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RED LETTER CHURCHES

Faith without the political aftertaste.


Just a steady commitment to Jesus, His teachings, and the way of love.


Not perfect. Not political.
Not built on fear, power, or finger-pointing.


This map highlights churches that—imperfectly but intentionally—center their faith, teaching, and community around Jesus and His way of love, as shared and submitted by people who know them firsthand.
 

If you’ve been hurt, exhausted, or disillusioned by church culture, start here.

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Sun Valley Community Church

455 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA

https://www.sunvalleycc.com/campus/gilbert

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What is a “Red Letter” Church?

A Red Letter Church isn’t defined by style, politics, or popularity—but by a consistent commitment to follow the words and way of Jesus, especially when that path is uncomfortable or costly.
 

Churches highlighted here tend to be shaped by the following convictions:

  • Jesus sets the tone — His life and teachings guide preaching, decisions, and direction

  • The teachings of Jesus are taken seriously — not just believed, but practiced

  • Belonging matters more than image — people are welcomed and included, not treated as projects

  • Discipleship matters more than performance — transformation over attendance or production value

  • Power is handled carefully — leadership reflects humility and service, not control or celebrity

  • Politics don’t get the final word — issues are filtered through Christlikeness, not partisanship

  • Courage outweighs comfort — faithfulness is chosen even when it risks approval or growth
     

These churches aren’t perfect—but they are intentionally oriented toward Jesus, not culture, fear, or power.

Submitting a Church


This map grows through shared experience—not marketing or official church statements.


Churches may be submitted by people who currently attend or have previously attended them. Submissions should reflect what you’ve personally observed over time, not hopes, intentions, or reputation.
 

All submissions are reviewed for consistency with the Red Letter criteria. Inclusion on the map is not guaranteed.

RED LETTER CRITERIA
Please mark “Yes” only if each statement generally reflects your lived experience with this church.

Jesus' life and teachings set the tone in this church.

Discipleship and spiritual formation matter more than performance or production.

People are welcomed and included, not treated as projects or problems to fix.

Leadership reflects humility and service rather than control, celebrity, or fear.

Political ideology is not preached from the pulpit or used as a spiritual filter.

Scripture is used to point people to Jesus and the way of grace, not primarily to rules or condemnation.

Hard truths are taught even when they are uncomfortable or unpopular.

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