con·verge: (of several people or things) coming together from different directions so as eventually to meet.
When heaven and earth
converge, lives are changed
Converge is more than a name.
Lives are changed, broken hearts are mended, people are healed, and our true purpose is found when heaven converges with earth and we encounter the Presence of God. Our heart for the Longview area is that everyone would have the chance to have that encounter.
It's where Heaven meets Earth.
We serve the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God loves it when generations converge. We are committed to be a church where every age is ministered to. Our desire is that your whole family would be excited to call Converge Church home.
It's where generations unite.
It's where people of all backgrounds come together.
God doesn’t play favorites and neither do we. No matter where you are in your journey, where you live in the city, or what your past looks like, you are welcome here! Our church is a place where all walks of life can converge and experience the Presence of God together as a family.
At Converge Church, you can expect a warm welcome, fresh coffee, and friendly faces as soon as you arrive. Our service includes powerful worship, an encouraging message that connects with real life, and time for prayer and response. We keep things relaxed but focused on Jesus, creating space for people to experience God’s presence and community.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SERVICES
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Come as you are. Whether you’re in jeans or your Sunday best, you’ll fit right in at Converge Church.
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Your kids are welcome at Converge Kids! Converge Kids is a fun, safe, and faith-filled environment where children learn about Jesus in ways that capture their hearts and spark their curiosity.
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Our Sunday service lasts about 90 minutes, packed with worship, teaching, and moments that inspire and connect.
Lead Pastors
Kenny and Jackalyn Smith come from a long history of ministry. They moved to Texas from Oregon, where they had served as Generation Pastors, Executive Pastors, and elders.
Our Journey
Converge Church was born out of a word from the Lord that came to Kenny and Jackalyn Smith in 2021. After 20-plus years serving as youth pastor and then executive pastor, it was time to start their own church. In January of 2023, Kenny, Jackalyn, and their five kids, along with four other families, moved from Oregon to Longview, TX, to plant Converge Church. With a clear vision to build a church where people can encounter Jesus and a mission to reach the families of East Texas, the team is excited to bring the anointing they have cultivated over years of serving together to this amazing city.