Theory21 exists to end the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to discipleship. Our mission is to unify the Body of Christ by helping people use their unique, God-given creativity to reach the world. When the church divides itself, it stops being a solution and starts being a distraction.

A colorful graphic with a red banner reading "UNIFY", a light blue section with the words "DISCIPLE" and a black spoon, and a green section with the word "OUTREACH" on a gray background with white splatters.

Mission

Theory21 exists to Unify, Disciple, and Reach God’s creation.

We exist to show the Church that there is no single formula for reaching the world. Because God created every person with intentional uniqueness, we believe our methods must be just as diverse as the people He made. What moves one heart might not move another, and we embrace that reality.

For centuries, followers of Christ have been drawing imaginary lines in the sand, dividing the body and losing sight of our true purpose. Every time we disagree on heart issues, the church fractures and another wall is built. We aren’t against denominations, but we are committed to breaking down the barriers that stifle our collective potential. After all, if we remain divided, what does that look like to the outside world? If we divide ourselves, the enemy doesn’t have to. If we divide ourselves, we crumble.

Discipleship isn't a 'copy-paste' formula; every individual requires a unique approach, and that is the true beauty of God’s creation. We leverage our diverse talents, creativity, and lived experiences to build the Kingdom, recognizing that our differences are exactly what allow us to reach a broken world. Whether we are building quiet, intentional relationships that meet people where they are or engaging in bold, public evangelism, the methods may vary, but our mission remains the same.

Personal Anecdote

As a child I grew up in a Baptist church in small town Texas. I had no idea what a denomination was, or how legalistic one could be. It wasn’t until I asked my mom if I could go to another church with my friend that it was explained to me. My mom told me it was my choice, but she would not attend due to preferences. I started to attend an Assemblies of God church and that is where I learned that not all churches are the same. My first Sunday I was sitting in the front row with my friends, which was already very different from the middle to back sections I normally sat. Worship was different, more upbeat and far different from the hymns I grew up singing. It wasn’t until the end of the last song that I heard something that startled me and quite frankly made me fear for my life. Someone in the congregation started speaking in tongues and I didn’t know what was going on. I asked my friend afterwards what that was and they explained it to me very well but tagged on at the end that Baptist don’t believe in doing it. This is truly where the compare and contrast of the Christian faith started for me. I learned about Methodist, Church of Christ, Foursquare, Lutheran, and many more, each with their own little quirks and differences. At times when I’d be gathered with other Christians and a denomination was brought up that wasn’t the current one I was attending, rude and disrespectful remarks would be made about whatever the denomination was. Normally the remarks were followed up with “I was raised (insert denomination here) so I know.” Luckily, I have met plenty of people that blur the lines that have been drawn and showcase it in a more respectful manner. Simply put, different houses have different rules. Through this understanding I have developed many friendships among the different parts of the body of Christ, and with that I’ve seen lives changed.