In early February of this year, I had a conversation with Keith Watson, Lead Pastor of New City Church Downtown (NCCd), in Macon.  I had no idea that the conversation on that February morning would eventually lead to my family and I relocating from Kentucky to Georgia in order to plant New City Church Milledgeville (NCCM).  But, in His providence, God unexpectedly used that simple conversation to light a fire in my heart for the city of Milledgeville and set in motion the planting of NCCM.

New City Church Milledgeville is a church plant of New City Church Downtown, Macon (to learn more about NCCd, click here). NCCM and NCCd share the same mission of seeking to see the gospel transform everything within our reach.  Though the mission of NCCM and NCCd are identical, the practical outworking of the mission might look a little different based on the differing contexts of Milledgeville and Macon.  NCCd and NCCM are a united front, laboring together to see the gospel transform Milledgeville, Macon, and beyond.

Though my family and I have only been back in Middle Georgia for just over two weeks (my wife and I grew up in Warner Robins), God is already demonstrating his grace, kindness,  and provision by going before us and preparing the way for NCCM.  I have already had numerous conversations with those interested in partnering with NCCM, and God has already put it in the hearts of a handful of people to join us on the journey.  I am amazed at the people that God is already putting in our path as He builds NCCM.  The journey has officially started, and I can't wait to watch and see all that God has in store!

At this stage in the NCCM journey, we are seeking to build a core group.  We are praying for God to give us 25 adults who are committed to the mission of NCCM. When we reach 25 committed adults, we will immediately seek to secure a meeting location in the downtown Milledgeville area in preparation for the launching of weekly services.

We plan to begin a Missional Community (MC) in Milledgeville in June.  This Missional Community will serve as a place for those committed to NCCM to build authentic, gospel-centered relationships with one another and to help each other apply the gospel to our lives in real, practical ways.  This Missional Community will also serve as a place for Christians to bring their non-Christian friends and for those interested in NCCM to learn more about our mission and vision.

So, what can you do to help?  First, pray for NCCM.  Pray that God would provide a strong core group of committed people who are passionate to see the gospel transform everything within our reach, beginning with ourselves and our church, and spreading to our city and the world.  Second, prayerfully consider joining us on the mission in Milledgeville.  Third, spread the word about NCCM. Tell your friends and family, especially those in the Milledgeville area, about NCCM.

If you are interested in or have any questions concerning NCCM, please contact me.  You can find my contact information under the "Contact Us" page of this website.