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NO. <strong>0515</strong><br />
(OPERATIONAL BUSINESS ITEM)<br />
CELEBRATING NEW CONGREGATIONS<br />
ADOPTED by the General Assembly<br />
WHEREAS, we the members <strong>of</strong> the <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> (<strong>Disciples</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>) affirm <strong>Christ</strong>’s challenge to<br />
“Go and make disciples”; and<br />
WHEREAS, the founders <strong>of</strong> our movement were passionate about bringing new <strong>Disciples</strong> to the table;<br />
and<br />
WHEREAS, we accepted the challenge to start 1,000 new <strong>Disciples</strong> congregation by 2020; and<br />
WHEREAS, we <strong>Disciples</strong> have witnessed the start <strong>of</strong> more than 300 new congregations since 2001;<br />
and<br />
WHEREAS, more <strong>Disciples</strong> congregations claim this decade to be their decade <strong>of</strong> origin than any other<br />
decade in our church’s history (even though we are only part way through this decade); and<br />
WHEREAS, these new congregations participate fully in the life <strong>of</strong> our movement in supporting the<br />
<strong>Disciples</strong> Mission Fund and relating to regional life; and<br />
WHEREAS, we recognize the gift <strong>of</strong> healthy congregations and their importance to human development;<br />
and<br />
WHEREAS, the fastest growing segment in our population today are those who do <strong>no</strong>t claim participation<br />
in any faith community; and<br />
WHEREAS, the number <strong>of</strong> congregations per person in the U.S. has declined dramatically in the past<br />
100 years; and<br />
WHEREAS, 65% <strong>of</strong> the US population does <strong>no</strong>t reside near a <strong>Disciples</strong> congregation; and<br />
WHEREAS, there are 4 states, 3 provinces, and more than 25 large metropolitan areas that do <strong>no</strong>t have<br />
a <strong>Disciples</strong> congregation;<br />
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this General Assembly, meeting in Portland, Oregon, July 23-27,<br />
2005, enthusiastically celebrates our newly initiated 2020 Vision congregations:<br />
New Congregations Celebrated at 2005 General Assembly, Portland, OR<br />
And Part <strong>of</strong> the 2020 Vision<br />
Region/Area Project Name New <strong>Church</strong> Planter City State<br />
AL-NW FL Iglesia Cristiana Anniston Pablo Sastre Oxford AL<br />
ARIZONA Iglesia Cristiana Centro<br />
Familiar de Reconciliacion Noe Lopez Mesa AZ<br />
ARIZONA Mision Cristiana Glendale Minerva Guzman Phoenix AZ<br />
ARIZONA Iglesia Cristiana Communidad Alfredo de Alba Tempe AZ<br />
ARIZONA Principe de Paz Joaquin Torres Tucson AZ<br />
CA, N NV Bethel <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Alameda CA<br />
CANADA Jean-Levelt Jeune Basile Le-Gtrand<br />
Quebec<br />
CANADA Lucien Mezidor Chomedey Laval<br />
Quebec<br />
CANADA Jean Mary C. Pierre Montreal<br />
Quebec<br />
CANADA Fritz Telemaque Montreal<br />
Quebec<br />
CANADA Bell Chrisner Montreal<br />
Quebec<br />
CANADA Serges Celestin Montreal<br />
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Quebec<br />
CANADA Guy and Adelle Montreal<br />
Saint Armand Quebec<br />
CANADA Michel Mathias Montreal Nord<br />
Delicieux<br />
Quebec<br />
CANADA Jean Meleck Ho<strong>no</strong>re Montreal Nord<br />
Quebec<br />
CANADA Kesner Aristide North York<br />
Ontario<br />
CAP AREA United By Faith Andrea Foster Laurel MD<br />
CAP AREA A Movable Feast Valerie Eley Washington DC<br />
CAP AREA National City CC-<br />
Hispanic Ministries Noemi Mena Washington DC<br />
CTR RKY MTN Tabernaculo de Restauracion Damaso y<br />
Casa de Dios Maritza Morales Aurora CO<br />
CTR RKY MTN Durango <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Kevin Arensman Bayfield CO<br />
CTR RKY MTN Welcome Table <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Al Adams Brighton CO<br />
FLORIDA Jesus Manantial de Vida, Inc. Flor Cruz Interlachen FL<br />
FLORIDA Iglesia Cristiana Nuevo Pacto Rafael Martir Jacksonville FL<br />
FLORIDA Mision Cristiana Kissimmee Israel Martinez Kissimmee FL<br />
FLORIDA Victor Calderon Lakeland FL<br />
FLORIDA Bethel <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
New Jerusalem Jean L. Louissaint Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Community <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Henry Norey Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA The Grace Center Ministries Phillip Servius Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Bethsaida <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Joubert Michel Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Alliance <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jean Jonel Toussaint Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA New Bethel <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Floradin Elie Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA L'Eglise Primitive<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Frangel Philippe Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA El-Ghanna <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, Inc Jacsaint Francisque Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Second Alliance House <strong>of</strong> Prayer Carlos Jean Claude Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Eglise Evangelique MITSPA Luc and Jeanie Louis Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Eglise Missionnaire Perlerin Ernest Costume Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Unity Independent <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> God Jean St. Paul Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Abundant Life <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Anan Louis Rejouis Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Nobert Saintasse Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Mount Zion <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Offrande Auguste Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Jordain River <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> Eugene Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Benissois Registe Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Sancitified <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>ia<strong>no</strong>r Augustin Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Shehekinah <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Louis Josue Miramar FL<br />
