Dear Dayspring Church Family,

I am constantly amazed at what God is doing at Dayspring Church. Our mission is to see our world spiritually transformed by the gospel message of Jesus Christ. That is happening through weekend services, growing small groups, a wide-spread online community, bursting children’s ministry, and growing student ministries. Looking around our campus we see people from every walk of life and all ages, experiencing the community of Dayspring Church. This all translates to transformed lives!

The Bible declares, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” That tells me that a heavenly vision is always about people. So while our vision is leading us to expand our facilities, it is not simply about buildings…this is a vision to see more people come to know and experience Christ, who in return will go forth and transform our world.

Dayspring Assembly of God’s first service was in July 1983, with Pastor Randy Carter leading the founding members in a hotel conference room near BGSU. Dayspring was founded as a praying church. The growing congregation moved from the hotel to the 4 D’s building, to a downtown hardware store on Main Street.  

Looking for a permanent home, Pastor Carter and the Board of Ministry began praying at every corner of Bowling Green, seeking God for the right property for Dayspring to call home. Through an incredible move of God, Dayspring was able to purchase property on North Dixie Highway.

Over the past 38 years Dayspring has become a source of hope and life in Bowling Green and throughout Wood County. From large musical productions that drew thousands in for Christmas and Easter outreaches, to the debut of Serve Day in 2020, Dayspring Church has consistently been ministering and reaching the community with the gospel message of Jesus Christ.

In January 2020, Dayspring welcomed Pastor Cody Winkler as its fifth lead pastor. His innovative leadership allowed Dayspring to remain a beacon of light even during a worldwide pandemic. Known as a worshipping church, God has continued to expand the Dayspring family through a robust online community and multiple in-person services.

The Spirit of God has moved us to this moment right here, to step into what is next, and continue to strengthen God’s Kingdom in Northwest Ohio and throughout the world.

We have attended Dayspring for many years since the days of Pastor Carter. We started coming because our daughter and family were attending and told us what an awesome church it was. We have continued to stay at Dayspring for approximately 34 years because of the moving of God’s Spirit and the friendly atmosphere between the staff, congregation and the areas in which we were able to serve. We have watched Dayspring grow through the teaching of God’s Word, worship, and especially with the emphasis on prayer. Over the years so many miracles have happened because of God‘s faithfulness and our prayer warriors. Come join us and see what God does next. Love in Christ, Dale and Connie

Josh and I were both raised in church, and before we found Dayspring, we were at a small country church where we knew our faith wasn’t growing, but we didn’t know how to leave. Then covid hit and the church shut down in person temporarily and we wanted to be able to worship in person. We believe it was God’s way of letting us know it was ok to leave. We found our way to Dayspring through current and past relationships. We have been attending Dayspring in person for almost a year, previously watching it online. But in this past year we have found out that our faith has deepened more than we knew it could, it’s easier to connect to our church family, and we see our kids learning more and more about Jesus every week; words can’t explain what that does to a mama’s heart! We absolutely love the mission at Dayspring and the drive to get out in the community and spread the word of Jesus. We are forever grateful. Josh and Chelsie

We walked into Dayspring Assembly of God in 1998 after driving by for many years to attend the many wonderful churches in Toledo. We were greeted at the door by Marty Almanson (a long-time member) who took us under her wings. We witnessed an awesome showcase of the children’s program that day. And then when we heard Paster Allen preach, it became a done deal. This man appeared to have a direct connection to God. Then the multitude of classes for the children. You mean we do not have to try to keep our kids quiet! They had their own classes! We were able to learn things from them as they came home to share. We really benefitted from the Grief group after losing so many people over the years. My favorite is the awesome Community Outreach our church offers. Under the leadership of the Winklers, our doors are definitely opened to serve the people. We just don’t do church in the building; our doors are also open for us to go out into the community to serve. Yes, there are a lot of great churches out there, but Dayspring Assembly of God is the church that serves people locally and all over the world. Dayspring Assembly of God is our home away from Cleveland. Karla and Quintin

“Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:78-79

OUR VISION:
We want to see people transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

OUR MISSION: WORSHIP | GROW | SERVE | GO!
We WORSHIP God
We GROW in Christ
We SERVE the church and our community
We GO to all the world

OUR CORE VALUES:

BIBLICALLY GROUNDED
We are a church committed to the Word of God. The Bible is more than a book we read. The Bible is the living, breathing, and active Word of God. The Bible frames our worldview, directs our beliefs, and instructs our behaviors. We believe in the inerrancy of the Scriptures.

CHRIST-CENTERED
We are a church transformed by the Gospel of Jesus. Our identity is firmly placed in Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit. As transformed people, we each have a unique part to play in the Body of Christ. Transformed people are intentionally growing in Christ.

SPIRIT-FILLED | SPIRIT-LED | SPIRIT-EMPOWERED
We are a church unapologetically ignited with the power of the Holy Spirit. A church where people live a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, and Spirit-empowered life. A church who is led, filled, and empowered by the Holy Spirit in every decision, service, choice, action, and behavior.

KINGDOM-FOCUSED
We are a church so passionate about reaching the lost that we give up our own comforts, we bet the farm to win the lost, and we deal with the messiness of sinners with the grace and love of Jesus. We want to be a church that is intentionally reaching, building, equipping, and sending people to live a life of mission and purpose that sets the tone of culture instead of reflecting the noise of culture. We want to be the stop gap for spiritual needs in our community and region. As the church we put the gospel in action going outside the walls of the building to infuse our community with hope and healing that only Jesus can bring. We will do what it takes, when it takes it, to build the Kingdom of God. We take the great commission seriously. We will have the mindset of Jesus. We will lay ourselves down to see the broken come back to life.

PRAYER DRIVEN
We are a church devoted to prayer. We believe prayer changes everything. We want to be a church that is driven by prayer. Prayer establishes God’s kingdom, ushers in God’s presence, and tunes our ears to God’s voice. With so much noise in the world we want to be a church driven by prayer.

INTENTIONALLY RELATIONAL
We are a church where people are growing with each other in such a way that bridges are built between people groups and the world takes notice of the change in our community. A church that is committed to unity above all. A church who fights for relationships at all costs. We are quick to forgive, quick to listen, and quick to lead with empathy. We are a church family; celebrating each other’s successes and testimonies and bearing each other’s burdens and hardships. We are intentionally involved in each other’s life.

SERVING LIKE JESUS
We are a church who serves wholeheartedly. We don’t come with an “I have to” mindset but show up with an “I get to” heart. We will set the tone for serving in our church and community. Like Jesus we lay down our lives, interests, and preferences to serve Jesus and others.

CRAZY GENEROSITY
We are a church that lives under the blessing of God. A church where generosity is in our DNA. A church that sends people into the mission field locally and globally to see the world won for Jesus.

Each of us has the privilege to be part of the Strengthen project. Blessings follow obedience, so the first step in participating is seeking God’s guidance in your personal commitment. God hears His children’s prayers, and He will guide you as you seek His will for you and your family.

• Begin today by praying about the amount the Lord would have you give. Be open to His direction. God has often done the biggest things through people who felt unworthy or unqualified!
• From February 27 to March 19, study through the Devotional Guide with your family, as you pray together for wisdom concerning your family’s commitment.
• In a few weeks, you will receive a commitment card. Using the commitment card, indicate the total amount you are committing to give over the next 36 months.
• Bring the completed commitment card with you to worship services on Sunday, March 20. Cards will be collected during our worship services.
• If you cannot attend a service that weekend, please mail your commitment card back to Dayspring or drop it off at the church office.
• Give as much of your commitment as possible in the initial offering on Sunday, April 3, as we celebrate together the work that God has begun.