Southwest Topeka · Launching Fall 2027

Following Jesus Together.

A new church for southwest Topeka. Rooted in the Word, marked by hospitality, and sent out for the good of our city.

Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?Isaiah 43:19

Our vision

We exist to deepen our love of God, deepen our love for people, and make disciples of our King Jesus.

Why Topeka

A city that needs to see who Jesus really is.

There is a unique lostness to Topeka, and that uniqueness also makes it hard. Many of our neighbors have written off Jesus because of what they have seen from people who claim His name.

We are not coming to compete with the faithful churches already at work here. We want to labor alongside them, because the harvest is plentiful and far larger than any one congregation can reach (Matthew 9:37).

60%+

of Shawnee County has no connection to a local church.

110K

neighbors in our community who are not connected to any church, and who need to know Jesus.

4,000

Protestant churches closed across the U.S. in 2024, while about 3,800 opened. More churches are closing than being planted. Lifeway Research, 2026

Our core values

From the first welcome to being sent out.

Our five values are ordered on purpose. Together they trace the path we pray every person at Restoration will walk.

Crazy Hospitality

We welcome people like God welcomed us: at great cost, with great joy.

Deep Discipleship

People don’t want to be entertained. They want to encounter Jesus.

Building Gospel Homes

We protect and build up the home, in every form it takes.

Care for the Broken

Brokenness is all around us. So is opportunity.

Maximizing Multiplication

Everything we build, we build to give away.

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When we gather

Modern in feel. Rooted in the historic church.

Sunday worship has an order and a purpose behind it, drawing on the practices the church has treasured for centuries, and it is spoken in the language of the people we serve.

i.
The Word, preached
Expository preaching, verse by verse through books of the Bible, is the main diet of our teaching.
ii.
The Word, read and sung
Scripture read aloud, and songs old and new chosen because they are biblically and theologically true.
iii.
The Lord’s Table
We come to the table to remember Christ’s death, express our hope in His return, and enjoy His presence with His people.
iv.
Life together
Worship spills over into homes, tables and small groups, where people are known and grow.

30 Days of Prayer

Before anything is built, we pray.

Every church plant begins on its knees. Join us in asking God to build His church in southwest Topeka.

Week one

Pray for the City

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” Matthew 9:37

That God would open the eyes of neighbors in Topeka who are far from Him.
For the streets, schools and homes around SW Wanamaker and 29th that no church is reaching.
That God would strengthen the faithful churches already at work in our city.

Week two

Pray for the Church

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship.” Acts 2:42

For a core team united by gospel conviction, not just excitement.
That hospitality, discipleship and care for the broken would mark us from day one.
That we would multiply disciples, leaders and churches.

Week three

Pray for Provision

“And my God will supply every need of yours.” Philippians 4:19

For the right venue, in the right place, at the right cost.
For generous first fruits and provision for every financial need.
For wisdom in the decisions ahead and favor with our city.

Every day, alongside each week’s focus, ask: “Lord, are You calling me to be part of this work?”

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