January News from Orchard Group - A Letter from Brent Dear Friends and Partners, How many things in your life were disrupted in 2020? Maybe you had to stop going into the office for work. Maybe you lost your job.
christmas Christmas 2020: Not Foreign to the Christian Story By Luke Greer, Orchard Group's partnership director. In many ways, much of what we have experienced in 2020 is not unlike the historical backdrop that Jesus was born into. In
video Video: Meet Joshua and Ericka You can become a partner with Joshua and Ericka to plant a new church in Baltimore!
newsletter The Latest: December News This season reminds us of "good news of great joy" that came for all people (Luke 2:10). Together with you, we plant churches so that more people everywhere might
oakland Oakland Project's Thanksgiving Giveaway How did you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Food? Family? Football? The Oakland Project did all that and more, as they organized a Thanksgiving Giveaway to help provide basic Thanksgiving items
next chapter The Next Chapter: Collective & Icon This post is part of the "Next Chapter" series, where we share about the “Next Chapters” in the story that God is writing through new churches. Each time you partner
newsletter The Latest: November News You play a vital role in good news being shared in places where Jesus isn't yet widely known. This is why we're so eager to share with you about our
lagos Celebrating God's Work at City Church Lagos In a bustling city of over 20 million, City Church exists to "Love Jesus, Love People, and Love Lagos." Lagos is one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in the
next chapter The Next Chapter: True North & Community Church This post is part of the "Next Chapter" series, where we share about the “Next Chapters” in the story that God is writing through new churches. As our team continues
newsletter The Latest: October News This past month has marked the celebration of new beginnings at many Orchard Group churches, as well significant milestones at others. Join us in celebrating with these churches and in
cincinnati Celebrating New Beginnings at City Church OTR On September 13, City Church Over-the-Rhine launched their preview services in Cincinnati! These services are designed to provide an opportunity for people to explore what their church is all about.
life change Celebrating New Life at Trace Church Trace Church in Colorado Springs recently had the joy of celebrating 18 baptisms. Join us in rejoicing with them, and in celebrating the new life that these brothers and sisters
next chapter The Next Chapter: Reunion & Renaissance This post is part of the "Next Chapter" series, where we share about the “Next Chapters” in the story that God is writing through new churches. Right now in Manhattan,
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
