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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.
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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.
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- 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

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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.
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- 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

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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.
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- The Goal -

Over Three Years

Ministry Partnerships

Ministry Partnerships

$16,000

Center for City Flourishing

Purchase
Renovation

$500,000
$720,000

Long-Term Growth

Long-Term Growth

$62,000


TOTAL:

$1,298,000

Learn MoreCenter for City Flourishing
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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.
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- 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
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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.
*Barna Research I Alpha USA: Reviving Evangelism ©2019 Barna Group

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.
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- 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

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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.
*Barna Research I Alpha USA: Reviving Evangelism ©2019 Barna Group

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.
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- 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

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DEEPER

WIDER

FURTHER

Admin & Misc

$366,000

$1,298,000

$219,800

$116,200


$2,000,000

FAQs

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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