anniversary Celebrating One Year (2020-style) 2020 has been a year like no other. Yet, even in the midst of unusual and unforeseen circumstances, God has been faithful to preserve and advance his church. This week,
newsletter The Latest: September News The church has always been characterized as a people who gather, united by their shared love for Jesus. This continues to be true even as a pandemic has caused this
photos Not Limited by Four Walls At its core, the church has always been characterized as a people who gather, united by their shared love for Jesus. This continues to be true even as a pandemic
harlem Ways Unimagined: God's Work at The Gathering Harlem This article is contributed by the staff of The Gathering Harlem, which launched in 2017, led by Kenny and Shanika Hart. Header photo courtesy of Anthony Geathers. The vision that
next chapter The Next Chapter: Crossway & SLO City Throughout this year, we’ve taken a moment to look back at past church plants and to look forward to current church plants. (Browse other features in the Next Chapter
newsletter The Latest: August News Even as much in the world shifts around us, the church's core mission to make disciples remains constant. The same central aim endures: to share the good news about Jesus
pray Into the Fray: Praying for Planters Then Jesus told his disciples...that they should always pray and not give up. (Luke 18:1)While thoughtful plans and strategies are necessary, if God is not ultimately at
manhattan Grieving Losses and Pressing Forward This article is contributed by Russel Rader, who is preparing to start a new church in Manhattan. “How lonely sits the city that was full of people!” –Lamentations 1:1From
greater miami Finding Creative Ways to Connect in Greater Miami In the midst of this unique season of physical distancing, church planters Terrence & Emma Mullings are pressing forward with fostering community and building momentum for the launch of a
newsletter The Latest: July News As the summer warms up, so do the efforts of church planters as they prepare for the fall season. Church planting always requires creativity – even more so in a time
cincinnati Fostering a New Faith Family This article is contributed by Chris and Katherine Marlin and Tyler Chernesky, who are currently preparing to start a new church in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Our dreams of church planting
oakland Pray, Watch, Bless: Church Planting While Physically Distancing This article is contributed by Gabe Garcia. Gabe, Kari, and their kids recently moved to Oakland, California, where they are preparing to start a new church. “Many are the plans
justice How Your Church Can Begin Making a Strategy for Racial Justice “Most churches and Christian organizations have all kinds of strategies: a strategy for evangelism, a strategy for crisis planning, a strategy for staffing, or a strategy for how to manage
in their own words Remembering and Celebrating God's Work at Crossway Christian Church This article is contributed by Dave Smith, who served as the founding pastor at Crossway Christian Church in Nashau, NH – one of Orchard Group's church plants back in the '90s.
newsletter The Latest: June News As we near the halfway point of 2020, we can look back on what has already been a historically challenging year. It makes us all the more grateful for you
life change Meet Phineas New churches in new places mean more opportunities for people to hear the good news that they matter to God. Each new church provides the opportunity for more people to
next chapter The Next Chapter: NYC & Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey is a city of 15 million people, yet it only has about 30 thousand Christians, making it one of the least-churched cities in the world. Planting a church
greater miami A Vision for Greater Miami Greater Miami is filled with beautiful, diverse people. They are each known by and important to God. For years, Terrence and Emma Mullings have been praying, working, and dreaming for
greater miami The Latest: May News Over the past six weeks, it's been beautiful to see Orchard Group church plants "be the church" during this unique season. There's been much to celebrate as we see churches
resources Church Finance Considerations for This Season By Robert Tomko, finance director Three church finance considerations for our current moment:1.) Maintain accurate and responsible records.During this time, many of us will have fewer in-person connections
istanbul Navigating a New Reality Our team has recently been encouraged by a report from some of our international planters of how they're navigating a "new norm" in light of COVID-19. We invite you to
photos The Church in Action During COVID-19 From raising additional benevolence funds, to creating new approaches for worship services, to fostering new ways for intentional connection, to proactively supporting local community, to practicing lament together... it's been
in their own words Christian Life in Times of Crisis Every crisis is different and the one we find ourselves in is particularly unique. Still, there are lessons to be gleaned from the past and principles learned in previous fires
resources Made For This: Strength in Weakness From Luke Greer, Partnership Director He said to me, “My strength is made perfect in weakness.” —2 Corinthians 12:9Strong and Weak LinksA couple of weeks ago, Malcolm Gladwell gave
