KEEPING YOU INFORMED AND CONNECTED
A letter from Rob
Hello North Metro Church,
You could be reading this letter the day this all happened, but in case not, this newsletter dropped on Sunday, July 28, the last day of our Hunger Revival and the very first Sunday at our new campus, Sewell Mill. This is an exciting time at NMC, and I am humbled and elated to be a part of what God has been doing here. If you are a first-time visitor, I want to say WELCOME! I am beyond excited that you have come through the doors of NMC and it's not a coincidence that you are here and reading these words.
A number of years ago, God laid it on our hearts to have multiple locations, and what was a prayer, a dream, and a goal at the time is now a reality. You can watch the video on our Locations page at northmetro.org to get the whole story. But let me just say that God is faithful, and the way our Sewell Mill Campus came about is ALL and ONLY because of Him.
If you have been a member of NMC, I just want you to know how deeply grateful I am for you and your generosity in giving financially, volunteering your time, and praying over the development and momentum of our Sewell Mill Campus. You are helping people find and follow Jesus. I am so thankful for you.
It is that time of the year again where ALL things are beginning - a new school year, the start of football practice … you name it. I encourage you to look through our events page to see what God could be calling you to or inviting you to be a part of. In the third week of August, we kick off our new semester of two ministries: re|engage and re:generation. re|engage is our marriage enrichment ministry and re:generation is a discipleship group that focuses on overcoming struggles and living in the new life Christ gives us. Then, in early September, we have two incredible events for men and women that you will want to be a part of. So, pray, invite that friend or co-worker, and come join us!
Grateful for you,
MAN CHURCH AND WOMEN'S GATHERING
Cultivate community, dive deep into God's word, and be refreshed mid-week at our Man Church and Women's Gathering. So join us for our Women's Gathering on Thursday, September 5, and Man Church on Tuesday, September 3.
Mark Richt
Former UGA & University of Miami coach and College Hall of Fame recipient
Former University of Georgia Football Coach and now author Mark Richt will join the men at Man Church. The men of North Metro Church will be challenged and reminded to "Remember the big picture." Whether you root for the Dawgs, or not, this night is for you. Join the men of NMC for a car show, optional barbeque competition, outdoor games, dinner, worship, and a message from Mark.
Tuesday, September 3
Katherine Wolf Guest Speaker & Author
Our women are in for a treat as Katherine Wolf is joining us. At age 26, Katherine survived a catastrophic stroke and has since used her second-chance life to champion the truth that suffering and joy can coexist in your good/hard story. Katherine is an author, speaker, mother, wife, and so much more. Join the women of NMC for dinner, worship, and a timely message.
Thursday, September 5
For the first time ever, our Man Church and Women's Gatherings will be held in three environments: in our Auditorium and Theater at our Barrett Campus, and at our second location, Sewell Mill. We are so excited to welcome more men and women to jump into community and hear about Jesus. So rally your friends and join us. Head to northmetro.org/events today!
and Grow Connect
WELCOME HOME
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 | 12:15PM
SEWELL MILL | SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 | 12:15PM
Welcome Home is designed to help you learn about everything that makes up North Metro Church and give you the next steps on how you can belong to our family. Visit northmetro.org/events to learn more and sign up.
GROUPS
At NMC, we genuinely believe we are better together. Therefore, we want everyone to circle up with others in a group. We have three different types of groups you can join. Connection Groups meet over shared interests such as hiking, board games, or movies; Community Groups meet for fellowship, prayer, and
Care
PRAYER
Prayer is powerful. It's one of the most important things we can do as a church. Our staff and leadership would love to come alongside you, fight for you in whatever difficulty you may be experiencing, and celebrate any answered prayers. To share your prayer requests, visit northmetro.org/prayer.
HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE
NMC has a faithful group of men looking to serve widows, single moms, and other ladies in our church. These men are skilled in most areas of basic home repairs, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry; however, they are unable to take on major renovations or projects that require county permitting. If you are a single woman needing assistance with home maintenance or home repairs
study of the Bible; and Care Groups assist anyone walking through difficulty or life transition. If you want to join a Connection Group, Community Group, or Care Group, or start your own group, check out northmetro.org/groups.
