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Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

John 14:12

GOD expects great things from New City.

By his grace, we find ourselves placed in a prime location at a key moment in the history of our city. As we effectively demonstrate and proclaim the gospel within our community, we will see God establish his Kingdom and witness his blessings spread out from New City Church to the City of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, the State of Georgia, across the United States, and even to the ends of the Earth.

THE VISION is to focus on three keys to maximize our strategic position: to GO DEEPER into the lives of those in our church family and those in our city; to GO WIDER with care for those we find at the margins of our community; and to GO FURTHER with the next generation.

GO Deeper

inside & outside

The first focus of the Greater Things initiative is to GO DEEPER into the lives of those in our church body and those in our community.

Shepherding Care

As we grow, the ability of our ordained officers to personally care for the spiritual needs of the church body is stretched. We will identify, equip, empower, and support those men and women within the body who are gifted (and called) to come alongside the elders and deacons as they provide Shepherding Care to the Church.

Residency Program

We can have a lasting impact on the needs of the communities around us by identifying, developing, and supporting ministry candidates. Through an ongoing residency program, we will invest in the lives of those who are called to minister both inside and outside the bounds of New City Church. It is our hope to begin with a resident who is specifically called to plant a reformed church within the Hispanic community in Gwinnett County.

- The Goal -

Over Three Years

Residency Program

Church Planting
Other Residencies
Residency Leadership

$245,000
$51,000
$25,000

Shepherding Care Ministry

Shepherding Care

$45,000

TOTAL:

$366,000

GO Deeper

inside & outside

The first focus of the Greater Things initiative is to GO DEEPER into the lives of those in our church body and those in our community.

Shepherding Care

As we grow, the ability of our ordained officers to personally care for the spiritual needs of the church body is stretched. We will identify, equip, empower, and support those men and women within the body who are gifted (and called) to come alongside the elders and deacons as they provide Shepherding Care to the Church.

Residency Program

We can have a lasting impact on the needs of the communities around us by identifying, developing, and supporting ministry candidates. Through an ongoing residency program, we will invest in the lives of those who are called to minister both inside and outside the bounds of New City Church. It is our hope to begin with a resident who is specifically called to plant a reformed church within the Hispanic community in Gwinnett County.

- The Goal -

Over Three Years

Residency Program

Church Planting - $245,000
Other Residencies - $51,000
Residency Leadership - $25,000

Shepherding Care Ministry

Shepherding Care - $45,000

Total: $366,000

GO WIDer

community engagement

The second focus of the Greater Things initiative is to GO WIDER with care for the people we find at the margins of our city.

Ministry Partnerships

We will increase our support of key ministry partners - the City, non-profits and parachurch ministries, schools, and other churches - who are already doing great things in the community. We will come alongside them by providing physical space for them to work, meet, or hold community events; through financial gifts; and by sharing with them the greatest resource we have - the body of Christ.

Center for City Flourishing

Through the purchase and renovation of the Chestnut Street Building, we will create a Center for City Flourishing that will offer classrooms, meeting rooms, and even an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium as a reliable community resource.

Long-Term Growth

Our goal is to remain influential in our city for many years to come. A small land purchase next to the Chestnut Street Building will complete the square of land we own and position us well for long-term growth and stability.

- The Goal -

Over Three Years

Ministry Partnerships

$16,000

Center for City Flourishing

Purchase
Renovation

$500,000
$720,000

Long-Term Growth

$62,000

TOTAL:

$1,298,000

Learn MoreCenter for City Flourishing

GO WIDer

community engagement

The second focus of the Greater Things initiative is to GO WIDER with care for the people we find at the margins of our city.

Ministry Partnerships

We will increase our support of key ministry partners - the City, non-profits and parachurch ministries, schools, and other churches - who are already doing great things in the community. We will come alongside them by providing physical space for them to work, meet, or hold community events; through financial gifts; and by sharing with them the greatest resource we have - the body of Christ.

Center for City Flourishing

Through the purchase and renovation of the Chestnut Street Building, we will create a Center for City Flourishing that will offer classrooms, meeting rooms, and even an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium as a reliable community resource.

Long-Term Growth

Our goal is to remain influential in our city for many years to come. A small land purchase next to the Chestnut Street Building will complete the square of land we own and position us well for long-term growth and stability.

- The Goal -

Over Three Years

Ministry Partnerships

Ministry Partnerships - $16,000

Center for City Flourishing

Purchase - $500,000
Renovation - $720,000

Long-Term Growth

Long-Term Growth - $62,000

Total: $1,298,000

Learn MoreCenter for City Flourishing

GO Further

next generation

The third focus of the Greater Things initiative is to GO FURTHER with the next generation.

