About Us
The best is yet to come.
We exist to point creatives to their Creator, that they would become fully alive followers of Jesus.
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About Us
It all started in 2013.
In 2013, Travis, Jena, and 23 others moved to San Francisco to join what God was doing in the City.
Since then, God has taken that small group of people and turned them into a flourishing community of faith that serves hundreds of people every week. It has been a beautiful journey of impact, miracles, and faith.
But as good as our past has been, we believe that our future is even better. And we want to invite you to into the story so that, with God, we can write our best chapters yet as a church community.
But as good as our past has been, we believe that our future is even better. And we want to invite you to into the story so that, with God, we can write our best chapters yet as a church community.
Our
Pastors
Pastors Travis and Jena are the Founding Pastors and serve as the Co-Lead Pastors of Canvas.
Jena Clark
Co-Lead Pastor
Travis Clark
Co-Lead Pastor
Our Beliefs
These are our core beliefs that we hold tightly to as a community.
Jesus
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.
Humanity
We believe that all humans, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, are made in the image of God and is worthy of love, dignity, and honor. Additionally, we not only believe all people are created by God, we believe that all humans are created to create in partnership with God.
The Bible
The Bible is a sacred, mysterious, and historical collection of ancient books of various literary genres. While it was written by human authors, we believe it was done so under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit and is vital in guiding the follower of Jesus into what it means to be fully alive.
The Church
The Church is a local community of believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the Good News and realities of the Kingdom of God to the world.
Justice
We believe that God is for the oppressed and fighting for the marginalized. As a community we believe that justice is not just a social issue, it is a Gospel issue. We are committed to resisting all forms of injustice that degrade or diminish the value or dignity of a fellow human who bears the image of God.
From the moment I walked into Canvas Church, I felt a sense of belonging and I knew I was in a place where I could grow spiritually.
James G.
Canvas Core Values
Our Mantras
You'll hear us say these mantras a lot at Canvas. Here's why:
You don't have to believe with us to be with us.
Canvas is a safe space for all people and all beliefs. We don't believe you have to agree 100% in order to love 100%. At Canvas, all are welcome at the table.
If it's too big for us, it's just right for God.
We do not believe that Jesus died so that we can arrive safely at death. Because of this we are committed to living with a vision that is too big for us, but just right for God.
You were created to create.
The original human mandate was to create culture in partnership with God. We believe living a life of purpose is a vital part of what it means to be fully human and fully alive.
Love where you live.
We are not just a church in San Francisco, we are a church that is for San Francisco. Because of this we serve the needs of our city in order to flourish our city.
Life before death.
Jesus came to give you an abundant life (John 10:10). We believe that Jesus gave his life so that you can live yours fully. Not just after death, but before death, also.
Our word for 2025
Formed.
In 2025, our word as a church is "formed." As a church, we are seeking to make this a year of deep and lasting spiritual formation.