TABLESETTERS
When we serve others, we set the table for them to experience the grace of God. That’s why, around here, we call our volunteers Tablesetters. Our goal is for everyone to experience the joy of serving others as a Tablesetter and serve somewhere within our church. Regardless of your schedule, experience, or gifting, there’s a fulfilling place for you to serve here. Visit northmetro.org/serve to browse opportunities and take the next step to serve.
BAPTISMS
We have classes for elementary-aged children, students, and adults that are each offered once a quarter. After you have attended a class, one of our pastors will meet with you or your child.
If you’re ready to take this step in your faith journey, we invite you to sign up for a class at our Barrett Campus. For more information about our beliefs on baptism and to sign up for a class, visit northmetro.org/baptism.
ELEMENTARY BAPTISM CLASS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
STUDENT BAPTISM CLASS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
ADULT BAPTISM CLASS | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
visit northmetro.org/care to submit your request.
RE:GENERATION
BARRETT CAMPUS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 | 7:00PM
Through His Word, God offers us principles where freedom and new life can be found. Are you hurting, feeling stuck, giving up hope for change, or wanting to identify and remove obstacles for a deeper fellowship with God? Wonder why you keep struggling with the same thing day after day, year after year?
re:generation is discipleship for the heart and teaches you how to apply the principles of Scripture to your everyday life. Participants walk through 12 steps of biblical healing in the context of authentic community. If you want to learn how to live out a "new life in Christ" and find healing
in Jesus during your day-to-day life, re:generation is a great place to discover the fullness that Christ alone offers us.
RE|ENGAGE
BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, AUGUST 19 | 7:00-9:00PM
SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 | 4:00-6:00PM
re|engage is a marriage enrichment ministry designed for couples ready to invest time and energy into building a stronger marriage. Through a mix of largegroup teaching and small-group discussion, you and your spouse are challenged and encouraged with practical ways to apply the gospel of Jesus to your marriage. Couples are discipled and equipped to grow in their walk with Christ and their marriages by studying and applying biblical principles within a small group structure. To learn more, visit our Marriage page at northmetro.org/marriage.
MERGE
BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 | 7:00-9:00PM
Strong, healthy marriages start long before the wedding. To build a marriage that lasts and gets off to a great start, we encourage all engaged couples to participate in Merge, our premarital discipleship class. Merge classes are available to those who regularly attend NMC and are already engaged. To learn more, visit our Marriage page at northmetro.org/marriage.
FOUNDATION GATHERINGS
BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, AUGUST 26 | 7:00-9:00PM
The first few years of marriage can be difficult, but they also offer a chance to build healthy patterns into a marriage at a formative stage. Foundation Gatherings are open to married couples who have been married for three years or less. These events occur regularly throughout the year and include dinner, teaching, and a chance to build relationships with other newlywed couples. Our next Foundation Gathering will be held on Monday, August 26 from 7:00-9:00pm. To learn more, visit our Marriage page at northmetro.org/marriage.
DIVORCE CARE
Divorce Care is a mix of support and learning for those currently separated or divorced. We understand that divorce can be one of life's most painful trials. While God hates divorce, He doesn't hate divorced people. Our Divorce Care ministry is led by individuals who understand what you're experiencing and will support you as you move forward. Through Divorce Care, you will learn how to deal with the heartache of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.
FOSTER & ADOPTION SUPPORT
BARRETT CAMPUS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 | 6:00-9:00PM
Scripture urges believers to look after the orphans in our community. One way we
do this at NMC is to come around families participating in foster care or adoption. In addition, this group is a place to find support and encouragement from others who understand these specific challenges. This month's meeting is on Wednesday, August 13, from 6:30-9:00pm at the Barrett Campus.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one care ministry that supports those experiencing difficult times. Stephen Ministers are members of our NMC community, who are well-trained in encouraging others who are enduring painful times such as the loss of a loved one, a marriage, a job, or one's health. If you are facing any of life's difficult circumstances, please consider using a Stephen Minister to help bear your burdens.
