OUR VISION

When Stone Arbor was launched in 2007, I prayed God would use this church to have a big impact; on people in every generation, and on people beyond our city.

God further clarified this vision in 2020 and our church rallied behind our 4-part vision, called ADVANCE. Our vision goes beyond us; our hope is to develop a launchpad that reproduces strong kingdom culture and strategic, new ministries. 

To see this happen we must pray boldly, move in faith, and ADVANCE for the sake of God’s kingdom here in Riverside and beyond.

Maybe God is calling you to ADVANCE with us?  

Josh De La Rosa | Lead Pastor

  • Build our Glenhaven campus into a home base & launchpad.

  • Launch 3 healthy, reproducible churches in strategic California cities.

  • Train 200 kingdom-minded leaders through various training programs.

  • Extend through the use of multi-site campuses in our region.

“Come on… perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”

I Samuel 14:6

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BUILD

A completed campus is a foundational part of a much larger, kingdom vision. Over the next decade, we believe this permanent, strategic, and central location will be a launchpad to help us accomplish our vision.  

Developing a church campus in the exact heart of Riverside gives us permanence, visibility, and a ministry advantage. Building out this campus communicates to our city and neighbors that we are here to stay, and they can count on us to be their church home for decades to come.

Progress: we’ve completed phase 1 and are about to start phase 2!

LAUNCH

Church planting is a proven strategy to reach people far from God in CA. While many are leaving our state due to rising costs and cultural pressures, we are committed to training and sending qualified church planters out to begin new churches. Our first three church plants have fueled our vision to see many more churches begin from Stone Arbor. 

Progress:

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Valley Light Church | Santa Clarita, CA Launched in 2020

Pathfinder Church | Reno, NV Launched in 2023

Beacon Church | Folsom, CA Launching in 2025

We have a vision to raise up 200 kingdom leaders. Through a variety of training programs, we aim to deploy future church planters, missionaries, and leaders who will have an impact on their communities. 

Progress: we’ve trained 95 leaders and have many more in the pipeline!

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EXTEND

To meet the unique opportunity of our region and multiply our ministry efforts, launching new, smaller campuses allows us to keep ADVANCING. Our multi-site model is unique in that we want live teaching, local staff, and neighborhood-specific ministry offerings. 

Progress: we’re actively exploring and planning for our first multi-site campus.

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