Develop Congregations
Respond to Jesus’ call to “follow me” and become “fishers of humanity” by drawing believers, disciples and seekers into congregations that are centers of celebration, healing and witness.
“We help congregations grow and develop by building new churches and encouraging established ones to assess and address their spiritual needs as well as the needs of the communities in which they serve.”
Current initiatives:
Acts 16:5 Initiative
Proactive Transformation Project
Small Church Covenant
South Asian New Church Development
Wicker Park Grace
Develop Congregations Mission Directions 2006-2010
- Promote development at each stage in the lifecycles of our congregations
- Employ strategic new church development and congregational redevelopment, targeting urban, suburban, immigrant and racially and economically diverse populations
- Demonstrate our mission publicly through individual and corporate involvement by proclaiming the gospel
To find out more, contact:
- Rev. William Higginson, Moderator
- Loretta Gratias-Bremer, Consultant for Develop Congregations
- Rev. David Boumgarden, Consultant for Develop Congregations
