.

Next Steps

At the heart and soul of Archaeo Church is what we affectionately call 'Friends & Family Week'. This is the outworking of small groups within our church and exists so that all might find a place to belong and a community of people to do life with regularly. Friends and Family Week happens on the third week of every month, at locations all across The Valley. We would love to invite you to join one! Simply indicate on the Step 1 Form that you would like to join one, and one of our leaders will contact you soon!

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Click to edit your textIf you are new to the Christian Faith and have recently started following Jesus, we would love to recommend the Spiritual Formation Tool that our team has put together for you. This might help answer some of your questions and help direct you through your next steps in your walk with Jesus!

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Click to edit your textIf you have not yet been baptized by full immersion in water, we would love to partner with you in this next step. Stay up to date on our next Baptism Sunday by downloading the Archaeo Church app or following along here.

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