The NewThing Network

New City Christian Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Written by Sherry Gossman

Nate Bush is planting a NewThing Reproducing Church in Albuquerque New Mexico! While the official plant is in September of 2010, Nate and his family have been in Albuquerque since September of 2009. Individuals are currently gathering together with Nate’s family every Sunday for church. This group will also be a part of the church’s launch. NewThing asked Nate to give us a picture of what God is doing:

1.  What has been happening so far?

“When we got to New Mexico in September we knew no one! But as we connected with people we began to build a team and to start small groups. At our first small group we had 10 people and we have been able to grow from there. In March we had our first preview service with 40 people and have grown to about 90. We hope to be over 100 before we launch the church in September.”

2.    What has been the highlight so far?

“The highlight is always the stories of life change. We have already seen people understand the grace of God in a new way. We will be having a baptism celebration on July 11! At Easter we gave away our entire offering by asking each of our people to go out and give to people who are in need. The stories that came back to us were truly amazing.”

3.    What are you looking forward to the most?

“I am looking forward to watching our leaders reproduce. For example, Ryan and Sandy are Air Force pilots. Ryan is our first Community Group Coach. He not only understands reproducing leaders but is active in making it happen! That along with our launch in September makes me so excited about what God is already doing.”

Check out New City Christian Church at www.newcityabq.org or to see a sample of what Nate and his team have been doing, watch their prayer walk video at www.newcityabq.org/prayer_walk 

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