WELCOME TO FREE LIFE CHURCH
New to Free Life Church?
Our congregation consists of people united in our love for Jesus Christ and our desire to see His Kingdom impact our city and beyond.
At FLC, church is more than checking a box. We gather to worship our King and encounter the presence of God. We believe church is the household of God with Him as our Father and therefore includes family and community. It is a place to be accepted as you are and equipped to become all God has purposed you to be.
Are you looking to connect and learn more about Free Life?
What are services like?
Kids Check-In Begins: 9:45 am
Coffee Bar Opens: 9:45 am
Worship Service: 10:00 am
Sunday mornings have a relaxed atmosphere with warm, friendly people to welcome you. You will receive a welcome packet with information about who we are and a welcome card for you to fill out so we can connect with you. Be sure to drop your card off at the Welcome Table in the lobby and grab a gift bag on the way out. Our services run about 90 minutes.
Tea and coffee are available right before and after the service. We would love to grab a cup of coffee with you and get to know you. Sunday mornings are a great time to connect in fellowship and grow in your faith.
What is the style of your worship?
At Free Life Church we love to worship. Our worship team plays contemporary music and we believe and encourage everyone to worship in their own unique way. As we worship, we are actively seeking to encounter God’s presence and be led by the Holy Spirit.
How should I dress?
At Free Life we are interested in you – not what you are wearing. You don’t need to worry about dressing up – or dressing down. Wear whatever is comfortable for you.
OUR MISSION
To advance the Kingdom of God where we live and everywhere we go.
As believers, we are ambassadors for the Kingdom of Heaven, to bring His world and accomplish His will here on the earth.
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” -Matthew 6:10, ESV
OUR VISION
We believe that people need to encounter the God who created them. The first and greatest encounter is our salvation, but it doesn’t end there. We endeavor to build our lives pursuing God’s presence and trusting His power to manifest in our day-to-day lives.
We believe God desires His children to grow into strong and mature disciples who walk in freedom and victory in their lives. We desire to see people “equipped for the work of the ministry.”
We believe people are part of Gods family, and this requires strong, authentic relationships with other believers and to be intentional in building those relationships. We also desire to see our church engaging our community and sharing the love of Jesus with everyone.
OUR PASTORAL TEAM
CLAYTON & JEN GRENFELL
Clayton, Senior Pastor of FLC, and his wife Jen have devoted their lives to serving Jesus, advancing His Kingdom, and serving people. Jen led the Youth Group at FLC when she was still a teen, then became a part of the leadership team in 2008. Clayton began full-time ministry in 2004 at New Covenant Church Bryanston in Johannesburg, South Africa. He arrived in Leesburg, VA in 2007 and has served on the eldership team since 2008. Clayton and Jen married in 2011 and now have two children.
GUY & TRACEY DE BLANK
Guy and Tracey are all about the freedom that is found in Jesus Christ. They have held leadership positions in a number of denominational and non-denominational churches over the past eighteen years. They came to Free Life in 2007 where they have served in numerous capacities. They have four adult children and live in Hamilton, Virginia.
DUANE & MARIE KOBAYASHI
Duane and Marie came to FLC during its earliest days in 2003. They have served the church in many capacities and have been on the eldership team since 2004. They have four children and live in Reston, Virginia.
KEVIN & KATIE POOL
Kevin and Katie are passionate about community and God’s design for the church to be family. They came to Free Life in 2008 where they met, later married, and served in numerous capacities. They have three children and live in Leesburg, VA.
JOSH & RACHEL DINNEEN
Josh and Rachel have a desire to see lives restored, and for people to experience God in a new and powerful way. They joined FLC in 2013 and have served in several areas. They live in Ashburn VA and have four daughters.
TOMMY AND CARLY CAROTHERS
Tommy and Carly have been with FLC since 2006. They have been involved in the leadership of multiple ministries at different times, and share a desire to see God’s people live out the gifts and callings that He has put in them. They have 3 children and live in Ashburn.
MINISTRY & SERVING TEAM
MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS
Outreach (OneHope): Bill & Beth Larock
Men’s Ministry: Josh Dinneen
Intercession Team: Chantelle Grenfell
Financial Peace: Glen & Talley Hess
Kids Ministry: Christiane Dinneen
Worship Team: Jen Grenfell, Devin Gannaway
Ministry Team: Ken & Michelle Grenfell
Junior Youth: TBD
Living Free: Tracey de Blank
Sound Team: Aaron Brown
Senior Youth: Luke & Natasha Loparo
Life Groups: Kevin & Katie Pool
CARE Team: Melinda Wooden
Young Adults: Tommy & Carly Carothers
SERVING TEAM LEADERS
Hosting Team: Kathy Galvan
FreeLife Kids Team: Christiane Dinneen
Audio/Visual (AV) Team: Duane Kobayashi
Sound Team: Aaron Brown
Worship Team: Jen Grenfell, Devin Gannaway
Events Team: Rachel Dinneen
Childcare Team: Christiane Dinneen
Care Team: Melinda Wooden