A Proactive Approach

Researchers found that "Almost half of Millenials agree ... that it is wrong to share one's personal beliefs with someone of a different faith."* It is time for us to become proactive, rather than reactive, with our kids. We will reach them with the truth of the gospel before the world has a chance to consume them. It is easier to disciple the Word into our kids than to disciple the world out of them.

Space of their Own

On Sundays, the Chestnut Street Building will belong to the next generation. Our thriving youth ministry will have a place of their own to connect and be discipled. Every child who comes to church will have a place in a New City Kids classroom without needing to pre-register.

College Focus

The City is investing in college students through the College Corridor that connects Georgia Gwinnett College with Downtown Lawrenceville. New City Church will become a home-base for on-campus ministry at GGC and Gwinnett Tech.

- The Goal -

Over Three Years

Proactive Approach

Youth/College Pastor
NCK Personnel
Kids & Youth Ministry

$100,000
$20,800
$34,000

Space of their Own

Furnishings

$50,000

College Focus

College Ministry

$15,000

TOTAL:

$219,800

GO Further

next generation

The third focus of the Greater Things initiative is to GO FURTHER with the next generation.

A Proactive Approach

Researchers found that "Almost half of Millenials agree ... that it is wrong to share one's personal beliefs with someone of a different faith."* It is time for us to become proactive, rather than reactive, with our kids. We will reach them with the truth of the gospel before the world has a chance to consume them. It is easier to disciple the Word into our kids than to disciple the world out of them.

Space of their Own

On Sundays, the Chestnut Street Building will belong to the next generation. Our thriving youth ministry will have a place of their own to connect and be discipled. Every child who comes to church will have a place in a New City Kids classroom without needing to pre-register.

College Focus

The City is investing in college students through the College Corridor that connects Georgia Gwinnett College with Downtown Lawrenceville. New City Church will become a home-base for on-campus ministry at GGC and Gwinnett Tech.

- The Goal -

Over Three Years

Proactive Approach

Youth/College Pastor - $100,000
NCK Personnel - $20,800
Kids & Youth Ministry - $34,000

Space of their Own

Furnishings - $50,000

College Focus

College Ministry - $15,000

Total: $219,800

the breakdown

DEEPER

WIDER

FURTHER

Admin & Misc

$366,000

$1,298,000

$219,800

$116,200

$2,000,000

FAQs

Yes. It has always been a part of our long-term plan to purchase the building behind us. God has been faithfully growing his Church and New City is already feeling the challenges of not having enough space. New City Kids is bursting at the seams, necessitating the need to have parents pre-register their children. We do not have any space to hold adult classes, youth activites, or private prayer while New City Kids is using the space. During the week, we are seeing ministries competing for available space.

We understand that the cost of real estate is high right now. Three years ago, when we purchased our current property, it included the Chestnut Street building which we in turn sold to some generous supporters who offered to hold it in trust for us. They are now offering to sell it back to us at the same price. This means that through their extraordinary generosity, God is providing an adjacent property at a fraction of its present value.

If God is not guiding us in this direction, we want no part of it! We see the hand of God all over the Greater Things vision. He has provided us with an amazing opportunity to purchase a second facility at a below market price. He has made New City Church grow and thrive in the midst of a pandemic. He has granted us great favor with the City of Lawrenceville. He has led us to strong relationships with key ministry partners and more! The officers of New City Church have been prayerfully considering this project for awhile and are convinced this is the path forward. We ask that you prayerfully consider it as well.

At this time, we do not have a definitive start date for the renovation of the facility. This greatly depends on how our people choose to give. This is a three year initiative, but we are hopeful that a good amount of gifts will come in early so we can begin renovations sooner. Once the commitments are in, we will be able to assess our anticipated cash flow and estimate a more definitive start date at that time. All that being said, if things go well, we anticipate completion of the renovations by mid to late 2023.

While it is true that the bulk of the money being raised will go into the purchase and renovation of the Chestnut Street building, the acquisition of real estate is not the focus of this initiative. The additional land we accquire will position us for longevity, even if we grow substantially, we will have the space we need to remain in Downtown Lawrenceville. The additional space the second facility will provide will be a catalyst for further transitioning from being a church plant, to being an established church that is impacting our community for the gospel in signficant and lasting ways.

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make a commitment

If you are ready to make a commitment to the Greater Things initiative, even if it is simply to pray, you can let us know by completing an online commitment card. Or stop by the Engagement Counter at New City Church and complete a physical card.

Online Commitment Card