Thursday, July 3, 2008

Isn't there already a CMA church in Gretna?

CCC is part of a denomination called the Christian and Missionary Alliance. I came to know Christ in a CMA church, attended a CMA college, and have served in CMA churches since I began ministry in 1991. Naturally I would look to partner with the CMA to plant this church.

Interestingly, there is already a CMA church in Gretna. One may ask - Why start another one?

I think every church is unique. And God is able to use a variety of churches to reach a variety of people. No one church is going to be uniquely poitioned to reach an entire town.

At Christ Community Church, there are two church services that occur simultaneously every Sunday morning. In the sanctuary, we have a blended service. In the gym, we have Access. Access is more of a guitar and praise band type of service. At CCC we have people who attend the service that helps them worship best. There is no 'competition' between Access and Sanctuary.

In the same way, I think the Gretna Community Church that is already there and this new church can cooperate together to reach a larger group of people. If two services can cooperate under the same roof, I think it's possible for two churches in the same denomination to serve together in the same town. Truthfully, I think it brings strength to the denom to have two different looking churches that both share the same vision - helping people connect with God!

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