A CHURCH FROM ATLANTA, FOR ATLANTA

A church that is centered around the presence of God and thrives through authentic people.

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See you at Church!

SUNDAY EXPERIENCE TIMES:
9AM, 10:30AM & 12:30PM

KIDS EXPERIENCES:
9AM, 10:30AM & 12:30PM
(LIIV Kids check-in opens 20 minutes prior
to experience start time.
If you are new to LIIV Atlanta,
pre-register your kids
for a faster check-in process here!)

LOCATION:
‍Riverwood International Charter School
5900 Raider Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

What's Happening @ LIIV

See our upcoming events below

NEW COLLECTION OF TALKS: "GO MODE"

SUNDAYS JULY 6TH - 27TH: 9AM + 10:30AM + 12:30PM | RIVERWOOD INT. HIGH SCHOOL

"GO MODE" is more than a mindset—it’s a movement. It’s our call to be present, available, and ready to make a difference right where we are. As a church, this series invites us to shift our focus outward and embrace what it truly means to serve, love, and show up for our city. In a world that often says “slow down” for self, we’re choosing to press “Go” for others—to live missionally, serve boldly, and share the gospel of Jesus with purpose.

SERVE DAY

SATURDAY, JULY 12TH

Ready to make a difference in our community? Join us for Serve Day on Saturday, July 12th! We're so excited to serve the metro Atlanta area to spread kindness, lend a hand, and show the love of Christ through practical acts of service. Whether it's building bikes, stocking a food pantry, or cleaning up a local school, there's a place for you to serve. This is a fantastic opportunity to live out our faith and be the hands and feet of Jesus. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Sign up today and let's make an impact together.

LIIV MID MONTH

THURSDAY, JULY 17th @ 7PM AT LIIV HQ (2700 APPLE VALLEY RD. BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319)

Get a break from the stress of the week, worship, hear the word and fellowship with LIIV family during our monthly mid-week experience. Invite a friend, co-worker or neighbor and join us for this special service! Childcare provided, please signup via the link above to reserve a spot.

LIIV DEPT EVENING INTEREST MEETING

SUNDAY JULY 20TH | FOLLOWING THE 10:30 AM SERVICE

LIIV Dept Evening is a leadership program for adults to join a community of individuals making an eternal impact in and beyond their spheres of influence: experience international development, spiritual formation, and hands-on ministry experiences. Through LIIV Dept Evening, we empower leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and strengthen the Church for generations to come.

NEW MEMBERS SUNDAY

SUNDAY, JULY 27TH @ 6PM | LIIV HQ (2700 APPLE VALLEY RD. BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319)

If you are new to LIIV Atlanta & are ready to get more involved, we would love for you to join us at New Members! Hear all about the mission, vision, and values of LIIV Atlanta from Pastor Mayo and Kai and how you can join the team! Register above.

LIIV HQ - LIIV ATLANTA'S HEADQUARTERS

Need a place to office out of or even just hang?! Welcome to LIIV HQ! We are so excited about having a space for people to congregate and gather and you are welcome to join us. 2700 Apple Valley Rd NE Brookhaven, GA 30319

*NEWS ALERT* LIIV ATLANTA IS NOW ONLINE!

Catch Sunday Messages Online via Youtube

You've asked, and God has answered! We're online. We hope that this addition helps you stay plugged in and engaged for the weeks you're out of town, and a convenient way to share God's word with your friends and loved ones who cannot make it in person. Catch up on Sunday's message via the link above.

Our Mission

OUR MISSION + VISION

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LIIV Atlanta's mission is to see ALL people flourish by Knowing God, Finding Freedom, Discovering Purpose, and Making a Difference.

"The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God."
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Psalm 92:12-13 NIV

Our Leadership

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Our Values

We LOVE people despite their deficits.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

John 3:16 NIV

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Our Values
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We LIIV with INTEGRITY because people trust us.

“Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

Mark 7:36-37 NIV

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Our Values

We use all INFLUENCE to pull others up and push others forward.

“Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them. I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you—”

Joshua 1:2-3 NLT

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Our Values

We experience the VICTORY of Jesus Christ.

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV

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Meet

Mayo &

Kai

Our founders, Mayo and Kai Sowell are the proud parents of three children - Cannon, Brave, and Liberty Sowell.

Mayo loves meeting new people, and he is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in Global Ministry Design at Southeastern University. He is also becoming a scratch golfer in his free time. Kai is currently loving this season of being a devoted mother and wife all the while serving alongside her husband to lead LIIV Atlanta. Kai enjoys working out, dance fitness, and quality time with family and friends. They love Atlanta, they love serving Atlanta, and they are going to give everything they have so that people can flourish in Atlanta.

To hear the Sowell's story from pain to purpose please click the link below and you will understand why the Sowell’s made Atlanta home for the second time.

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Imagine loving your day-to-day life: it’s comfortable, it's consistent and you are content. But, a nagging thought of “there’s more” keeps dragging you out of your comfort zone. For us, it was God saying, it’s time to plant a church. The thought grew until it was evident that it wasn’t just a thought, but a call - a call to come to Atlanta.

We couldn’t get the city of Atlanta off of our minds. This is interesting because there was a time in our lives when we didn’t think we could ever return. The two of us first met in Atlanta when we were spiritually lost and living lifestyles that led us to the lowest points in our lives. So, when God brought us out of that time, we tried to avoid the city at all costs. It was a symbol of our greatest pain. But now, it is the symbol of our greatest purpose. God has completely restored and redeemed what was broken in us, and we feel compelled to bring His powerful, real, life-transforming love to those experiencing similar brokenness in this city.

We are here because we know the impact a great church home can have on someone. We are here because we feel supernaturally drawn to the people of this city. We are here to create a church where everyone belongs and everyone has a part to play. We are here for the married couple starting a family and the single person focused on their career. We are here for the influencer working on their next project and the young person looking for a fresh start.

Our mission at LIIV Atlanta is to see all people flourish, and we are building a church that will grab hold of that mission and carry the love of Jesus to the city throughout the week. We believe church is meant to be a family that gets filled and equipped on Sunday and puts their faith in motion Monday through Saturday. We believe this is God’s hope for our city, and we are so excited to help see it come to fruition.

We couldn’t be happier about being located in Sandy Springs - an area hungry for diversity and thriving with community. At LIIV Atlanta, we offer a safe place for the new believer to explore their faith, and a place for the spiritually mature Christian to grow and make an impact. We offer peace of mind for parents by ensuring their kids are learning about the love of Jesus in a clean, fun, age-appropriate, and safe environment.
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Together, we will go on a journey to know God, find freedom, and discover purpose, so that we can make a difference beyond the walls of the church. We believe we can reach every corner of our city to impact families, businesses, the arts and entertainment, education, politics, and media for the glory of God. Our vision is a God dream, and we believe with everything in us that God will meet and far exceed every expectation. We realize that we can’t do this alone. It will take faith and support from individuals like you who are passionate about seeing a major city like Atlanta be transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through this website, we hope to make the vision and mission of LIIV Atlanta clear so that you can dream with us, pray for us, support us, and visit us. We believe everyone deserves to LIIV. We invite you to join us for a Sunday service so you can experience it for yourself!

A CHURCH FROM ATLANTA, FOR ATLANTA

See you at Church!

What's Happening @ LIIV

See our upcoming events below

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

OUR MISSION + VISION

Love

InTEGrity

Influence

Victory

Check out LIIV ATL

Our founders, Mayo and Kai Sowell are the proud parents of three children - Cannon, Brave, and Liberty Sowell.