FLORIDA Trinity Haitian <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Joseph Blanc North Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Salem Haitian <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Rubin Vertus North Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Samane <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Rodin Alexis N. Miami Beach FL<br />
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FLORIDA Good Sheperd <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jacques Nicolas N. Miami Beach FL<br />
FLORIDA New Alliance <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Marier C. Toussaint N. Miami Beach FL<br />
FLORIDA Seed <strong>of</strong> Faith <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Keith Pittman Orlando FL<br />
FLORIDA First <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> E. Robert (Bob)<br />
Flagler County Greenway Ormond Beach FL<br />
FLORIDA Louissaint Lys Pembroke Pines FL<br />
FLORIDA<br />
Marie Carmelle<br />
Louissaint<br />
Pembroke Pines FL<br />
FLORIDA Calvary Evangelical<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Pierre Saintilus Pompa<strong>no</strong> Beach FL<br />
FLORIDA Communidad Cristiana de Fe Gustavo Espi<strong>no</strong>sa Tampa FL<br />
GEORGIA Well <strong>of</strong> Life <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Veronica Slater Avondale Estates GA<br />
GREAT RIVER Real Faith Community <strong>Church</strong> Gene Lawson Clarksdale MS<br />
GREAT RIVER El Aposento del Pastor Liliana y Victor Michel Eureka Spring AR<br />
GREAT RIVER Mision Cristiana Shreveport Jesus y Ely Bulness Shreveport LA<br />
IL/WI<br />
Iglesia Hispana Cristiana<br />
Evangelica Discipulos de Cristo Roberto Romero Milwaukee WI<br />
IL/WI Korean <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Chang Nak Kong Springfield IL<br />
IL/WI Cherokee/Choctaw <strong>Church</strong> Start John Huffer Tuscola IL<br />
IN Temple <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Cedric Perry Indianapolis IN<br />
IN<br />
Wanda<br />
Alejandro-Gonzalez Indianapolis IN<br />
IN Iglesia Hispana Casa de Oracion Juan Barrios Union City IN<br />
GREATER KC Budd Park Haitianan <strong>Church</strong> Antoine J. Jean-Baptiste Kansas City MO<br />
GREATER KC Iglesia Cristiana Rios de Agua Viva Josue Torres Lenexa KS<br />
GREATER KC Living Water <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Laura Guy Overland Park KS<br />
GREATER KC Bread <strong>of</strong> Life <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Michael Yarborough Shawnee KS<br />
KANSAS Mision Cristiana Ulysses Wilmer Antonio<br />
Enriquez Ullyses KS<br />
KENTUCKY New Century - The <strong>Church</strong><br />
at the Loop Laura Huckleberry Louisville KY<br />
MICHIGAN Full Gospel <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Gwendolyn Pettway Detroit MI<br />
MICHIGAN True Foundation <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Flint MI<br />
MICHIGAN Harvest Time Evangelistic Outreach Jim Starr Muskegon MI<br />
MID AMERICA Nevada <strong>Disciples</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Tim Wells Nevada MO<br />
MONTANA Billings Cheri Manning,<br />
Becky Taylor Billings MT<br />
MONTANA Waterstone Community Matthew Gordon Bozeman MT<br />
MONTANA Missoula Doug Garner Missoula MT<br />
NORTH CAROLINA True Community <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jackie McHenry Burlington NC<br />
NORTH CAROLINA Hope Community <strong>Church</strong> David Miller Greensboro NC<br />
NORTH CAROLINA Canaan <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> John Howard Greensboro NC<br />
NORTH CAROLINA New <strong>Church</strong> Project in Wilson Bobby Swinson Wilson NC<br />
NORTHEASTERN Saint Fleur Jeune Bridgeport CT<br />
NORTHEASTERN Amont Prosper Bridgeport CT<br />
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NORTHEASTERN Salomon Jean-Baptiste Brockton MA<br />
NORTHEASTERN Sammuel J. Belizaire Brockton MA<br />
NORTHEASTERN He<strong>no</strong>ck J. Belizaire Brockton MA<br />
NORTHEASTERN Renaud Piton Brooklyn NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Canarsie <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> God Jean Claude Michel Brooklyn NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Grouin Cedieu Brooklyn NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Marie Eliacin Brooklyn NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Ertha Fenelon Brooklyn NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Tony Michel Brooklyn NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN <strong>Christ</strong> Salvation Mission Virginia Williams Buffalo NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN New Birth <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Louis St. Fort Cambria Heights NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Saint Juste Morancy Cambria Heights NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Nuevo Comienzo José Miralles Hartford CT<br />
NORTHEASTERN Yves Vazcin Laurelton NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Eglise de Dieu de la<br />
Piscine de Siloe Jean Glozy Mt Ver<strong>no</strong>n NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN<br />
Joseph and Adrienne<br />
Ludovic New Rochelle NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Daniel Noel North Easton MA<br />
