The New Church Team coordinates the region’s New Church Ministries. The team seeks to build bridges between new congregations and the Northern Lights Region, weaving our new congregations into the ever changing fabric of the region. The team seeks opportunities for the establishment of new Disciples faith communities throughout the region and approves the call of church planters to meet those opportunities. Working with the Regional Minister the team assists new church planters and their church plant Empowerment Teams by providing guidance, support, and oversight. The team monitors the progress of new congregations to help determine when they have met all the requirements to become fully chartered congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Northern Lights Region. The team also establishes all Regional New Church policies such as those addressing guidelines for new church proposals, the call of church planters, and the use of new church funds.
The New Church Team
- Amy LaCroix (chairperson)
- Leslie Smith
- Sharon Nichols
- Becky Taylor
- Regional Minister
If you are interested in serving on this team, becoming a mentor to a new church pastor, or offering expertise in other areas such as finances, communication, etc., please contact Rev. Amy LaCroix, chairperson.
Funding
The Pentecost Offering, received each spring in our congregations, helps support our New Church Ministries. Fifty percent of the offerings received in each region are returned to the region. The other 50% helps support New Church Ministries denomination wide. You can read more about this offering here: https://disciplesmissionfund.org/special-offerings/. Thank you for your generous support.