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
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
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
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 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
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
nyc The Manhattan Project In New York City, young professionals face pressure to find their identity in their work, in their abilities, in their educational status, and in their relationships. Russel Rader, lead planter
long island Long Island Project Orchard Group will back church planters Lou and Allie Pizzichillo, who will lead the Long Island Project in 2020. Lou said, “We believe that when people see God for who
churches Spring Growth One of the pictures Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God was of a mustard seed. The Bible often uses gardening or farming illustrations to reveal the nature of
nyc In Their Own Words: A Far Better Savior I don’t think it’s presumptive to say we all like the feeling of being helpful and feeling as though we make a difference in other people’s lives. We like the idea of someone standing on an award stage and declaring that they couldn’t have done it without us.
harlem Celebrating One Year of The Gathering Harlem Congratulations to our church family at The Gathering in Harlem, New York City! They celebrated their one year birthday in September. The Gathering has grown in numbers, but the leadership
nyc Introducing Jordan From Brent Storms, President/CEO I’m delighted to announce that Orchard Group will be adding a new staff member to our team. Jordan Rice has agreed to become our Regional Director for New York City. We couldn’t be happier to have his
nyc Behind the Scenes of Orchard Group A little behind-the-scenes of Orchard Group from Brent and Rhesa Storms. We're grateful for church planting partners like Southeast Christian Church, who has been a strong partner of several new churches, including Renaissance Church and Epiphany Brooklyn, both seen in the video. New churches
video Part of the Family Over a period of years, Jordan Rice became increasingly convicted about the need for spiritual growth and change in Harlem. He left behind his law career to study theology and entered a training program for church planting. A year and a half ago, he
nyc Youth Ministry on the Ground in NYC What does a youth group in the city look like? Matt Mueller, youth pastor at Everyday Christian Church in New York City shares: We are dedicated to serving and reaching the young people of our area, students in middle and high school. We have
nyc "Who Are Adam and Eve?" Matt & Kala Mueller find the nations of the world in their NYC youth group "Who are Adam and Eve?"A young man at Everyday Christian Church in New York City asked this question to Matt and Kala Mueller, leaders of the youth group.
