How it all started...

In October 2016, we attended a conference called ONE Church which was hosted by our dear friends and spiritual mentors Pastors Bob and Jenny Donnelly from The Collective Church in Portland.

We remember attending this conference with the notion of growing deeper in our walk with the Lord. There was no intention of coming back home and starting a new church or a new ministry.

In fact, we even joked with our good friend Matt Pannell, who turned to us at the conference and asked us, “So, when are you all going to open up a Collective?” — We chuckled and immediately said “No way! We are not starting a church!”

WELL, LITTLE DID WE KNOW THAT WHEN WE WOULD GET BACK TO TEXAS, THE LORD WOULD MAKE IT CLEAR TO US THAT WE WERE TO START A HOME CHURCH.
WE HELD OUR FIRST GATHERING IN DECEMBER OF 2016.

We had some of our close friends, family members, and their families gather in our home living room for worship and a word by Pastor Manny Espinoza. All we wanted was to please the Father and gather and worship Him and be in His presence.
Never did we think we would be having gatherings in our home, pastoring a church, or leading people in this way.

WE ARE BOTH PHYSICIANS, PARENTS, AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, AND THE THOUGHT OF ADDING ANOTHER ACTIVITY TO OUR BUSY LIVES SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE.

But when the Lord radically transformed our lives, saved our broken marriage, and restored, renewed, and transformed us, we knew He had called us for more than what we could see with our natural eyes.

As we continued to gather, people began to feel the love of the Father and we began to see deep healings and deliverances take place.
After several confirmations, we began to move in obedience.

The Lord went on to explain to us that this Collective would a “spiritual hospital” for the broken, bruised, and needy, who needed emotional and spiritual healing that could only come from Him.

IT WOULD BE A PLACE OF REFUGE FOR THE REJECTED AND HURT, AND FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO CALL HOME.

IT WOULD BE AN OASIS (WATERFALL) FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR TOTAL RESTORATION, AND TRANSFORMATION.

IT WOULD BE FOR ALL PEOPLE - INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, THE OLD AND THE YOUNG, THE RICH AND THE POOR, THE EDUCATED AND THE UNEDUCATED, AND FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS.
The Lord began to unfold the ministry step-by-step,

AND THROUGH OBEDIENCE WE WOULD JOIN THIS NEW AUTHENTIC MOVE OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD AND ESTABLISH THE COLLECTIVE CHURCH IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY IN TEXAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2017.

Nine months later, the Lord would provide a brand new building in which the landlord would do the build-out at no additional cost.

OUR FIRST OFFICIAL CHURCH SERVICE IN THE BUILDING WAS ON NOVEMBER 1, 2017, AND SINCE THEN WE HAVE CONTINUED TO GATHER AS A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS HUNGRY AND DESPERATE FOR GOD’S PRESENCE AND WILL TO BE DONE HERE IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.

OUR DNA...

From the beginning, the Lord shared some specific qualities about The Collective that make up our unique DNA.

First, the word COLLECTIVE is who we are.

The Collective Church RGV is a Spirit-filled, Christ-centered church led by Pastors Manny & Erica.
We exist to create a place where people can encounter the tangible presence of God and experience true life transformation.
We are a spiritual hospital—a place for healing, restoration, and renewal in the presence of God.
We are passionate about:
• Authentic worship
• Biblical, Spirit-led teaching
• Healing and freedom
• Strong families
• Raising disciples
No matter your story—you belong here.

Second, He shared with us that this church would be built on the bedrock of healthy families.

We are passionate about seeing individuals and families healed, raising disciples through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and equipping believers to be sent into culture to live out their faith.

We believe in:
The transforming power of God’s presence
Restoration in every area of life
Living a life led by the Holy Spirit
Impacting our region and beyond

Lastly, He shared a beautiful pathway to helping people live in genuine Kingdom Authority – the kind of authority that Jesus called us to live in.

HE SHARED WITH US THAT LEADING PEOPLE INTO INTIMACY WITH HIM WOULD REVEAL THEIR SOLID IDENTITY WHICH WOULD THEN EMPOWER THEM TO OPERATE IN TRUE KINGDOM AUTHORITY.

To reach people who are lost, hurting, or disconnected from God, and bridge the gap through a presence-driven church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

How We Live This Out

• Powerful worship experiences
• Practical, Spirit-led teaching
• Small groups and authentic community
• Freedom & inner healing ministry
• Serving and outreach opportunities

That's us, that's you. The building is not the church. The pastors are not the church. The logo and brand is not the church. We are the church, collectively, as a Framily.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR FRAMILY… IT IS ONE WHERE YOU WILL GROW PERSONALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY AND WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.

The best is yet to come for us at Collective and for you and your family!

HEART. CROSS. CROWN.

– Pastors Manny & Erica Espinoza & the RGV Family

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