Who We Are

Our Mission

To See People Make a U-Turn Towards Christ. 

Connect to God. Create Disciples . Care for the world. 

At Uturn Orlando, our mission is to impact lives and redirect the unchurched toward their God-given destiny. We believe every person has a purpose, and through the love of Christ, discipleship, and a supportive community, we guide individuals toward spiritual maturity. By creating opportunities for growth and transformation, we help people discover who they are in Christ and step boldly into the life God has designed for them.

Our Vision

Uturn exists to see people make a Uturn towards Jesus. 

We do this by Connecting people to God. Creating Disciples that Care for the World. 

Our Values

The Essential  7

The Essential 7 are the foundational values that shape who we are, how we live, and how we lead others in our walk with Christ.

  • We live from intimacy with God, not activity.

    • At Uturn, we commit to:

    • Praying first before acting, planning, or responding

    • Seeking God’s direction before executing tasks

    • Encouraging spiritual health over burnout or performance pressure

    • Helping people discover God’s purpose for their lives

    • Viewing ministry “needs” as opportunities to serve

    We refuse to substitute busyness for obedience.


    • Everything we do points people to Jesus and lines up with the Bible. 

    • The Bible is our foundation. our message always leads to Jesus.
    • Keeping Jesus central in teaching, decisions, and church culture
    • Making disciples, not just attendees
    • Discipling people who disciple others
    • Celebrating faithfulness and promoting multiplication

    • We refuse to allow programs or personalities to replace the mission of Jesus.

    We value relationships over results.

    At Uturn, we commit to:

    • We pursue people far from God from every walk of life, because every life matters to God.

    • Treating people as family, not associates

    • Being approachable, kind, and relational

    • Speaking life-giving and encouraging words freely

    • Communicating early when unable to fulfill a commitment

    • Protecting unity through healthy relationships

    We refuse to sacrifice people on the altar of productivity.

      • At Uturn, we commit to:

        • Living with integrity in public and private

        • Choosing maturity in conflict and communication

        • Passing negative concerns up to pastors or designated leaders, not sideways

        • Sharing encouragement and affirmation freely with others

        • Correcting with love, humility, and discretion

        • Being skillful and prepared in what we do. 

        • Doing everything with excellence as unto the Lord  ( Colossians 3:23)

        • Finishing what we start with faithfulness and followthrough

      • We follow Jesus by serving others.

        At Uturn, we commit to:

        • Living with humility and a servant’s heart

        • Showing up prepared, on time, and ready to help

        • Taking responsibility for one another, not protecting position

        • Supporting the vision even when it costs personal preference

        We refuse entitlement, ego, or self-centeredness.

      • The vision stays constant; methods improve.

        At Uturn, we commit to:

        • Honoring the God-given vision of the church

        • Challenging systems respectfully to make them better

        • Communicating clearly and consistently

        • Responding to ministry communication within 24 hours

        • Honoring processes that bring clarity and alignment

        We refuse resistance to change that hinders growth or effectiveness.

      • Joy is part of our culture.

        At Uturn, we commit to:

        •  We celebrate faithfulness, but promote multiplier. 

        • Creating an environment of joy, laughter, and life

        • Taking the mission seriously without taking ourselves too seriously

        • Celebrating faithfulness, growth, and progress

        • Encouraging people to use their God-given gifts

        • Living with optimism, faith, and gratitude

        We refuse to live with heaviness, negativity, or joylessness.

      Lead Pastors
      Lead Pastors

      Pastors Richard and Margarita Trinidad

      Pastors Richard and Margarita Trinidad are the passionate and visionary leaders of Uturn Covenant Church in Orlando, FL. Originally from Chicago, IL, they felt the call of God to plant a life-giving church in Orlando, where people could experience transformation through a deep and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. 

      Before launching Uturn Covenant Church, Pastors Richard and Margarita served as directors of a discipleship school, where they trained and equipped young adults to be fully devoted followers of Christ. Their heart for discipleship continues to shape the mission of their ministry, as they focus on helping people connect to God, grow as disciples, and impact the world with the love of Jesus.

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