STORIES FROM THE PEOPLE OF
RESONATE CHURCH
STORIES FROM THE PEOPLE OF
RESONATE CHURCH
SEEK FIRST STORIES
Check out these powerful stories to see how your generosity is making a difference in our church, city, and around the world. As we journey together through Seek First, we'd love to hear how this discipleship journey has deepened your faith, shaped your obedience, and moved you to live for His glory. Take a moment to fill out the form and share what God is doing in you and through you!
Taking the Next Step
Spencer's Story
Spencer’s story illustrates that seeking God’s kingdom requires reordering our entire lives—including relationships, finances, and time—through daily surrender and obedient action. By moving from the sidelines to active faith, we discover that God provides what we need as our individual commitment to His priorities sparks lasting change.
I Am "The One"
Corinne’s Story
Corinne’s story highlights that profound transformation begins when we move past seeing Jesus as a mere problem-solver to surrendering to the overwhelming beauty of His sacrifice and love. This shift from transactional faith to heartfelt devotion leads to a powerful emotional breakthrough and public declaration through baptism, marking the beginning of a truly changed life.
Staying the Course
Lorcan & Sirina’s Story
Lorcan and Sirina’s move to Oakland illustrates how choosing divine conviction over human desire reveals God’s provision and life-giving purpose through a counterintuitive "yes." Rather than demanding a map for the entire future, God simply asks for our daily trust and a faithful commitment to His calling.
Joining the Journey
Resonate Milpitas' Story
This is an incredible story of church planting in Milpitas and how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary kingdom work. We hope this will challenge and encourage you to consider how your faithful obedience today could be part of a story that impacts eternity.
In the Splash Zone
Midpoint Vision
Entering the "splash zone" means shifting from passive observation to active participation in God's work through service, discipleship, and community. By intentionally positioning ourselves where He is moving, we witness firsthand the transformation of lives and the expansion of His kingdom.
Serving Our City through Street Ministry
John & Michelle's Story
Joey and Michelle’s story is a powerful reminder that God calls us to move from passive spectators to active participants in His work. You don’t have to be perfect or fully equipped—God works through us as we step out in faith. The call is simple: stop spectating and start participating in tangible expressions of Christ’s love.
A Marriage Redeemed
Maka & Michelle's Story
A couple on the brink of separation found hope and transformation through faith at Resonate Church, where gospel preaching ignited a spiritual awakening. Through baptism and renewed faith in Jesus, they experienced healing in their marriage, demonstrating that God can breathe new life into any relationship.
Where Every Child Can Thrive in Christ
Albert & Alejandro's Story
Alejandro and his family share their journey raising their 12-year-old son with autism, and how they’ve seen God’s faithfulness through every season. Their church became more than a place of worship; it became a family that embraced them with love, friendship, and belonging. This is a story of hope, inclusion, and God’s unshakable love.
Authentic Fellowship through Missional Community
Christine's Story
Christine's journey into a Missional Community revealed the transformative power of authentic fellowship, where weekly gatherings, prayer, and gospel-centered conversations deepened her faith and led to divine encounters, highlighting the profound impact of saying "yes" to Jesus and genuine community.
Serving Children Deepened My Faith
Charlene’s Story
Charlene’s story is a powerful reminder of what happens when we say yes to God. Through one step of faith, she began serving with RESkids — changing lives, including her own.
Mobilize Love Block Parties
Christian’s Story
Together with our partner Mobilize Love, we’ve hosted block parties in Newark and Hayward. Watch as Christian, Mobilize Love’s founder, shares how this partnership is helping share the gospel and meet real needs in the community.
Activated for the Gospel
Nghia’s Story
The launch of the Milpitas Campus is a testament to God’s miraculous work in motion. Through Nghia’s powerful story, witness how the Lord is opening doors to bring the hope of the Gospel to the people in Milpitas.
Commitment Update
On April 6, 2025, Pastor Ryan shared an exciting Seek First update. We celebrated life change, bold commitments, and generosity—a powerful testament to what God is doing in our church. Thank you for saying yes to the Lord and being part of the Seek First journey!
Celebration Weekend Highlights
God has moved in incredible ways through our Seek First journey, a season marked by surrender, unity, and bold faith. We’re so grateful for everyone who stepped out in generosity. Let’s continue building a culture of faith-filled giving that advances God’s kingdom.
Advance Commitment Night
On March 9, 2025, hundreds gathered at Cal State East Bay to surrender to Jesus and believe for transformation in the Bay Area. Through bold generosity, faithful service, and powerful prayer, we united with one heart—to see God’s Kingdom move in our region like never before.
The Beauty of the Gospel
Emmanuel's Story
Emmanuel’s inspiring story shows how God transformed his life and called him to Resonate. Empowered by God’s Word, he encourages us to take a bold leap of faith and share God’s grace and love with those who haven’t yet experienced it.
Support on the Other Side of Surrender
Christopher's Story
Hear Christopher’s story of surrender and how God called him to plant a church campus in Oakland. However, the mission isn’t finished - there’s more fruit to bear and more hearts to lead towards God and His Kingdom.
A Family Transformed by Prayer & Persistence
Paul & Lisa's Story
Paul and Lisa’s story is one of transformation, faith, and hope in Jesus. Watch how they came to know Christ as their Savior and found Resonate Church as their home, revealing how God moves in powerful, unexpected ways, reminding us to trust His voice and take bold steps of faith.