About Us

C3 is a Non-Denominational Christian Church in Naples Florida. Whether you've never been to church before, or you are a lifelong believer in Jesus Christ, we invite you to come as you are for an authentic experience at real church for real people!
Maybe You’re Not Done With Jesus. You’re Just Done With the Drama. C3 isn’t a church for people looking for less Christianity. It’s a church for people who have become frustrated with what has been added to Christianity and want to get back to Christ, Scripture, and the life of the early church.We’re a truly Bible-centered church. For us, that means Scripture gets the final word—even when it challenges our traditions, politics, preferences, or something we have believed our entire lives. We don’t add requirements God hasn’t given, and we won’t remove truths simply because they are difficult or uncomfortable. Whether you’re recovering from church hurt, battling addiction, exhausted by legalism, weary of political Christianity, or simply wondering whether there is still a place for you in church, you’ll find a genuine and welcoming community here. You don’t have to pretend you have everything figured out, and you don’t have to be afraid to ask difficult questions. Scripture Over Spectacle We believe the Word of God is more important than putting on a show. We can use modern tools without allowing production, personalities, or performance to become the point. Church should be centered on Christ and His Word—not the spectacle surrounding them. Grace Over Legalism We take Scripture seriously without adding rules, traditions, or requirements that Scripture does not. Grace is not an excuse to disregard God’s Word, and obedience is not permission to bind people where God has not. Salvation Over Sales We don’t preach a prosperity gospel. God may bless us in many ways, including materially, but following Jesus does not guarantee wealth, health, or an easy life. Faith is not a formula for prosperity, and giving is not a transaction with God. There are no giving requirements at C3, and how much you give will never determine how you are treated or your place in this family. Kingdom Over Politics We don’t confuse the Kingdom of God with America, any nation, a political party, or a candidate. Scripture—not a political platform—shapes what we believe. Our allegiance to Jesus Christ comes first. Family Over Institution We’re not trying to become a megachurch—we’re building a family. We value people over numbers and strive to actually know, love, and serve one another and our Naples community in meaningful ways. At C3, there’s no pretense and no gimmicks—just a commitment to the love and truth of Jesus Christ. Recovering the Priorities of the Early Church The earliest Christians devoted themselves to the Word, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. Those simple priorities in Acts 2:42 continue to shape what we believe church should look like today. We aren’t trying to recreate the first century. We’re trying to recover its priorities. A Pastor, Not a Personality Our pastor is approachable, our people are genuine, and relationships matter here. We believe pastors are called to shepherd people, not build platforms. As a family in Christ, we want to foster the kind of transparency and trust that becomes difficult when the pastor becomes a distant personality and church is reduced to attending a service in a crowd. That means studying Scripture together, worshiping together, eating together, praying for one another, serving together, asking honest questions, and actually knowing the people with whom we worship. We don’t believe bigger automatically means better. Quality of relationship matters more to us than quantity of attendance.If you’ve been looking for a biblical church without the spectacle, legalism, prosperity promises, political litmus tests, or pressure to pretend, maybe it’s time to take another look at church. You may discover that you weren’t done with Jesus at all.You Were Just Done With the Drama. If you have questions, please contact us or schedule a time to meet with our pastor. He’d love to get to know you.

Our Weekly Services

Sundays 10am

We believe in following the biblical model for the church as we see it in the book of Acts where they devoted themselves to the teaching of the Word, fellowship, sharing in meals, and to prayer (Acts 2:42). You can expect to hear biblically rich teaching at C3 Church, then after our 10am service on Sundays, we break bread together as a church family in our Café. Service is held in our worship center where the music is led by a variety of gifted singers who lead us in modern songs. Child Care & Children's Church for 3rd grade and under is provided during our 10am service.

Wednesdays Bible Study - 6pm

On Wednesday evenings, we gather together at 6pm upstairs in our Cafe. We also celebrate the Lord's Supper on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
Our Bible Study is a full hour devoted to the Word of God beginning at 6pm every Wednesday. The Bible Study topics will follow Sunday's Sermon.

What to Expect

Come As You Are! When you walk through the doors at C3 you will feel welcome here. Friendly faces are available to answer your questions whenever you are ready. You will feel relaxed in our casual environment and can take each step in your journey of faith when you feel comfortable. We preach and teach the truth of the Gospel. You will learn about the Bible in a new way that is easy to understand and relevant to your life now. You will experience life lessons from the teachings of Jesus Christ that are applicable to your life and will change you forever. The Word of God is fascinating. It is Good News. It can overcome anything and bring new hope and life. When you hear it for yourself it has such deep meaning and truth. Come and see for yourself. Whether you are looking for something exciting and new in a christian church, or just want to check us out for the first time, or if you are interested in learning God’s word for yourself, you have come to the right place. At C3, all are welcome here.

What We Believe

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God

We believe there is only one living and true God, perfect, infinite and eternal. We believe that God exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit.

Jesus

We Believe that Jesus is the Son of God. We believe Jesus to be the 2nd person of the triune God, making Him God. Through Jesus, God has provided a bridge between God and His creation. We believe Jesus died on the cross as a perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world. Jesus rose from the dead and then returned to heaven. Jesus promises His followers that they too will rise from the dead to eternal life.

Holy Spirit

The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit instructs, comforts, guides, sanctifies, and empowers all those who are the children of God. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the 3rd person of triune God, making Him God.

The Bible

We believe that God has shared His Purpose and Plan for the world through the Bible. The Bible is the perfect rule and final authority in all matters pertaining to the Christian Faith. We believe that the Bible is the authentic Word of God.

The Church

We believe that God established the Church and its mission is to share the Good News with all people. The Church is to worship God and to promote God’s love, joy and peace. Church is an essential part of Christianity - the Biblical definition of Church is to assemble as the Body of Christ

Ministry

We believe that all Christians are called to discover their Spiritual Gifts and to serve in active ministry within and out of the local Church.

Missions

Missions is defined as, "an organized effort for the propagation of the Christian faith". First and foremost, the Church is a mission organization which spreads the Gospel locally and sends and supports missionaries who are trained and equipped to spread the Gospel where it has not yet been heard - it is the function of the Church to do so at the Lord's leading through biblically appointed leaders. In addition to our own missionaries, we do support some organizations utilizing the criteria for selection found here.

Our Commitment

At C3, We are committed to a clear and accurate communication of God’s word. We are committed to prayer. We believe that lost people matter to God. We emphasize God’s unconditional love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We are committed to help people grow spiritually. Value the importance of healthy relationships among the followers of Jesus Christ. We strive to adapt our ministry to be culturally relevant while remaining committed to the core beliefs of what Scripture teaches.

C3 Church History

C3 Church Naples was founded in the early 1980's as "Community Congregational Church" and originally located in North Naples. During the '80's, the church had grown to a considerable size, but did little to disciple young people or adhere to a biblical model and as a result, began declining. Fortunately, God had a plan and sent all the right people to put it in place. These leaders implemented biblical programs and principles in the church, and we began to see positive growth. We changed our name to "Christ Centered Church" in order to reflect the idea that we are now a church driven by and centered in Christ, rather than the ideas and motives of men - Christ is the head of the church, who drives us the body, not the other way around.

Leadership Structure

We adhere to a biblical leadership structure, while using terminology that people in our modern culture can understand. Our Lead Pastor functions as an Elder did in the New Testament, doing the work of discipleship and teaching. Our Lead Pastor is supported by members who function as elders, deacons and ministry workers who make up the Body of Christ. We also have an oversight and advisory board for further accountability that deals with all financial matters and the administration of the church.