Eastown’s lifework is for anyone to experience Jesus, belong in community & love our neighbor
The pillars of how we operate.
Eastown Church is built upon a foundation of core values that shape our identity and guide our actions.
Demonstrated by the intentional opportunities we provide for anyone to experience community combined with an invitation to grow in their faith journey no matter where they are at. We believe that through community, individuals can find encouragement, direction and accountability as they discover all God has in store for them.
Relationships That Strengthen
Demonstrated by the life change that takes place as we follow Jesus and experience healing and growth from addictions, broken relationships, and chains that have held us back from stepping into the life that God has for each person. We will provide a culture that listens to the stories of others, provides opportunities and resources that point to freedom in Jesus, and celebrates life change in the lives of others.
Freedom In Jesus
Demonstrated by acknowledging the location in which we are strategically placed and identifying opportunities to pursue relationships, bring joy, and serve others in those circles. We will strive to lead by example in our own communities and provide resources for anyone to have impact in their neighborhoods and communities.
Impact Where We Live
Demonstrated by our willingness to acknowledge and lament where our complacency and silence has contributed to systemic racism in our country and the church. We will discover ways to listen, learn, and give to people of color in our local and greater communities as we go on the journey of racial reconciliation. We will identify and provide tangible ways to advocate for and serve the oppressed in the Bay Area.
Justice In Action
Meet Our Pastors
The Dupins
Michaell and Clint met 22 years ago in Rocklin, CA. They have been serving alongside each other in the local church. After spending the last fifteen years being a part of two incredible churches in Michigan, it is a privilege to move back to Northern California - one of the most innovative and influential areas of the world.
"We believe that God has an incredible, adventure-filled story not only for each of our individual lives and the lives of our families, but also for the impact we can make on our world both locally and globally when we come together. We're passionate about the local church giving people a glimpse into this story God has for them, equipping and strengthening individuals and families, and growing a community of people who desire to be the solution to brokenness and pain in our world. In all of this, we want to have fun sharing this with as many people as we can."
Our Story
Eastown’s lifework is for anyone to experience Jesus, belong in community, and love our neighbor. So, what does that mean, exactly? Well, it means that we’re committed to creating a culture where people can ask questions, take steps and move forward in their faith journey.
You see, whatever your thoughts might be about church, we want to help you redefine them. We believe that church is a vehicle to discover the love of Jesus, and then take that love into a broken world. At Eastown, we hope you’ll discover unconditional love and experience freedom. We believe that when you're free, you'll discover the unique impact that you were created to have in this world. And we believe that this journey is not only worth it, but that it will be an absolute adventure.
So how does this happen? We believe that people learn best through stories. We work hard to create a story every weekend that connects you to your creator. We do this so that your experience at Eastown will inspire you to take your next step in your faith journey. We hope it will also allow you to ask questions and connect to someone that can assist you on this journey.
That’s what it’s about. That’s why we get up in the morning. That’s why we think that Eastown isn’t just a place - that it’s a movement. A movement of people working to impact the East Bay and invite anyone on the adventure of following Jesus.
