Gilgal is one of the most significant — and most overlooked — places in the entire Old Testament. Tucked into the narratives of Joshua and 1 Samuel, it was a place the people of God returned to again and again, and every time they did, something important happened. Gilgal was where they celebrated, were restored, obeyed, gathered, sought wisdom, worshipped, and committed themselves to God’s purposes. It wasn’t just a location on a map. It was a way of life.

We believe God is calling us to embody that same way of life together. Not as merely a place, but as a people and an ideal. That’s why we call ourselves The Gilgal Project — an ongoing, never-finished endeavor to be the kind of community Gilgal represents:

Celebration
At Gilgal, memorial stones were set up so that future generations would ask about them — and parents would tell their children of God’s mighty works. When we recount what God has done, both in Scripture and in our own lives, it becomes an act of praise. We are a community that celebrates the Lord and all He has done and will do.

Restoration
Here the Israelites renewed their covenant with God. The reproach of the past was rolled away, and they were made whole. We believe the forgiveness and restoration that come through faith in Jesus are at the heart of our message — and we want everyone to know that grace is available to them.

Obedience
At Gilgal, the people returned to the sacred rhythms of their life with God — Passover, covenant faithfulness, and trust in His provision. We are a people who recognize God’s leading in our lives and seek to submit to it, individually and together.

Gathering
After battle, the Israelites returned to Gilgal to debrief and receive their next orders. We value that same rhythm — coming together not just to celebrate victories but to seek God’s direction for what comes next.

Discernment
Samuel administered justice and led God’s people from Gilgal with honor, integrity, and faithfulness. We hold a high view of Scripture and the teaching of God’s Word as the foundation for wisdom and discernment in every area of life.

Worship
Sacrifices were offered at Gilgal, and kings were consecrated before the Lord there. Worship wasn’t an event — it was woven into the life of the community. We find our joy in worshipping and praising God every day, not just on Sundays.

Commitment
At Gilgal, the people gathered to affirm God’s sovereignty and commit themselves to His plan. We are a community that holds fast to the belief that God is at work in this world — and that we are called to join Him in it.

Gilgal is no longer a place on a map. For us, it’s a calling. And The Gilgal Project is our answer to it.