Cafés Open + Sunday School
9:00 AMCoffee, connection, and Adult Sunday School in Room 103.
A Foursquare Church in Decatur, Illinois
Loving God. Loving People. Making Jesus Known.
Life Foursquare is a vibrant, diverse community of believers on the west side of Decatur. Whether you're new to church or just new to Life, come as you are — something special happens when the Church gathers.
Sunday 9 & 10 AMWednesday 5:30 & 6:30 PM Decatur, IL
Your First Sunday
Come as you are. There's a seat waiting for you.
It is impossible to love God and not love people. Everything we do serves as a means by which we love God and our neighbor — in response to Jesus' own answer for the greatest commandment.
What do I wear?
You'll see everything from jeans and t-shirts to dresses and suits. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable — we're just glad you're here.
How long is the service?
Services usually last about 90 minutes, including worship, the Word, fellowship, and time for prayer.
What about my kids?
We have age-specific, creative lessons for children birth through fifth grade so your family can grow together.
Can I bring a friend?
Absolutely — in fact, we encourage it. Life is better together, and you won't be singled out or put on the spot.
Service Times
Worship Service
10:00 AMWorship, the Word, and a place for the whole family.
Family Dinner
5:30 PMA shared meal together before midweek activities.
Kids, Youth + Adults
6:30 PMAge-specific activities and growth for the whole family.
Meet Our Pastors
Mark & Lynn Cooper
Pastors Mark and Lynn attended Life Bible College East, where they met and later married. They have three children: Elijah, Isabella, and Magnolia. After serving in Vermilion, OH for five years, they moved to Decatur in 2010 and served as NextGen Pastors for nearly six years before becoming our lead pastors in April 2016. Mark and Lynn have a passion to lead people into a relevant, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ, train leaders, and impact our community.
2016Lead Pastors Since
6 YrsAs NextGen Pastors First
3Kids: Elijah, Isabella & Magnolia
What We Believe
Core values that shape everything we do.
The Bible
Inspired, flawless, and God-breathed — the Word of the Lord.
2 Timothy 3:16-17Salvation
A gift received through declaring Jesus as Lord, never earned by what we do.
Romans 10:9-10Jesus Christ
Fully God and fully man — crucified, killed, and resurrected to break sin's dominion.
John 1:1-5Holy Spirit
The Helper Jesus promised, teaching us and reminding us of God's Word.
John 14:26Redemption
Restoration brought to what was once broken — freed from the power of sin.
Ephesians 1:7Serving Others
As our hearts are changed, we shift focus off ourselves and onto others.
Galatians 5:13-14People Change
We are new people, not identified by our past but by new life in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17Family
Through Jesus we've become one body, privileged to care for one another.
1 Corinthians 12:25-27Word
The foundation of truth in the lives of believers, communicating God's heart.
Everything we do aligns with itWorship
Our response to God — both gathered at church and lived out in the world.
A daily posturePrayer
Communication with God — asking, receiving, and seeking His Kingdom.
An open invitationFellowship
The Church cannot function as islands; we're encouraged and grown together.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4Find Your Place
Building solid lives through prayer, worship, the Word + fellowship.
LifeKids
Partnering with families to help kids Love God, Love People, and Change the World — creative, age-specific lessons birth through 5th grade.
Grove Youth
Helping students uncover their God-given purpose in a fun, supportive environment.
Life YA
For young adults 18-35 to connect and do life together. Text "LifeYA" to (217) 858-3853 to get connected.
Life Groups
Essential to the growth of the church and the believer — an excellent opportunity to form deeper relationships in community.
Wednesday Nights
Grow beyond what you learn on Sundays — space for all ages to grow and learn together, midweek.
Serve on a Team
Connecting every person to an opportunity to live out their calling by serving others — there's a place for you.
Our Team
The people behind the ministry.
Lead Pastors
Mark + Lynn Cooper
Leading Life Foursquare since April 2016 with a passion to lead people into a relevant, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ, train leaders, and impact our community.
Austin Hemmen
Pastor of Operations
Mitchell Rapp
Worship + Young Adult Leader
Judy Gallagher
Ministry Support
Tina Decker
Administrative Director
Nichole Watkins
LifeKids Ministry Director
Jared Gregory
Media + Tech Pastor
Heather Morales
Staff Pastor
Vincent Reed
Facilities
Mark Massey
Ministry Alignment Director
Becky Massey
Ministry Alignment Director
Starla Street
Community Chaplain
Worldwide Witness
Making Jesus known locally + globally.
Southeast Asia
Grace House
The Arters oversee a safe house for girls at high risk of abuse and trafficking, currently serving 12 girls with safety and hope.
Cambodia
Church + Orphan Homes
Over 15 years, thousands of churches have been planted and orphans cared for — 106 homes now serve roughly 3,000 children.
Africa
Foursquare Missions Press
FMP has spread the gospel to 115 countries in 60 languages, resourcing Foursquare missionaries and national leaders worldwide.
Dominican Republic
Casas Por Cristo
We build homes for families and relationships between volunteers, pastors, and communities — building the Kingdom one house at a time.
Dominican Republic · July 19-25, 2026
Sign Up To Go Join our next Casas Por Cristo missions trip.
We'll build a house, spend time with the community, and honor Jesus through our going — living out the Great Commission together.
The Next 100
One Vision. 100% Mission.
A bold step of faith: every tithe dollar fueling direct ministry impact — reaching the lost, serving Decatur, strengthening the next generation, and sending hope beyond our walls.
Making Jesus Known
Funding outreach, evangelism, and missions so no neighbor, coworker, or nation goes without hearing the name of Jesus.
The Cyrus Initiative
Keeping our facility ready for ministry — well maintained, properly equipped, and developed for future growth. 130 partners needed.
Monthly maintenance supplies$5/wk
Annual HVAC / A/V service$15/wk
Major renovation fund$30/wk
Project 119
Removing financial barriers so every student can encounter Jesus at camps, events, and NextGen ministries. 130 partners needed.
1 student to summer camp$5/wk
20 kids to Awana$15/wk
16 kids to LifeKids Day Camp$30/wk
Next Steps
Discover your God-given purpose.
Water Baptism
The first story of Jesus' ministry, and His last instruction to His disciples — go and baptize.
Sign UpChild Dedication
A public commitment before God, your church, and your family to lead and spiritually nurture your child.
Sign UpMembership
Move from the sidelines into the game — partner through service and Life Groups as part of our family.
Sign UpServe on a Team
No matter your gifting, interests, or schedule — there's a place for you to serve God by serving others.
Sign UpVisit Us
2954 W. Ash Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
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