Name and History

In the summer of 1998, nine families began to meet and consider what it would be like to prayerfully pursue a life of faithfulness to Scripture as they devoted their lives to Christ together in Dallas.

As they prayed and studied God’s Word, it became increasingly clear that the best way to accomplish God’s purposes for them was by forming a new local gathering of God’s people.

After months of prayer, planning, and agreement on purpose and values, the core group grew from nine families to dozens more. On October 30, 1999, 150 prayerful, passionate people joined together to serve Christ and his purposes in Dallas as Watermark Community Church. Watermark was then officially founded on November 7, 1999.

Since then, Watermark has grown in ways only God could orchestrate. Each week, we are privileged to serve thousands of adults and children through our Sunday services and welcome thousands more throughout the week to our midweek ministries.

AUTHENTICITY. Higher denominations of currency are watermarked to prove they are genuine. In the same way, we want to be people whose lives and relationships are marked by authenticity, integrity, and truth.

"But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (1 Timothy 1:5)

EXCELLENCE. Fine paper often features a watermark as evidence of its quality. We strive for excellence, without compromise, in all areas of our ministry and lives, believing that excellence honors God and inspires people.

"Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men." (Colossians 3:23)

A LASTING IMPRESSION. The continual presence of water at a certain level leaves a mark long after it is gone. It is our hope, because we have lived faithfully as God's people, that long after we have gone we would make an impact for his Kingdom that would be seen for generations to come.

"You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men." (2 Corinthians 3:2)