"The dream of Waters Edge Church began in late 1997. Our Lead Pastor, Stu Hodges, and his wife, Tabitha, walked away from one of their first seminary chapel services and knew that God had ignited in their hearts a passion for starting a new church. For them, it was a passion for a new kind of church…and a desire to do church differently. 50 people started this church in 2002 with a laser-sharp focus to reach those distant from God. That clear vision remains the driving force behind everything we do. We will continue to change the way people think about church."