Summit Church, here is a glimpse into some of the great things God has done through our U.S. church plants in 2011:

 

Summit Church | Denver, CO

From Bryan Barley:

On January 16, 2011, we had our first gathering in my living room. 10 of us met together, and I shared how I believed the Summit Denver was a movement of God, and how we desired to continue His work in the city of Denver. In that moment, I carried in my heart both fear and hope – fear that we were inadequate for such a task, yet hope that God’s grace is sufficient and He delights to make His power known through our weakness. God has been faithful, and we’ve seen some amazing things happen:

  • 80+ people now attend our weekly gatherings
  • On January 1, we moved in our new building (above; yes, it’s a warehouse)
  • 47 people have joined as covenant members to become missionaries to the city
  • 5 city groups have been launched throughout the city
  • We’ve gained a reputation as a church that exists for the good of the city and the neighborhood
  • This January, we will baptize 5 people, add 15 new members, and start a new city group

 

City Church | Murfreesboro, TN

From Trevor Atwood:

In all of my preparation to plant a church, few phrases stuck out more than this one: “Planting a church is not a sprint; it’s a marathon.” The idea is that planters shouldn’t expend all their energy quickly looking for immediate results, but get into a steady pace moving toward a mission, and expect results to come over time. In many ways, I have learned that to be true. But I’ve also learned to expect great things from the God of the impossible:

  • In July, 25 people moved from the Summit as well as TX, VA, and TN to plant City Church
  • God provided 13 jobs for those who moved; nobody went more than 2.5 months without a job
  • 28 others have since joined as covenant members, bringing the total to 53
  • 6 people have been baptized
  • 4 people have moved from death to life (all coworkers and neighbors of team members)
  • 70+ now attend our weekly gatherings
  • Our people recently gave $8600 toward our Christmas Missions Offering to bless our city and plant new churches

 

Imago Dei Church | Raleigh, NC

http://vimeo.com/32491008

We also partnered to help plant a church in Raleigh. Check out this update from Tony Merida, the lead planter. Since this video, Imago Dei has grown to:

  • 82 covenant members
  • 175 in weekly attendance
  • 100+ people meeting weekly in 8 growth groups

 

Looking Forward

2012 promises to be an even better year, and we already have some exciting things on the horizon, including our latest church plant, Mercy Hill, which will be going to Greensboro in May.

Join us in praying that God would raise up more men and women from the Summit with a vision to plant their lives in another city in order to take the gospel to those who don’t know it.

To stay tuned on upcoming plants, or find out how you can be a part, go to www.sendrdu.com.