WE CAN'T WAIT
TO MEET YOU!
This Easter, we invite you to celebrate with us at Forward Church. Here you're find a unique experience filled with warmth, community, and the uplifting message of hope. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a new church home, we exist to help you find hope in Jesus.
Every Sunday: 11:00 AM
15375 Barranca Pkwy Suite G107 Irvine, CA 92618
WHY SHOULD I COME TO FORWARD CHURCH?
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
We believe life is better together! At Forward Church, we love and encourage one another. Here you’ll connect with friends who are just like you and ready to do the same!
FIND YOUR FAITH
Have questions about God or faith? This is a safe place to work through questions and grow in faith as you hear the truth of God and experience genuine community.
FIND YOUR PURPOSE
Find ways to partner inside and outside of the church to make a difference in our city and to spread the love of Jesus Christ to the world!
Senior Pastor
BOGDAN KIPKO
Bogdan and Victoria Kipko love Jesus and are passionate about telling everyone about Him! They are church planters who planted Forward Church in Irvine, Calif.
Both Bogdan and Victoria were born in the former Soviet Union and then immigrated with their parents to the United States in the early '90s. Bogdan immigrated with his parents and four sisters to Seattle, Wash. Victoria immigrated with her parents and brother and sister to Orange County, Calif. Victoria and Bogdan met through mutual friends and got married in Dana Point, Calif.
Victoria is a lead church planter's wife, a graduate of the Interior Designer's Institute and the leader of Divine, which is a growing women's ministry at Forward Church. She is also an amazing cook! Pastor Bogdan graduated from University Of Washington and Talbot Theological Seminary.
Forward Kids
Your kids will have a blast with engaging Bible stories, fun activities, and a safe environment where they can learn about Jesus at their level.
🧼 Clean: Every space is thoroughly cleaned and prepared so your kids can enjoy a fresh, welcoming environment.
🔐 Safe: From secure check-in to trained volunteers, your child’s safety is our top priority.
😆 Fun: We bring the joy with games, music, and Bible stories your kids will love and remember!
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Holy BibleThe Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).
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TrinityThere is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).
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Jesus ChristJesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. (John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5).
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Virgin BirthJesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary's womb; therefore, He is the Son of God (Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35).
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RepentanceRepentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation (Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9).
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SalvationWe are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).
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RedemptionMan was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell; his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21).
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HeavenHeaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; II Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4).
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HellAfter living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8).
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Water BaptismFollowing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48).
