new city church's mission & vision agm 2014
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New City Church's Mission & Vision AGM 2014TRANSCRIPT
2014 AGM
Part One
Our Purpose: Why do we exist?
NCC is a worshiping community that exists to make the Gospel
of the Lord Jesus Christ known among all the people of Calgary
in the hope of seeing the joy and peace of Christ’s Kingdom come to our great city.
Our Dream: What do we hope to accomplish?
NCC seeks to establish a network of new churches that will articulate and embody the historic Christian faith in
order to bring about the spiritual, social, and cultural renewal of Calgary--and
through it, the world.
Church Planting Apprenticeship
In three years, we have grown...
...from an initial core of ~ 35- 40 people to over 100 in weekly worship (~ 150+ on our list)
In three years, we have grown...
...from an initial core of ~ 35- 40 people to over 100 in weekly worship (~ 150+ on our list)
...from curious people to a sense of family & a community of faith on mission
So......if we want to plant a 2nd church in 4-5 years, now is the right time to take the next step…
New City Church +
+ Mission to North America+ Western Canada Presbytery
So, who are the players?
Grace Network + C2C Network
General Profile of the Church Planting Apprenticeship
Ordainable in the PCA
A big heart for Canada
A winsome evangelist, + hungry to see new
churches started
Embraces NCC’s vision & values + willing to replicate our DNA in YYC
Willing & able to raise $$$ toward apprenticeship
Specifics
NCC has a war chest for church growth & multiplication
NCC $1/2 $$$
Apprentice1/2 $$$
Study Program
2 Year Apprenticeship Structure
Practical Ministry
Leadership / Service
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2
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• School of Discipleship & Urban Mission
• Networking in the City
At 9 months, a decision will be made by the elders & apprentice
to either more forward or conclude internship at 1 year.
At 1.5 years, a decision will be made by the elders to either more
forward with church planting or conclude internship at 2 years.
If approved...... MNA church planting assessment center.
... NCC extends a call
... approved by Western Canada Presbytery
... NCC finalizes 3-4 year time frame
... candidate moves into fund-raising mode
New Facility Needed!
Summer 2014
12 Part Series - Fall 2014
Love, Marriage & Sexuality
New City Church RetreatCamp Harmattan - Near Olds, Alberta
Save the Date: Aug 29-31
Part Two
average attendance
monthly giving
ave. monthly giving
Quick Review of The 2014 Budget
Q & A