Scroll to walk through who we are, what we believe, and who stewards this house.
The story
The Tent is not a performance or a program to attend. We are a community hungry for God's presence—learning to pray, worship, and study His Word together.
These shape how we gather, serve, and show up for one another—not as ideals on a wall, but as commitments we return to.
Giving up time and resources for others. Not a feeling—an action.
We don't talk about faith—we exercise it. Every gathering is an opportunity to step out and trust God. No spectators.
Keeping pure from the stains of this world—especially in our minds. Set apart, not cold.
Everything we do, we do for God. Conscious of the audience. Using His gifts to give back to Him.
We plan gatherings with care and leave room for the Spirit to move. Schedules and details are subject to change — we stay long enough to let God work.
We're looking for Joshuas—people who remain when others leave. Leadership is earned by faithfulness and depth.
The lost aren't in churches—they're in the marketplace. We equip people to represent Christ wherever they work, build, and lead.
We celebrate others. We bring intensity. We speak truth regardless of who's watching.
We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
And one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. We confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and we look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
O. is the founder and lead steward of The Tent. Born in Nigeria and raised around the Chicagoland area, he is a former football player at the University of Illinois with deep expertise in leadership and engineering. He is passionate about spiritual formation, leadership development, preaching the gospel, and building systems to advance the kingdom.
Christine serves alongside her husband in leading and stewarding the administration of The Tent. Born and raised in Chicago and a graduate of the University of Illinois, she weaves her understanding of production and design to disciple the next generation of servant leaders.
You felt the pull. That's enough. Come hungry. Leave changed. Come back.
