The JL (John & Luke): This represents the Relationship over Religion found in the Gospels. In Luke 17, ten lepers were healed, but nine followed the religious system and walked away. Only one returned to Jesus to find a true relationship. That is the heart of our ministry—choosing the Presence of Christ over the Performance of a system.

​The number 17 (Total Victory):

This is the number of the "Overcomer": (10 = God's Law + 7 = Completion)

• ​Luke 17:6 tells us that even a tiny seed of faith can uproot the biggest obstacles in our lives.

• John 17 is Jesus’ prayer for us to be one, living in Unity rather than division.

• ​Romans 8:35-39 lists the 17 things that can never separate us from God's love.