# Awaken Las Vegas > Awaken Las Vegas (Awaken LV) is a Jesus-focused, revival-driven Christian Bible-teaching church in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are a community of Jesus followers who Worship God, Grow as disciples, and Reach Las Vegas and the world with the gospel. Our purpose is to glorify God through faith in Jesus Christ by loving Him and loving others. Services are held Sundays @ 9:00am & 11:00am and Thursdays @ 6:30pm (Spanish translation available at Sunday 11:00am and Thursday 6:30pm). We are located at 7175 West Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113. Awaken Las Vegas exists to bring spiritual awakening in Las Vegas and the world through the love of Jesus Christ, one person at a time. The church is welcoming to people from every walk of life — families, single parents, young adults, and seasoned believers alike. The church features a modern Worship Center with expanded seating and a specialty coffee shop (Beyond Coffee). Lead Pastor: Derek Neider. Contact: 702-362-9000 · info@awakenlv.org Livestream: https://live.awakenlv.org App: https://awakenlv.org/app/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/awakenlv ## Core Pages - [Home](https://awakenlv.org/): Welcome page with service times, current sermon series, the Awaken mobile app, and an introduction to who we are. - [About](https://awakenlv.org/about/): Mission, vision, statement of faith, and the full pastoral and staff team. Mission: "We are a community of Jesus followers who Worship God, Grow as disciples and Reach Las Vegas and the world with the gospel." Vision: "Bringing a spiritual awakening in Las Vegas and the world through the love of Jesus Christ, one person at a time." - [New to Awaken](https://awakenlv.org/new/): First-time guest guide covering what to expect, service times, kids ministry, and the three steps to get connected: Visit, Groups, and Discover Awaken. - [Watch Messages](https://awakenlv.org/watch/): Recent Sunday and Thursday sermon messages. Current Sunday series is in Hebrews; Thursday series is in Exodus (verse-by-verse). - [Initiative Sunday](https://awakenlv.org/initiative-sunday/): The "Becoming Family" initiative launched February 2026 — focused on building strong families locally, living as one global church family, and mobilizing families on mission. ## Services & Gatherings - [Plan a Visit](https://awakenlv.org/visit/): Pre-register your family for easy check-in. Worship Center with expanded seating; Awaken Kids available for newborn through middle school on Sundays. - [Podcasts & RSS](https://awakenlv.org/podcasts/): Two feeds available — "The Daily Devotional" (Pastor Derek Neider, daily Scripture insight and encouragement) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube; and "Recent Messages" (Sunday/Thursday sermons) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Google Podcasts. ## Next Steps - [Next Steps](https://awakenlv.org/nextsteps/): Overview of the faith growth pathway: Baptism, Live It!, Discover Awaken, Groups, Serve, and Give. - [Baptism](https://awakenlv.org/baptism/): Water baptism by immersion — a public declaration of faith and new identity in Christ. - [Live It!](https://awakenlv.org/liveit/): Small group class teaching how to live as a Jesus follower, establish a relationship with Him, and build daily habits for spiritual growth in community. - [Discover Awaken](https://awakenlv.org/discoverawaken/): An interactive gathering to meet pastors and ministry leaders, learn about the mission, and find ways to get connected. - [Groups](https://awakenlv.org/groups/): Life groups, ministry small groups, and community gatherings to build Christian community and grow spiritually. - [Serve / Volunteer](https://awakenlv.org/volunteer/): Volunteer opportunities at the church and through the Gospel Advancement department. - [Give](https://awakenlv.org/give/): Online giving. Awaken believes giving is a form of worship. ## Ministries - [Awaken Kids](https://awakenlv.org/awakenkids/): Children's ministry for newborn through middle school. Services at Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am and Thursday 6:30pm. Features age-specific classrooms, worship, biblical teaching, crafts, and games. Includes an Adaptive Childcare Ministry for children with varying abilities. Secure Ministry Platform check-in system. Instagram: @awakenkidslv. - [Youth Ministry](https://awakenlv.org/youth/): Student ministry for middle and high school students. Weekly gathering Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Youth Room (Room 117); fellowship begins at 6:10pm. Focuses on God's Word, engaging worship, and interactive small groups. Events include summer camps and mission trips. Instagram: @awakenlv_youth. Led by Quezia Gil. - [Young Adults Ministry](https://awakenlv.org/youngadults/): Ages 18 and up. Follows a 9-week Ministry Small Group schedule meeting Tuesdays 7:00–8:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. Monthly Friday gatherings with fellowship at 6:30pm and program at 7:00pm in Room 117. Led by Pastor David Hernandez, Ramsey Gomez, and Quezia Gil. Instagram: @awakenlv.ya. - [Men's Ministry](https://awakenlv.org/men/): Community to spiritually shape men into disciples of Jesus Christ through prayer, obedience, transparency, and personal relationships. Director: Johnny Harris. Facebook: cclvmen, Instagram: @awakenlvmen. - [Women's Ministry](https://awakenlv.org/women/): Bible studies on Tuesdays at 9:00am and 7:00pm, plus a Spanish study Tuesdays at 7:00pm. Director: Rachel Neider. Goal: spend time in the Bible discovering truth, connecting with other women, and experiencing Jesus in everyday life. - [Gospel Advancement](https://awakenlv.org/gospeladvancement/): Developed in 2022 to align local and global missions, church planting, and outreach. Encompasses: LV Reach (community resource center), international short-term mission trips, missionary support, Awaken Events, the Awaken Discipleship and Training Center in Mexico, and global church plants. Director: Gary Stover. ## Outreach & Missions - [Missions](https://awakenlv.org/missions/): Short-term mission trips, missionary training, and global mission support. - [Church Planting](https://awakenlv.org/churchplanting/): Church Planting Collective — a 12-week class series followed by a 7-month "Experience" internship and a "Launch" phase for those called to plant churches. Used internationally as well. - [LV Reach](https://www.lvreach.org/): Community resource center providing educational, medical, legal, and nutritional assistance to inner-city Las Vegas neighborhoods. Part of Gospel Advancement. - [Mercy Relief](https://awakenlv.org/mercyrelief/): Rapid response initiative mobilizing resources and volunteers for immediate assistance during natural disasters and crises worldwide. - [World Vision](https://www.worldvision.org/): Awaken Las Vegas is an affiliate of World Vision, providing resources to low-income Las Vegas neighborhoods and church/ministry partners. - [Awaken Church Community](http://awaken.community/): Global family of Awaken-affiliated churches united by shared vision, relationship, and mission across nations. ## Care & Support - [Care & Shepherding](https://awakenlv.org/careandshepherding/): Support for families in all seasons — pre-marital and marriage care, biblical counseling, financial peace and stewardship, and parenting and family classes. ## Affiliated Organizations - [Awaken Christian Academy](https://awakenlions.org/): K–8 private Christian school affiliated with Awaken Las Vegas, located in Las Vegas, NV. - [Awaken Events](https://awakenevents.org/): Large-scale evangelistic events and humanitarian outreach organized by Awaken Las Vegas, reaching urban areas worldwide. Part of the Gospel Advancement ministry. - [Awaken Church Community](https://awaken.community/): Global family of Awaken-affiliated churches united by shared vision, relationship, and mission. Encompasses church plants around the world, the Awaken Discipleship and Training Center in Mexico, and collaboration with international ministry partners. In 2026, the community is intentionally highlighting specific global regions for focused prayer, giving, and mission mobilization.