PURE DESIRE
Pure Desire is a men's ministry that provides hope, freedom, and healing from sexual brokenness through Jesus Christ. Through this group, you will understand how family of origin and trauma impact your behavior, how addiction affects brain chemistry, and develop a plan to create freedom from addiction. Don't let shame keep you from finding help. There is hope as you walk out this journey with other Christ-followers.
INFERTILITY & LOSS SUPPORT
BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, AUGUST 14 | 7:00PM
When God calls our hearts to grow our families, He never promises it will be easy, but He does promise to lead when we are lost. Take refuge in knowing you’re not alone. If you struggle with infertility or have experienced miscarriage or infant loss, there’s a place for you. This month's meeting will be on Monday, August 14 at 7:00pm at the Barrett Campus.
WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAYS AUGUST 11 & 25 | 12:15PM
Cancer hits with a terrible punch, whether it’s you, a spouse, parent, sibling, child, or friend. We can't take you out of this storm, but we can walk alongside you and hold you up when the weight is too heavy. We can be that safe place to let all your feelings fall. We can have the honor of praying continually for you and your family. We can be that safe group of ladies who get it without explanation or apologies; we get it all.
If cancer has affected you in any way, we encourage you to reach out to NMC's Cancer Support Group. You will find an amazing community of brave, strong women who have learned to trust God no matter what because He is trustworthy. This month's meetings will be on Sunday, August 11, and Sunday, August 25, at 12:15pm at the Barrett Campus.
BEAUTY FOR ASHES
BARRETT CAMPUS | THURSDAYS AUGUST 8 & 22 | 7:00PM
Beauty for Ashes is a confidential group designed to encourage and give hope to women whose husbands struggle with sexual addiction. We understand the devastation of a husband's betrayal; however, our goal is not to stay in this place of wounding but to seek the Lord for healing and hope. This month's meetings will be on Thursday, August 8, and Thursday, August 22, at 7:00pm on the Barrett Campus.
Care
For more information or to sign up for any of our Care Ministries, visit our Care page at northmetro.org/care.
CARE GROUP SPOTLIGHT
re:generation is a discipleship program that focuses on healing from any struggle so that you can live your life to the fullest, just as Jesus came to give to us (John 10:10). re:generation not only focuses on personal growth, but one of the greatest benefits is the joyful, true, and honest community that you will find. We want you to experience healing transformation, but we don’t want you to do it alone.
Our re:generation groups have already found this deep community. You’ll see these men and women rally around to celebrate a baptism or congregate together on a Sunday morning. Here’s what a few participants have to say about the friendships they have in re:generation:
“I’ve seen relationships blossom as everyone has been transparent in sharing, and that creates a bond built on trust. I love seeing the different demographics represented connecting (single, married, variety of ages, employed vs. retired). I see this as a true representation of God’s church as we love, care for, share, cry, laugh, and pray for each other.”
“My re:gen sisters have become like family to me. In the beginning, I would never have believed that I would find friends with such a diverse group of women.”
“The relationships I have experienced have been one of the sweetest surprises. Although each one of us is navigating completely different circumstances, the root of what God is doing in each one of us is similar. I consider these ladies my sisters not only in Christ but in friendship. I hope to keep meeting with them after commencement as we all continue our sanctification journey.”
“I’ve walked with Christ for many years but have become disconnected in my relationship with Him. Through re:gen I have rebuilt my walk with Him and have learned to trust my struggle with a group of men around me.”
“The relationships are: authentic, honest, encouraging, with no pressure or no judgment.” They are a true gift from God. The community is unmatched, and the support runs deep.”
“The relationships I have experienced have been one of the sweetest surprises.”
So, join re:generation and experience a new life in Christ, and be a part of a community that’s like no other. A new semester of re:generation starts on Wednesday, August 21 at the Barrett Campus. Learn more at northmetro.org/events
As NMC celebrates its 25th anniversary, we're not only looking back at what God has done over the years but also looking ahead to what God has in store for us in the future. As a way to celebrate, each month, we meet one of the many family members of NMC and hear their story of how God has used NMC to help them become more faithful followers of Jesus.
