WE ARE FOR
DENVER
Population: 711,463 Millennial & Gen Z: 67% Median Age: 35 Median Income: $72,661 Poverty Rate: 12.4% Demographics: White: 54.9% Hispanic or Latino: 29.3% Black or African American: 9.8% Asian: 4.1% Other races: 1.9% Sources: United States Census & North American Mission Board
Partnerships Organization: North American Mission Board Sending Church: First Baptist Church O’Fallon, IL Residency Church: Journey Point Church, Denver, CO
Our Mission
Our mission is simple, to bring those who are far from God close to Him. In all things, this is what we want to be about: reaching those who are living in spiritual darkness and helping bring them into a relationship with God. We believe this is the mission of Christ (Luke 19:10) and the heart of the Father who has sent us and commissioned us to serve the city of Denver.
Our Vision
As we reflect on God’s faithfulness, we are filled with the faith to sow into the future. His steadfast love today gives us assurance that He holds tomorrow. We stand on the shoulders of those who have sown seeds of sacrifice for generations past. We think of all those who will be impacted in the future because of our obedience today. • Multi-Church: We will be multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-class and multiplying to reach anyone and everyone with the message of the Gospel. • City-Wide Impact: We will be a church that serves and partners with other churches in our city to see the city of Denver transformed by the Gospel. • Outreach: We will be a church that loves, serves and shares the Gospel with the homeless, addicts, abused, marginalized, broken and those on the fringe of society.
Our Values 01
JESUS IS OUR MESSAGE
Our purpose is to share the hope of Jesus. In everything we do, we’re pointing people to Jesus. Methods may change, but our message will remain the same.
ARE 02 PEOPLE OUR HEART
All people are loved by Jesus and all are welcome. We care about those who are far from God and want to see the church be light in the darkness.
03 EXCELLENCE HONORS GOD
IS 04 SERVING LEADING
IS 05 SACRIFICE OUR SERVICE
IS 06 GENEROSITY OUR PRIVILEGE
Excellence honors God and inspires people. We will always do the best we can with what we have. We won’t do things half way. If we’re going to do it, it’s to the best of our ability.
For us, it is an honor to sacrifice for Christ and His church. We give up what we love because we believe God is better. There is nothing too great we will not do for Him.
IS 07 FAITH FOUNDATIONAL
We will never insult God with small prayers, limited thoughts or safe living. Instead, we trust and believe that God will do more than we ask, think or imagine.
It’s not that we have to, it’s that we get to be a part of God’s work. If you’re too big to serve, then you are too small to lead. Roles are different, but every leader is a servant.
We will go above and beyond what is required. We are generous with our time, talents and treasure. God has given richly toward us, and it’s our honor to give back to Him.
There is only one evangelical church for every 32,000 people in Denver. Your support helps us reach people with the Gospel. SOURCE: NORTH AMERICAN MISSION BOARD
Leadership
We are Bryson and Sarah McGuire, the founding leaders of Rock City Church. In August 2020, the Holy Spirit began to stir something in our hearts and we sensed God was preparing our hearts for something new. As we prayed, we began to sense the Lord was directing us toward church planting and Colorado. We took a trip to Denver in April 2021 and could not escape the overwhelming feeling that this was our home and this is where God was calling us. In a city surrounded by breathtaking mountains, it’s hard to escape the rocks that are all around you. In a city that is far from God, we believe God is building his church and we are a part of it. The name “Rock City” is a reflection of the belief that just as Jesus spoke to Peter, that he is building His church in the city of Denver (Matthew 16:16-19). We know that God has already been at work building His church in Denver and has invited us to be a part of His Kingdom work. We are not starting Rock City Church because we believe there are no faithful churches in Denver, Colorado. We are starting Rock City Church because we believe there needs to be more faithful churches in Denver, Colorado. We are so grateful you have taken some time to learn more about Rock City Church. We hope and pray as you learn more about Rock City Church that you will keep us in your prayers, that you will consider financially supporting this mission and possibly consider joining our launch team.
Bryson + Sarah
Endorsements For three years I had the joy of serving with Bryson and Sarah. We’ve had so much fun and fruitful ministry together! When Bryson began to talk to me about church planting in the Denver area, I could see such clear evidence of the work of God in his life and his passion to follow in this big step of faith. God has gifted him in ministry and I love his heart for the Lord and for reaching others with the wonderful message of the gospel. God is at work in his life and I believe God will do great things through the church he is planting in Denver. I can’t wait to see what God does through Bryson and Sarah! Dr. Doug Munton, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church O’Fallon, IL
When you meet Bryson, you see a talented speaker, a natural leader, administrative giftedness, and off-the-charts creativity. When you get to know Bryson and Sarah, you find out that they are two sweet people, who love the Lord, are serious about prayer and reaching the lost, and are incredibly considerate. I have also observed that they have a unique ability to help fringe people feel like they fit. When Bryson started sharing with me that God laid church-planting on his heart, I was sad for our church, but I knew God could use this couple to reach and disciple lost people. I’m excited to see how their big hearts and incredible giftedness are going to be used by God. Dr. Obie Dalrymple, Young Adult Pastor, First Baptist Church O’Fallon, IL
Timeline
October 2017
Bryson and Sarah take a trip to Seattle, Washington for a vacation. It’s on this trip the Lord begins to stir in their hearts and mind the need for churches in the West.
August 2020
God speaks to Bryson through Hebrews 11 and confirms through Sarah to prepare for a next step in ministry. Over the next several months, they would have several people speak two things over their lives: a call on Bryson’s life to lead a church and Colorado.
April 2021
Bryson and Sarah take a trip to Colorado and immediately know this is the place God was calling them. Over the next several months, they would pray and fast to seek the Lord on how and when He would fulfill this in their lives.
November 2021
Bryson and Sarah begin the Assessment process with the North American Mission Board. They would be approved to move forward in April 2022.
August 2022
Bryson and Sarah relocate to Denver, Colorado and Bryson begins his Residency Program with Journey Point Church under the leadership of Chris Phillips.
Partnership Goals
The Denver Metropolitan Area is a rapidly growing and extremely expensive area to live, rent gathering space and operate as an organization. Therefore, we need to raise $280,000 in order to compensate one full-time pastor and a part-time assistant, rent space to gather together on Sundays, purchase start-up equipment and still have funds available for ministry and mission work. In order to raise our budget, we are asking both churches and individuals to partner with us financially for three years in prayerful expectation that by our fourth year, Rock City Church will be primarily supported internally through the faithful giving of our members.
Personnel
50%
$280K ANNUALLY
10%
10% Missions
Ministry 15% Startup Costs
15% Sunday Gatherings
External Individual Supporters Partner
Monthly Gift
# of Partners
Anchor Partner
$50
40
Cornerstone Partner
$100
30
Foundation Partner
$250+
15
Church & Network Partners Partner
Annual Gift
# of Partners
Anchor Partner
$1,000
20
Cornerstone Partner
$5,000
15
$10,000+
5
Foundation Partner
Launch Team
Total Annual Giving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000
Get Involved Pray
At the center of every great movement of God is prayer. Denver needs the gospel and your prayers make a difference. We know prayer will be central to this ministry and ask that you or your church would partner with us in prayer.
Participate
Reaching the community of Denver is not an individual effort. We’re praying that God would lead individuals and families to join our launch team and churches that would plan short-term trips to help us accomplish our mission.
Provide
We believe the Lord provides through His people who know their best return on investment is in the Kingdom of God. Whether a one-time gift, recurring monthly contributions or a multi-year partnership, we value your provisions and will steward it well. You can visit wearerockcity.church/give to partner financially.
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