miami Sunday at Miami Church On any given Sunday at Miami Church, 15 different countries will be represented by the people who attend. Miami as a city is known for its multicultural flair, flashy style, warm weather, and
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
lagos Love God, Love People, Love Lagos Femi Osunnuyi is leading the Lagos Project, a new church in Nigeria. Lagos is a vital and strategic city in Africa. Watch the video to hear more about the project. You can also
pmtg Why Plant Churches? Because People Matter to God. Mike and Jodi Hickerson at Mission Church in Ventura, California have been amazed at how people's lives are changing as a result of hearing the gospel.
life change A Church That Throws Great Parties What if Christians were known for throwing great parties- no strings attached? That has become the DNA of Mission Church. They have gained a reputation for loving people with openness and grace. Each
churches From 0 to 60 Kyle Costello, lead planter of Missio Dei Community in Salt Lake City, has a unique challenge and opportunity by starting a church in a city with a very young demographic. Many people are
church planting in practice Church Planting Partnerships The story of every church plant is also the story of partnering churches. New churches get their start with the prayer, personnel and financial support of other churches! Lorenzo Smith of Collective Church
church planting in practice Go To Where the People Are Derrick Puckett recognized that many times people won't come to church, even if they are spiritually seeking. So Renewal Church in Chicago makes a habit of getting outside the walls of church- whether
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
life change A Diverse People, A Big Opportunity Louis & Yolandi Scheepers, both South Africans, will lead a new church in Cape Town this year. Get a glimpse of the calling God has placed on their hearts to unite people in
engagement announcement A New Church for Paris There are 60,000 people in the 9th Arrondissement of Paris. And one evangelical church. The need for the gospel is great! Etienne Koning will lead a new church in Paris in the
life change Making Dreams Come True Kaley Puckett had initial reservations about church planting. Over time, she became excited about the idea. With the support of Orchard Group, Derrick and Kaley planted Renewal Church in Chicago!
on cities As The World Becomes More Urban, So Must The Church When Orchard Group was established in 1948, the percentage of the world population living in cities was 30%. Today, more than 50% of the world lives in cities. By 2050, projections are that
osaka Churches Growing in Japan It's exciting to see the growth of Mustard Seed Christian Church in Osaka, Japan. Matthew and Jessica Whelchel, staff members at MSCC share the joys and challenges of planting a church in Japan.
celebrate Celebrating Milestones Miami Church in Florida celebrated launch Sunday! Renaissance Church in NYC and Renewal Church in Chicago each celebrated 1 year. Autumn is an exciting time as we celebrate the launch of new churches
video Orchard Group Starts Churches in Cities Around the World PLANTING CHURCHES IN AND FROM NYC SINCE 1948 Orchard Group starts churches in challenging, strategic, and influential cities throughout the world. Thank you to Matthew Kern for shooting and editing.
harlem This is Renaissance Church From lawyer to minster Hear the story of Jordan Rice, lead planter of Renaissance Church, and the people who are helping to get this church started in the fall! Please pray for Renaissance,
chicago This is Renewal Church "Out of 500 people, I was the only black guy in the room."Lead Planter Derrick Puckett, on his heart for Chicago, and the desire to be a part of a new church
churches This is Restoration Church Check out what Watson Jones III has to say about his desire to see a new church community in Philadelphia!
partners From Country to City Because of our emphasis on urban church planting, we often write about our nation's cultural centers: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami. These hubs are centers of power that shape the
partners Changing the World, One New Church at a Time Brent Storms, President & CEO of Orchard Group shares why he feels new churches in cities are vital.
harlem Introducing Jordan Rice Jordan leads the Harlem Project, with a plan to launch in 2014. Jordan Rice will lead a new church plant in the diverse neighborhood of Harlem in 2014. Once famous as a vibrant