Andrew Walden Spotlight
From Kid's Production to Worship Leader to Technical Director, Andrew Walden and his 18 years at NMC have greatly impacted him and us. In an interview with Daniel Hicks, you'll hear just how much he loves his family, NMC, Chick Fil A, and Atlanta United. Andrew serves in many roles, but on a Sunday morning, you'll find him in our Tech Booth, making sure all the sound, lights, and live streams are running smoothly. In his 18 years at NMC, he has heard countless messages, experienced many movements of God, and seen stories of life change from the back of the room.
Andrew shared what it's been like to be on our staff for so long. In 2008, it felt like a faraway dream to be debt-free, open up a second campus, and give away weekend offerings. Andrew shared how
surreal it feels to be a church that can now do all of those things. Daniel and Andrew remarked, "Tell that to 2008." We at NMC are living in the benefit of the faithfulness and generosity of the people in the past who gave generously and prayed fervently.
Andrew's stories remind us from where God has brought us. We have already seen God's faithfulness and what He has done in the last 25 years of NMC; it excites us to ask, What more will God do? Join us in thanking God for the people He called to NMC 25 years ago and for their selflessness and obedience. Let us pray that we will be faithful to God's calling now as we look forward to 25 more years of faithfully following Jesus at NMC.
Upcoming for you and your family...
GROUP LEADERSHIP BRUNCH AND LEARN
BARRETT CAMPUS:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 | 11:00AM
SEWELL MILL CAMPUS:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 | 12:15PM
We all desire to have a great community in our lives, but let’s face it, finding your people and the perfect group can be hard. So we invite you to come help be part of the solution to these circumstances by learning about what it would look like for you to start and lead your own Connection and or Community Group for a semester by attending the upcoming Group Leadership Brunch and Learn. We believe God uses groups to change people’s lives, and as a leader, you get to be a part of that. At this Brunch and Learn, you will hear about the expectations of a Connection and Community Group Leader, as well as the training and ongoing coaching you will receive to ensure that you have everything that you need to make your group leadership journey as successful as can be. Leading a group is not as scary as it may seem, and it can be life-giving for the leader and for those who are being led, so do not miss an opportunity to step into this exciting new season by signing up at northmetro.org/events.
MOBILIZATION
CITY SERVE SATURDAY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
City Serve (formally known as Saturday Serve) is a great opportunity for you, your family, or those you’re in a Community Group with to serve consistently throughout the year. At each City Serve, we spend time volunteering with our local community partners. Breakfast will be provided at Barrett Campus NMC Cafe at 8:15am, followed by a time of prayer before we go out to serve.
This month, we will serve with Table on Delk and focus on yard maintenance and packing lunch bags for the program participants. Even if you can not make it, you can still participate by buying supplies for the packed lunches using our Amazon
Wishlist. Sign up to serve and find the Amazon Wishlist at northmetro.org/events.
CIRCLES USA
Did you know that here in Cobb County, over 17% of our children live below the poverty line? Have you wondered how you can make a lasting difference in helping a family move from poverty to financial stability? Circles has a proven model that combines mentorship, financial literacy training, and connections to existing community resources all while building intentional friendships through weekly meetings. The result? Families increase their income by 75% on average. To serve with Circles USA, go to northmetro.org/serve.
CHARACTER EDUCATION MENTORING AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
You can invest in the next generation by becoming a mentor to encourage students every month at Kennesaw Mountain High School. As a mentor, you'll help facilitate the social-emotional curriculum, Habitudes by Dr. Tim Elmore. This is an opportunity to engage students in the public school environment, where they spend so much time—all while equipping them with tools for healthy leadership in their world and the world around them. Take the next step by emailing Jill Stewart at jstewart@northmetro.org or check out the details at northmetro.org/serve.
