Waypoint Church is a community of Jesus-followers centralized in Wentzville, MO, and gathered in communities all around Missouri and Kansas. We value the truth of Scripture, the teachings of Jesus, the way of life He has called us to live, and the mission to love and serve our neighbors for the sake of the gospel. For clarity, we've distilled our identity into the five "We Are" statements listed below.

The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ perfectly fulfilled the law, sacrificially died for our sins, physically rose from the dead, to permanently reconcile His people to a holy God through repentance of sin and faith in Him. We call that good news “the gospel,” and it invites us into a brand-new life, a restored relationship with God, and an eternal residence in His coming kingdom. We are unapologetically centered on this good news and we will forever be a good-news people.

The gospel does not just save us, but it changes us. It teaches us to live all of life all for Jesus. The power to follow Jesus comes from two things: the Holy Spirit and the word of God. The Holy Spirit is at work in us to illuminate and apply God’s living and active word—renewing our minds and transforming our hearts, expanding our capacity for all of life worship.

Disciples live with the same purpose as Jesus: to make God known and loved all over the world. Everything we do is aimed toward that end. We are passionate about equipping God’s people to love God and love their neighbors—to go across the street and around the world.

Jesus’ life was marked by faithful, humble, and generous service. We follow His example by serving others faithfully both inside the church and out in the community. This is a tangible expression of God’s grace and love for the world.

Community is the context for worship, discipleship, mission, and service. It’s not a preference but rather a part of our new identity as God’s people. We were made for relationship with God and with one another. The gospel creates space for us to be fully known and wholly loved.

Matt Hess has had the privilege to serve as a pastor, church planter, and church planting catalyst for over twenty years in various locations. At the heart of each role, is a deep desire to see lives transformed through the saving power of Jesus Christ! Matt’s ministry passion revolves around four primary areas: developing leaders, helping plant multiplying churches, vision casting, and preaching the Gospel. Matt also serves as a church planting catalyst with the Send Network Missouri team helping churches across our state plant churches.

He is married to Arrica, and together, they have been blessed with four incredible kids, Isaac (17), Gavyn (15), Seanna (13), and Kadence (9).