new city church's mission & vision agm 2014

2014 AGM

Part One

Our Purpose: Why do we exist?

NCC is a worshiping community that exists to make the Gospel

of the Lord Jesus Christ known among all the people of Calgary

in the hope of seeing the joy and peace of Christ’s Kingdom come to our great city.

Our Dream: What do we hope to accomplish?

NCC seeks to establish a network of new churches that will articulate and embody the historic Christian faith in

order to bring about the spiritual, social, and cultural renewal of Calgary--and

through it, the world.

Church Planting Apprenticeship

In three years, we have grown...

...from an initial core of ~ 35- 40 people to over 100 in weekly worship (~ 150+ on our list)

In three years, we have grown...

...from an initial core of ~ 35- 40 people to over 100 in weekly worship (~ 150+ on our list)

...from curious people to a sense of family & a community of faith on mission

So......if we want to plant a 2nd church in 4-5 years, now is the right time to take the next step…

New City Church +

+ Mission to North America+ Western Canada Presbytery

So, who are the players?

Grace Network + C2C Network

General Profile of the Church Planting Apprenticeship

Ordainable in the PCA

A big heart for Canada

A winsome evangelist, + hungry to see new

churches started

Embraces NCC’s vision & values + willing to replicate our DNA in YYC

Willing & able to raise $$$ toward apprenticeship

Specifics

NCC has a war chest for church growth & multiplication

NCC $1/2 $$$

Apprentice1/2 $$$

Study Program

2 Year Apprenticeship Structure

Practical Ministry

Leadership / Service

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• School of Discipleship & Urban Mission

• Networking in the City

At 9 months, a decision will be made by the elders & apprentice

to either more forward or conclude internship at 1 year.

At 1.5 years, a decision will be made by the elders to either more

forward with church planting or conclude internship at 2 years.

If approved...... MNA church planting assessment center.

... NCC extends a call

... approved by Western Canada Presbytery

... NCC finalizes 3-4 year time frame

... candidate moves into fund-raising mode

New Facility Needed!

Summer 2014

12 Part Series - Fall 2014

Love, Marriage & Sexuality

New City Church RetreatCamp Harmattan - Near Olds, Alberta

Save the Date: Aug 29-31

Part Two

average attendance

monthly giving

ave. monthly giving

Quick Review of The 2014 Budget

Q & A