NMCU
NMCU
CORE
BARRETT CAMPUS:
SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 17 | 3:00-5:00PM
SEWELL MILL CAMPUS: TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 17-NOVEMBER 19 | 7:00-9:00PM
North Metro Church University (NMCU) is our primary vehicle for studying the Bible together to form a biblical worldview. In NMCU Core, you'll move through a set sequence of classes and learn about the big picture of Scripture and how everything in Scripture points to and is fulfilled in Jesus. In this learning process, NMCU will also help equip you to both understand and
communicate your faith to others so that you can become a more faithful follower of Jesus, a disciple who makes disciples. Each semester offered is 10 weeks and goes in sequential order.
Our fall semester enrollment opens on Sunday, July 28, and closes on September 1. We offer in-person groups or ondemand options. Learn more by visiting northmetro.org/nmcu.
NMCU
201 LIVE!
BARRETT CAMPUS: SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 17 | 3:00-5:00PM NMCU 201 launches on Sunday afternoons at a new time. This class is solely for Core Graduates (students who have completed 101-104). Having established a foundation of the Bible, we will discuss matters of internal life and how, through a biblical perspective and worldview, we address and respond to them. In this, we will discuss things like salvation, atonement, the Creeds, the Trinity, scripture reading and memorization, spiritual beings, and sexuality.
Our fall semester enrollment opens on Sunday, July 28, and closes on Sunday, September 1. We offer in-person groups or on-demand options. Learn more by visiting northmetro.org/nmcu.
NMC KIDS
ELEMENTARY BAPTISM CLASS
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 | 9:15-10:00AM
This 45-minute class is designed for you and your child to attend together. If your elementary-aged child has already taken the step of salvation, this class is the perfect next step. For more information on the baptism process, visit northmetro.org/events.
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT BRUNCH
BARRETT CAMPUS: SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 | 11:00AM-12:00PM
This is an opportunity for parents who have children with special needs to get together and form community. Pastries and coffee will be provided during the 11:00am service. Register at northmetro.org/events.
BABY DEDICATION
CLASS: SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 | 9:15-10:00AM
DEDICATION: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | 3:00PM
The Baby Dedication Class will prepare you to participate in our next Baby Dedication Service, which will be on Saturday, November 16, at 3:00pm on the Barrett Campus. This family-friendly service is an intentional environment, with the message and worship focused on the celebration of life and your child's dedication to God’s teaching and instruction. If you want more information on dedicating your child or signing up, visit northmetro.org/events.
KIDS NIGHT OUT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 6:00-8:00PM
Kids Night Out is an event designed for 1st5th grade students and their small group leaders to get outside of a typical Sunday morning environment and have some fun together. This year we’ll be at Sparkles Family Fun Center in Kennesaw for pizza, playground, arcade games, skating, and laser tag. The price of this event is $25 and includes a $10 arcade card. Space is limited. Sign-ups will end when the event is full or at midnight on September 8, whichever occurs first. Visit northmetro.org/events to sign up today.
NMC KIDS TABLE TALKER
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER DISCIPLESHIP TOOL
The Town Square Table Talker is back! This is a discipleship tool designed by the NMC Kids team to equip families to connect around the table intentionally. The
activities and devotions you'll find in the table talker come from the Gospel Project curriculum that we use in the classrooms. This means you can connect what you do at home with what your kids do in the classroom. But it's not all curriculum; you'll also find silly games, get-to-knowyou questions, and family challenges. You are your child's first teacher and the first person to disciple your child. We hope the NMC Kids Table Talker is just the tool you need to take your family relationships to the next level. Grab yours today in NMC Kids.
STUDENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL MORNINGS
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAYS | 9:15AM & 11:00AM 6-8th students are invited to join us upstairs in the Student HQ for our 9:15am and 11:00am services for Bible study and community.
NMC STUDENT NIGHTS
BARRETT & SEWELL MILL CAMPUS: SUNDAYS | 6:30-8:30PM 6-12th students, find your community, worship God alongside other students, and grow your faith in Jesus at our NMC Students Nights. The nights include worship through music all together, and then 6-8th grade and 9-12th grade students transition to different environments for relevant teaching and small groups. Connect with us on Instagram @nmcstudents to stay in the loop.
