Ok…Ok…Ok…Maybe we don't need to Rethink God, but many of us need to Rethink Church!

My Calling

For years God has been calling me (Jim Cedar) to three things:

  1. To bring the hope and life of Jesus Christ to the broken, lost, and hurting people of this world.

  2. To help people understand their purpose and to help them develop a passion for life abundantly.

  3. To empower and guide people to live out their passion for Jesus.

Being called to plant a Reframe Church location and grow a network.

After spending nearly a decade in vocational ministry (as a Senior Pastor), God released me and is calling me to a simpler way of being the church.

I am called by God to lead a ministry focused on those disillusioned with the organized church. This calling comes from a deep conviction that everyone deserves to experience God's transformative love and grace, without the barriers or wounds that may have been caused by institutionalized religion.

My calling is to establish a welcoming, authentic, and transformative space where individuals can encounter the love of Jesus Christ, experience genuine community, and grow in their faith. With a heart full of compassion and a commitment to authenticity, inclusivity, relevance, and transformation, I am eager to embark on this journey to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those disillusioned with the institutional church. I trust that through this ministry, many will come to know the love of Christ and discover their place in the family of God.

I am called to reproduce Reframe Church in other communities. My vision is to create a model that can be adapted and implemented elsewhere, empowering individuals to reach out to those who are disillusioned with the church in their neighborhoods. By sharing resources, training, and support, I aim to inspire others to cultivate welcoming and transformative spaces where people can encounter the love of Christ and experience a genuine community. Together, we can extend this ministry's impact and help even more individuals find their place in the family of God.

The ministry of Reframe Church does not oppose traditional churches; in fact, my family and I actively attend a church where we enjoy both receiving ministry and serving alongside its members. The church is much more than just a physical building; it is the body of believers and the very family of God that constitutes the true essence of the church.

Bar Church - Casper, Wyoming

Connecting with those who have felt disillusioned and disconnected from traditional church has long been a part of my calling and ministry focus. In 2016, I founded the first Bar Church in Casper, WY, a unique ministry designed to reach individuals who feel more at home in a nontraditional church environment.

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By holding services in a casual, familiar environment like a bar, we sought to offer a space where people could engage in worship, fellowship, and conversations about faith in a relaxed, non-intimidating atmosphere. The bar church at The Black Gold Grille was part of a creative and unconventional approach to ministry, meeting people where they were, both physically and spiritually. It provided a non-traditional setting for those who felt uncomfortable or distant from organized religion, fostering a more welcoming, informal space for community-building.