About Us

We are all made in the image of God, and because of this we are all inherently valuable! Read More

Advance Memphis believes that unity comes from embracing the beauty in our differences and recognizing that we are all wonderfully made in the likeness of God, and we are committed to treating each other as such.

Genesis 1:26-28 - Then God said, “ Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Advance Memphis invests in our community and we are committed to long term relationships. Read More

As image bearers of a highly relational God, we believe we are called to love our neighbors and walk alongside them. We have seen that relationships foster true life transformation.

Ephesians 4:1-2 - I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.

1 John 4:12 - No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

God designed us to work and to find dignity through it, just as He gave Adam and Eve the task of tilling and keeping the Garden of Eden. Read More

We believe that God created each one of us with a purpose and He calls us to use our unique skills and talents for His glory.

Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

We believe that the Bible informs who God is and who we are in relation to Him, which guides all that we do. Read More

Our curriculum reflects God’s Word and the belief that we can experience life change through the restoration of broken relationships between man and God, self, others and creation.

Philippians 4:9 - Whatever you have learned or heard or received from me, or seen in me - put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Advance Memphis believes the standard for justice is the one set out by God himself because He is perfect and holy. Read More

We serve a God who continually shows love and compassion for the weak, the vulnerable, and the marginalized. He seeks justice for those who are wronged, while promising to restore all things to wholeness. We seek to love and serve like Christ.

Micah 6:8 - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Advance Memphis highly values the sharing of one another’s perspectives and experiences, and seeks to cultivate opportunities for people from all walks of life to humbly learn from each other. Read More

We believe that humility and respect are the foundation for building trust and creating a safe space for reciprocal learning and growth.

Proverbs 12:15 - Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.