COLLEGE
COLLEGE BIBLE STUDY GROUP
BARRETT CAMPUS | TUESDAYS | 6:45-8:30PM College students, join us on-campus in the Shift Room for our NMC College Bible Study Group. We will experience community, dive deep into Bible study, and share a meal. This is a place for you, no matter what your walk with God looks like. For more details, visit northmetro.org/college.
PAID COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The College Internship Program is a paid internship designed for enrolled college students. This program is for students who want to understand and experience all the inner workings of the local church to learn more about vocational ministry. It’s designed to make them more aware of their character, competency, strengths, and weaknesses while increasing their understanding of the disciple-making process. In addition, they will have the opportunity to explore different ministries behind the scenes and what is needed to make each ministry function and thrive. If you're interested in applying for the 2024-2025 school year, check out northmetro.org/intern-program or email Rebecca Ross at rross@northmetro.org for more details. We only have four spots left!
Mijango Casa del Redentor Director
An update from Ivan Mijango. Redeemer's House, or Casa del Redentor, is North Metro Church's international ministry in Panajachel, Guatemala.
2024 NMC Students Mission Trip
This year, during the month of June, we received the largest mission trip we have ever had. Twenty wonderful NMC Students came to Guatemala to serve in this ministry and bring joy to dozens of children.
When we started planning this trip, we knew it was going to be a little different with the logistics since accommodating a group of 25 people (including leaders) is no easy task. This was a new challenge for us and led us to explore options we hadn't tried before, such as using a school bus as our official transport. However, we were never worried about the willingness, love, service, camaraderie, and humility that these students demonstrated during the training stage and later put into practice in the field.
During the week, we had the opportunity to paint the school in Xecotoj, one of the communities we regularly serve. It had been years since the school last received a touchup, and it looked sad and lifeless. After three days of hard work, the group not only gave the building a new look but also brought it back to life. The community families and children were very grateful because now the school stands out for how good it looks, not for feeling abandoned. Additionally, there is now a mural at the entrance that gives identity and joy to the entire neighborhood.
It was a wonderful trip. We brought a lot of fun to the children in Patzutzun (another village we serve) during their vacation, we threw a party for the students in our programs at our base in Panajachel, and we even attended church.
Every mission trip that visits Redeemer's House (Casa del Redentor in Spanish, or CDR) strengthens our relationship with the communities, brings a lot of joy to the children, and blesses this ministry in special ways. Regardless of whether it's a group of adults, students, or families, at the end of the week, the testimonies we hear, the memories, and the experiences leave a mark on the heart of each person who makes this work possible, and on the nearly 300 children who benefit weekly from our programs. Thank you to each of the students and leaders who were part of this trip, and to NMC. If you are reading this and have thought about going on a mission trip with NMC, I encourage you to do it; it will be worth it. CDR and Guatemala await you with open arms.
Ivan
As we head toward 2025, we are praying our guts out and are entirely dependent on the Lord! He has entrusted us with our vision to “Be Missed,” and our mission, “We Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” To live that out, we have set three God-sized goals to aim for as a church.
PEOPLE ENROLLED IN NMCU 1,428 PEOPLE FOUND 309
We’re telling our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers about our great God, who loves us immeasurably more than we can imagine. We want to celebrate with you if you’ve played a part in helping someone move from death to life or if you came to faith in Christ! We invite you to share your story by visiting the Contact Us page at northmetro.org.
We currently support six church plants, including Take Hold in Scotland; Grace Auburn in Auburn, Alabama; Creekside in Dallas, Georgia; Heirloom Church in Kyle, Texas; Oaks Community Church in Naples, Florida; and Compassion International in Guatemala.
Before Jesus left the disciples, He said, "Go make disciples." A tangible way to see that hope realized is through our discipleship program, NMCU. We're looking to see 1,000 people faithfully following Jesus, equipped with knowledge of Scripture, to share their beliefs with others ultimately. NMCU creates disciples that make disciples.
Expand the Kingdom of God through five new church plants nationally and/or globally. Church plants are an expression of our multiplication strategy, multiplying the mission to help people find and follow Jesus.
