WELCOME
ABOUT
Royal Oak Victory Church is a place where you will experience real people, in a friendly atmosphere, who are passionate about bringing the love of Jesus and the message of the gospel to the world. ROVC is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-filled church located in NW Calgary, Alberta.
SUNDAY SERVICES
We have services every Sunday in-person and online at 8:30am, 10am & 11:30 am. If you are attending in-person and would like someone to meet you when you arrive just let us know here: PLAN A VISIT ⇢ You can join us for our services live on Sundays on Facebook or Youtube here: WATCH ONLINE ⇢
WHAT TO EXPECT
When visiting us at Royal Oak Victory Church, we hope that you will give us an opportunity to show you the warm hospitality that makes our church such a special place. As a guest, you and your friends and family will enjoy our casual and relaxed environment as we celebrate what Jesus has done and continues to do in our lives. With a mixture of contemporary music, inspiring media, and relevant Bible teaching, we work together to see that everyone comes to a greater understanding of God and His desire for us to live an abundant and fulfilling life.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
We are fairly casual around here. You will see jeans, shorts, dresses, and business casual attire. So, wear something comfortable and come on in!
HOW WILL I KNOW WHERE TO GO?
We have volunteers available at the front doors, so just look for someone with a friendly smile. They're here to help! You can also visit the info center located on the right as you enter through the front doors and they will be happy to assist you.
IS THERE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN?
We have programs that are available for children that run during both in-person services. When you arrive let one of our volunteers know that you have children that you would like to check-in to the children’s program and they will direct you. Also, once you enter the foyer, if you look to the left you will see our child check-in area and there are volunteers there who will be happy to assist you.
WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?
Our address is 450 Royal Oak Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 5J7
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that everyone should be Devoted to God, Connected to Others, and Influencing our World and we do this through our Missions Statement, Core Values, Core Beliefs & Our Statement of Theological Principles. These act like a compass and help guide us in everything we do as a Church. Our Core Values bring clarity to the things that matter most to us and they help us stay focused on the unique call God has given us as a local Church. Our Core Beliefs describe our theological position on key aspects of faith, practice beliefs. Our Statement of Theological Principles describes what we believe the scriptures teach regarding basic theological principles and ministry practices of the Christian faith.
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Uniting people from all generations and cultures to impact our world for Christ.
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#1 - That we as a church will clearly express the message of God so that its equipping truth can and will be applied in our lives.
#2 - We as a church will intentionally build environments where honest, transparent relationships will lead to the process of ongoing transformation.
#3 - That we as a church will energetically embrace a passion for every culture taking every opportunity to demonstrate that the church is for all people
#4 - That we as a church will faithfully steward our resources in a way that models the reality that we can be free, living a life of simplicity and generosity.
#5 - That we as a church will responsibly serve in the spirit of teamwork creating opportunities that reflect our commitment to doing things well.
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THE BIBLE
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
TRINITY
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
THE FATHER
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
THE SON
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Lk 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17
ETERNITY
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15
MAN
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11
SALVATION
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.
Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20
THE CHURCH
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32; Colossians 1:18; 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3
WHAT WE DO
AUTHENTICITY
We are simply a group of real people living real lives. This means that through the ups and downs, struggles and victories, we strive to be open and honest about exactly where we are. Our goal is that our church services, relationships, and our entire lives are characterized by sincerity and authenticity.
JOY
We recognize that life has a way of wearing us down and stealing our Joy - that's why we work hard at being a place that lifts your spirit and brings a sense of Joy and optimism back into your life. We firmly believe that in following Christ we are following a Person of tremendous Joy and that His will for us is to be a people who enjoy life and live it to the fullest. Through the good times and the bad our goal as a church is to be a beacon of light to all those who attend.
PEOPLE
The church is not a building or an institution. But rather it is a community of people who have committed themselves to Christ and one another. We are simply a family of people from different backgrounds, and different places, all on a common journey towards a deeper relationship with Christ and with one another. We believe that God infinitely loves people, that people matter deeply to Him, and therefore people ought to matter to us.
TRANSFORMATION
Becoming all that God created us to be is one of the most rewarding and encouraging experiences that life has to offer. We are striving to help each individual discover his or her full potential. We value growth and transformation even though it often means tremendous pain and discomfort. Our goal is to become like Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
GOD
We exist for God. He is the beginning and the end of all things. We believe that it is only as we live in a loving relationship with Him doing all things for His glory that we will find true meaning