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here are two phrases that have become part of our vocabulary at NCC: So Far So God and The Best is Yet to Come. God is coming at us from two directions—His faithfulness is pursuing us from the past, and His sovereignty is setting us up for the future. We find ourselves where those two realities, those two theologies, intersect. There is no better place to be!
Every weekend at NCC feels like a minor miracle, with more than 500 volunteers serving across our seven campuses. Along with serving our local communities, we took 21 mission trips across the country and around the world. And, of course, we completed Phase 1 of our Yes & Amen vision. Thanks to your generosity, we did it debt-free. 2019 was a banner year, and I have no doubt, greater things are still to come! It’s a new year, a new decade—2020. Ready or not, here we come!
Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor Lora Batterson
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Contents yes & am e n vi s i o n. . . . . . ............ 6 camp u s l au nch. . . . . . . . . . ............ 8 group s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 1 2 missi o n te am s. . . . . . . . . . . ............ 1 3 bapt i s m s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 1 4 local m i s s i o ns .. . . . . . . . . . ............ 1 5 wor s hi p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 1 6 prayer & pas to ral care.. ........ 1 7 alph a / f o tc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 1 9 kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 20 youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 21 serm o n s e ri e s. . . . . . . . . . . ............ 22 camp u s e s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 24 expr e s s i o ns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 26
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Yes & Amen A year of overflowing generosity
In January 2019, NCC leaders met to pray in the empty shell of the 127-year-old Navy Yard Car Barn as construction began in this miracle property. We kept working like it depended on us and praying like it depended on God, and in an astonishingly short six months, we were consecrating our new worship space! In September this historic structure, formerly known as the “Blue Castle,” was officially renamed Capital Turnaround, a name replete with biblical and historical significance. Because of the generosity of NCCers, we were able to complete Phase 1 of Yes & Amen in record time—and completely debt-free! As of early 2020, we are on track to complete Phase 2 debt-free as well.
1,493 INDIVIDUALS INVESTED IN THE YES & AMEN VISION
Phase 1:
1,000-seat event venue which doubles as worship space. Completed June 2019.
Phase 2:
20,000-sq-ft Child Development Center to bless the city and serve as Kids Ministry space on the weekends. Targeted completion: Fall 2020.
Phase 3:
Mixed-use marketplace: restaurants, retail, and co-working space. We’re currently praying, planning, and dreaming about specifics for this community hub and economic engine.
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$15.5 MILLION GIVEN TO YES & AMEN
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NCC’s Capitol Hill Campus launches NCCers from our Barracks Row and Echostage campuses came together to launch our brand-new Capitol Hill campus in our new space at Capital Turnaround.
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GROUP S “How thankful I am for my group! Each person is so thoughtful. They’re such great listeners and so enjoyable. Being a part of a group this semester has been an awesome experience; it has been the beginning of finding community in a place where I have needed it most.”
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M IS SION T E A M S “My eyes were opened to injustices I wasn’t as aware of before and also to how God is providing in unexpected places. This trip challenged me in many ways as I thought about how I can be more generous, how I can be a peacemaker / third party for conflicts I’m not directly involved in, how I often judge others based on their differing beliefs, and the importance of holding space for different narratives. I learned that God loves each of us so much. Every person.”
Amy
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NCCERS PARTICIPATED IN A MISSION TEAM IN 2019
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BAPT IS M S Baptisms are one of our favorite things to celebrate at NCC. We love supporting those who are taking this important step of faith to follow the example of Jesus!
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AL LO gathering around tables this year. We had our first Christmas party at Capital Turnaround with refugee families, and we served more than 100 people at our annual DC Friendsgiving for people experiencing homelessness. We hosted seven Listen + Learns to share stories of resilience in refugee families, a partner working to end trafficking in Thailand, and through prison reform with returning citizens.”
