The Next Ten – What is "Love the 'Ville'?

This Sunday, Tyler launched The Next Ten sermon series! The message reminded us that the church is called to embody both spiritual justice (grace and forgiveness for the lost) and social justice (love and dignity for the marginalized), just as Jesus did. Over the past decade, the Love the Ville movement has impacted Louisville through schools, nonprofits, immigrant ministries, and church partnerships—fueled by radical generosity and service.

Now, it’s time to take the vision even further. For the next 10 years, we are stepping into three bold new initiatives:

• Build a multipurpose outreach center on our Brownsboro campus
• Plant a new campus in Central Louisville.
• Start a Love the ‘Ville Hub for immigrants.

 

Our LTV Missiology

The Love the 'Ville Lifestyle–We unleash Jesus' love - every day, everybody, everywhere. In the home, workplace, school, city, and church.

 

5 Founding Principles of Love the ’Ville:

1. Making a Difference Locally – Staying rooted in Louisville, knowing our neighbors by name, and meeting real needs close to home.
2. Identifying the Real Needs of Our City – Not assuming but listening. We learn from principals, nonprofit leaders, and longtime residents. Instead of saying “Here’s what we do,” we ask, “How can we help?”
3. Empowering the Best Partners – Supporting the strongest nonprofits, schools, and churches for greater, lasting impact.
4. Redefining Church – Reshape how people see church: not political, not detached, but a shining light pointing to Jesus. Love the ‘Ville is intentionally rooted in the church. By staying connected to Matthew 5:14–16, the movement exists to be salt and light, showing good deeds so that people give glory to God, not to human institutions.
5. Doing This for the Long Haul – We’re in it for the long run. God blesses longevity, and we are committed to faithful service in our city.