We have divided our UnderCurrent movement into 4 streams. There is a progression that takes place with some being very light and relationally driven with other being more heavy and theologically driven. We believe that God is present in each of these areas, even the ones with no spiritual agenda. We haven’t yet developed UnderCurrents for each area but it’s where we are headed.
Relate
These UnderCurrents have one purpose: build relationships. They essentially are the entry point of our UnderCurrent Movement. There is no hidden agenda. For instance, Good Eats UnderCurrents are about people coming together, eating some good food and getting to know each other deeper than just mere acquaintances. It’s our experience that in this environment that talk about faith comes up. We don’t discourage this in any way but this isn’t the goal. We encourage those in these UnderCurrents to invite friends along who aren’t Christ followers and don’t come to TXC.
Renew
UnderCurrents with a renewal focus are all about renewing our minds, bodies and souls in an atmosphere that is more physical. This will usually end up looking like an UnderCurrent that is more recreationally driven.
Restore
We believe that God has invited His church into His mission of reconnected people to Him through Christ. This makes us missionaries in the cultures in which we find ourselves in and as missionaries, it’s important that we speak in a language that people understand. One way we do this is through serving. UnderCurrents with a restoration focus are those who go into the community, find needs and organize initiatives that our church will participate. Each UnderCurrent serves 1x/semester and these initiatives make it easier on the leaders of the rest of the UnderCurrents.
Revive
These UnderCurrents are not for the week of heart. They are the training ground for up and coming leaders, possibly even pastors depending on the person. They will usually run for 2 semesters, back to back and will focus on deeper issues of theology and becoming more like Christ.