Kiana
NCC Missions Protégé
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O R SH W I “I’ve got NCC Worship songs on repeat— redeeming my ridiculous commute to my windowless SCIF in an unmarked building. Then after a long week of work, the high point of my week, hands down, is showing up at the theater, raising my arms, and belting out songs of praise to our God with my NCC family. I’m very grateful for NCC Worship leading me into God’s presence all throughout the week.”
David
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SONGS OF PRAISE TO GOD SUNG ACROSS NCC CAMPUSES IN 2019
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ORIGINAL SONGS WRITTEN BY NCC WORSHIP IN 2019
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PR AYER & PASTOR A L CA RE “Through our prayer and pastoral care ministries, we have dozens of testimonies of people walking in newfound freedom from anger, resentment, unforgiveness, hopelessness, bitterness, trauma, and disconnection. Jesus came to set us free in body, soul and spirit. We are honored to partner with Him.”
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AL PHA “We had a place to explore the differences
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in our backgrounds and beliefs, to ask questions, and to make friendships that lasted long after Alpha ended. I’m glad I
PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED ALPHA IN 2019
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asked ‘Why Alpha,’ because now I can’t imagine having not gone through it.”
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This is such a tangible way for them to bless others! In fact, one of our NCC kids told his parents that he really wanted to buy everything for one blessing bag all by himself, instead of having his parents purchase the items. This young man spent an entire day cleaning toys, taking pictures, and listing his toys for sale online. He sold his own toys and used that money to bless someone experiencing homelessness.”
Amber
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KIDS PARTICIPATED IN THE CHOIR AND CAST FOR THE NCC KIDS CHRISTMAS SHOW, GROOVY CHRISTMAS.
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YOUT H “Mission camp was just what I needed. It allowed me to really see NCC’s heart for their youth, how invested the leadership team is in the youth, and how God is using the ministry. It was a very emotional five days for me as I saw God working in my students’ lives. It was a perfect amount of fun and a perfect amount of deep issues (that some people might feel like youth can’t handle). Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a life-changing experience alongside my girls.”
Megan
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STUDENTS ATTENDED MISSION CAMP
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STUDENTS BEING DISCIPLED EVERY WEEK
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2019 sermon series JANUARY 6-27, 2019
FEBRUARY 3 - MARCH 17, 2019
MARCH 24 - APRIL 14, 2019
APRIL 21 - JUNE 2, 2019
JUNE 9-23, 2019
JUNE 30 - JULY 14, 2019
JULY 21 - AUGUST 25, 2019
SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 6, 2019
OCTOBER 13-27, 2019
NOVEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 8, 2019
DECEMBER 15-29, 2019
CAPITOL HILL CONSECRATION, JUNE 23, 2019
484,447 PODCAST DOWNLOADS
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COUNTRIES WHERE NCC SERMONS HAVE BEEN VIEWED
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MOST WATCHED SERMON
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campuses BA L L STON
Pastor Jenni Clayville
After civil war broke out in South Sudan, Reath and his family were targeted for assassination. He and his family have finally been reunited and granted green cards, and our campus was privileged to help prep their new home. We are so pleased to have their family now with us here in Arlington!
BA R R ACK S R OW - SATUR DAY Pastor Marion Mason & Pastoral Team
Our tight-knit community is the first NCC campus to gather each weekend. After services, many head out to eat a meal together and continue to grow in fellowship through groups and on mission.
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Pastor Joel Schmidgall & Pastor Marion Mason Our newest campus began meeting in our brand-new space at Capital Turnaround in July 2019. We took the month of September to publicly launch the campus. We blanketed the neighborhood and the web with invitations to come and check us out. Many visitors join us every weekend, and growth is steady!
GA I N E S V I L L E Pastor Robb Schmidgall
Our NCC Kids and Youth leaders are intentionally and consistently empowering kids and students week after week. Our growing NCC Missions efforts saw the highest engagement ever! And each of these have initiatives planned for this coming year that will continue to push us as a campus.
