Planting new churches is the most effective evangelistic strategy in the world. Thus, it is central to our purpose. Below are updates on new church plants and recently established CCCU churches.
New CCCU Churches
Columbus, Ohio (Hispanic Ministry) – Pastor David Ordonez
Efforts continue toward the establishment of a Hispanic ministry on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. This church has a vision to reach out to the growing Hispanic community of Columbus and to organize a new congregation and launch a new church. Pastor David Ordonez and his wife Janet serve as leaders of this new effort. Ministry opportunities continue to develop through Bible studies and through various community outreach projects. Teaching English as a second language remains an effective tool for communicating the gospel. Pray for God's blessing for this new ministry and the Ordonez family as they serve the Lord in Columbus.
Worthington, OH Church @ 85 – Pastor Tim Tabor
As a result of their sensitivity to the problems of teens initiated while serving at Grace Ministries, Tim and Beth Tabor began a unique ministry to challenged teenagers and their families. Understanding this to be the will of God for them, the Church @ 85 was established in February 2010. God has provided a wonderful meeting facility and a committed, compassionate, driven core group. This church is truly an outreach to broken and dysfunctional teenagers and their families. The redeeming grace of Christ is witnessed through effective small groups and a corporate worship service on Sunday mornings. They are growing and lives are being changed and transformed through the power of Christ!
Washington CH, OH Rose Avenue Ministries – Pastor Bruce Morrison
Rose Avenue is an outreach ministry established by the Heritage Memorial Church in Washington CH. Heritage Memorial purchased the Rose Avenue Elementary School as an extension of their care ministry programs. This new facility houses an after school program, an addiction recovery program, the Deaf Advocacy Office for five counties, a clothing center and food pantry. Rose Avenue is a safe place for community members to come who are in need physically and spiritually. Unique to this ministry, the facility will pave the way for two new church plants – a Hispanic and traditional congregation during the 2010-11 council year.
Columbus, OH Turning Point – Pastor Joel Moyar
Sensing the leadership of the Lord to be a part of a new church plant, Pastor Joel Moyar along with a small core group of believers established Turning Point Church in the spring of 2010. Currently the congregation is looking for a permanent meeting facility. The people are committed to God's call and have a real desire to share the love of Christ in the southwestern part of Columbus, Ohio. It is the goal of the congregation and of the district and general Church Extension Departments that a suitable place of worship be found and secured during this council year. Pray that God will continue to open doors for this wonderful congregation!
Established and Growing Churches
Cortland, New York – Pastor Barry Kerner
The Cornerstone Church of Cortland continues to demonstrate steady growth and effective outreach into the community that called has called them to serve. Pastor Barry Kerner and his wife Shirl are providing consistent and visionary leadership for this congregation. During this council year, the General Church Extension Department will assist with a percentage of the mortgage payment. The local congregation continues to progress toward greater financial independence. We praise the Lord for their progress!
Laredo, Texas – Pastor Daniel Jimenez
Pastor Daniel and his family arrived in Laredo April 1, 2010 and immediately began ministry among this very important Hispanic work in Laredo, Texas. Two special offerings, the MMM 2010 Project and the 2010 Mount of Praise Global Impact Offering, both designated to the Laredo project to assist with final remodeling and facility upgrades. This congregation strategically placed in a vital part of south Texas serves as a link to other mission ministries into central Mexico. Pray for God's leadership and anointing as the congregation reach into the community of Laredo and beyond into Mexico.
Pataskala, Ohio – Pastor Dan Tipton
The Daybreak Church is under the leadership of Dr. Dan Tipton. The congregation secured an initial meeting place on old US Route 40 just west of Pataskala, Ohio. They have now moved to a larger meeting facility and are remodeling this new location. Together with the faith and vision of the congregation and with the financial assistance of General and District Church Extension Department, the church is enjoying this new facility. Pray that God will bless this step of faith and will bring new people to Daybreak and into the Kingdom of God.
For further information on any of our new CCCU churches, please contact the General Secretary's Office for the General Church Extension Department at the Global Ministry Center or your local Church Extension President.
