A place to belong · A Life Made New

There is room
for you here.

Refuge Church is a welcoming, Spirit-filled community in Excelsior Springs—a place to encounter Jesus, find family, and experience hope.

Refuge Church family enjoying a community bubble event
Faith lived together
Children gathering around a table at Refuge Church
A place for every generation

Welcome home

A church for real people finding real hope.

You do not have to have everything figured out before you walk through the doors. Refuge is a family where you can meet Jesus, ask honest questions, and take your next step.

Whether church is familiar or completely new, we will be ready to welcome you.

What to expect

Your first Sunday, made simple.

01

A warm welcome

Friendly faces will help you find your way, without pressure or awkward attention.

02

Worship and a message

Meaningful worship and practical, Bible-centered teaching for everyday life.

03

Room for your family

A community where every generation can belong, grow, and build lasting relationships.

Pastor James Chester praying with members of Refuge Church

Meet our pastor

Pastor James Chester

Refuge Church is a place where people are known, prayer is personal, and no one has to walk through life alone.

“Our heart is simple: help people encounter Jesus, find family, and experience hope.”
Meet the Refuge leadership

Take a next step

There is a place for you in the story.

Thursdays · 7 PM   /   Sundays · 4:30 PM

Experience hope
this Sunday.

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