KI N GSTOWNE Pastor Joshua Symonette
At Kingstowne this year, we have been recruiting our 6-12 graders to serve our younger kids. This is such a great way to mentor our older kids in leadership! We sponsor the Caring Mentors program at Hayfield Secondary School and helped it grow from 34 mentors during the 2018-2019 school year to 77 mentors during the 20192020 school year.
L I N CO L N T H EATR E Pastor Dave Schmidgall
“I have been going to the Lincoln campus of NCC since before I considered myself a Christian. I found NCC through an assignment in a 12-step recovery program. We were supposed to “connect with our version of a higher power” and report back. I googled “churches and DC” and found NCC. Back in 2014 the balcony at NCC was rather empty and dark. It provided space for me to explore safely. NCC is a church where you can bring your whole self and you will be valued and celebrated.” —Jeremy
POTOM AC YAR D Pastor Jon Vaughan
Our NCC Kids team has been the highlight of the year for PY! More than 50 leaders and volunteers invest into the next generation within our campus community. The discipleship experience on Sunday mornings is fun, interactive, and practically empowers our kids to love their neighbors. We celebrated three of our elementary kids getting baptized this year!
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expressions MI RAC LE THEATRE “We’re proud to be the venue of choice for community gatherings, film premieres, and festivals including the DC Black Film Festival and DC Shorts. The Miracle has become a favorite spot for families whether it’s an after school treat on a Friday, to celebrate a birthday, or for some toddler rock at the weekly Boogie Babes concerts. The annual “Miracle on 8th St” Christmas film series has become a neighborhood tradition.”
Juliet
16,816 BAGS OF POPCORN SOLD SINCE OPENING IN 2016
150,000 PEOPLE HAVE COME THROUGH THE DOORS FOR A MOVIE, CONCERT OR COMMUNITY EVENT SINCE OPENING IN 2016
DC DREAM CENTER “We celebrated our 2-year anniversary with a Block Party and Praise & Thanksgiving concert. It was amazing to have people worshiping in the gym and to see how the Lord has brought about renewal and restoration in and through this space. A community member shared, “I believe DC|DC is one of the most special places in this world, filled with the Spirit of God and God’s people. I am eternally grateful.”
Ernest
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PEOPLE ATTENDED OUR JOB FAIR
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CHILDREN RECEIVED TOYS AT SANTA’S TOY SHOP
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FAMILIES RECEIVED THANKSGIVING BASKETS WITH SUPPLIES FOR A MEAL
E BENEZ ERS COFF EEHOU S E “This year we partnered with Just Haiti and One Village Coffee to create a new custom blend of coffee that directly supports education of the children of the farmers in Haiti. Ebenezer’s new signature “Ernestine’s Blend” is now served every day in our shop and is a blend of fairly traded, sustainably-sourced coffee from Haiti, Guatemala, and Brazil.”
Heather
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BEVERAGES SOLD IN 2019
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CUPS OF COFFEE PURCHASED IN OUR BUY A COFFEE, GIVE A COFFEE PROGRAM
B RI DG ES NASHVILLE “2019 was a big year of “firsts” for Bridges Nashville! Our first Easter saw over 100 people come out, and we held our first baptisms where I had the joy of baptizing my wife, Sarah! One specific domain that God has called us to is college-aged students. We got to host our first worship event on Belmont campus, and this spring, I am preaching for their chapel. Praying for a harvest in Generation Z.”
Kurtis
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BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SUPPLIES GIVEN AWAY
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FOOD BAGS DELIVERED EACH WEEK TO LOCAL SCHOOLS
B LU_PRI NT We are a sending church, and we’ve been waiting to see how God wants us to serve in Baltimore for a long time now. This past fall, we announced that God has called Pastor Joshua and Ericka Symonette to plant a church and launch a new ministry in Baltimore to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. Pastor Joshua will continue to serve on our teaching team, and their new ministry, Blu_Print Collective, is the newest expression of NCC.
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