NORTHEASTERN Rutho Charlot Nowalk CT<br />
NORTHEASTERN Mark A. Bertrand Randolph MA<br />
NORTHEASTERN Eutrope Samson Richport CT<br />
NORTHEASTERN New <strong>Church</strong> Rochestewr Patrina Freeman Rochester NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> God <strong>of</strong> the<br />
New Jerusalem Gerson Prosper Stampford CT<br />
NORTHEASTERN Ray<strong>no</strong>ld Lorrius Stampford CT<br />
NORTHEASTERN First <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Trenton Sam Reeves Trenton NJ<br />
OHIO Cristia<strong>no</strong>s Unidos <strong>Church</strong> Angel Luis Ortiz Campbell OH<br />
OHIO S.I.G.N. Sarah Richey Cincinnati OH<br />
OHIO<br />
Light Of The Community<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> (DOC) Willie J. Barnes-Jackson Dayton OH<br />
OHIO Mision Cristiana Faro de Luz Luis Morales Lorain OH<br />
OHIO Brighter Day Jeff Jackson Mantua OH<br />
OHIO Mision Cristiana Nueva Vida Vanesa Rivera Willogby OH<br />
OKLAHOMA <strong>Christ</strong> Way <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Al Davis Altus OK<br />
OKLAHOMA Mision Cristiana Oklahoma City Raul de León Oklahoma City OK<br />
OREGON Frederick Woods Portland OR<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Haitianan Pentecostal <strong>Church</strong> Pierre Chery Burlington PA<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Living God Jean Raymond Concord NC<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Restoration <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Frantz LeBlanc Philadelphia PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Brotherly <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> God Charles St. Aude Philadelphia PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Mont Sinai <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Emilia Metellus Philadelphia PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> God by Faith<br />
International Joyce Ladsen Philadelphia PA<br />
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PENNSYLVANIA Daniel Medacier Philadelphia PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Patrick Depeste Philadelphia PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Alfred Dieudonne Upper Darby PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA David Semajuste Upper Darby PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Trinity Pentecostal <strong>Church</strong> Joel Valme Willingboro NJ<br />
PENNSYLVANIA God's Assembly <strong>of</strong> Prayer<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> Outreach Carolyn Crouch Willingboro NJ<br />
PENNSYLVANIA New Life Deliverance Rose Sparrow Melton Willingboro NJ<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Elise Saint Elien Willingboro NJ<br />
PACIFIC SW New Life <strong>Church</strong> Hyun Joo Cho Covina CA<br />
Iglesia Fuente de Vida<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jose Linares Fontana CA<br />
PACIFIC SW <strong>Disciples</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> Fullerton Allen Kim Fullerton CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Lord's Love <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Sarah Seoh Glendale CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Mision Cristiana Lancaster Gloria and Valentín Silva Lancaster CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Calvary Faith <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Martin Park Los Angeles CA<br />
PACIFIC SW The Beloved House <strong>of</strong> John Zheng and<br />
Bethany CC (DOC) Xiao Ye Tang Los Angeles CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Sallims <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Myungsun Cheon and<br />
Jinsuk Chun<br />
Newport Beach CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Iglesia Cristiana Discupulos<br />
de Cristo Angeles Coronado Norwalk CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Na Num <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Chang Ryul Yoo Phelan CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Promise <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Sang Hyun Jae Reseda CA<br />
PACIFIC SW San Pablo Iglesia Cristiana Jose Valdez San Diego CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Family With Destiny<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> Community Joel de Leon San Diego CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Bethel Korean <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Peter Um Silver Lakes CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Mision Cristiana Van Nuys Ernesto Ramirez Van Nuys CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Centro de la Familiar Cristiana Isay Alvarez Vista CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Iglesia Cristiana del Este<br />
de Whittier Alfredo Lopez Whittier CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Oswaldo Gil CA<br />
SOUTH CAROLINA The United <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Sumerville DOC Sylvester Moore Dorchester SC<br />
SW (BLUE) Spirit <strong>of</strong> Joy <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Karen Gaudet Austin TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Good Shepherd <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Elliot Richmond Austin TX<br />
SW (BLUE) <strong>Church</strong> Without Walls Amy Elder Austin TX<br />
SW (BLUE) The Comforter <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Samuel y Lydia Felix Kyle TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Mision Cristiana Monte de Zion Domingo y Maria<br />
Luisa Murguia Round Rock TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Spanish <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Joe Orta San Antonio TX<br />
SW (CENTRAL) <strong>Church</strong> on the Journey (A Ministry Suzanne Rolen,<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> (DOC)) Gary Groves Midland TX<br />
SW (COASTAL) Iglesia Restauracion Noe Castro Houston TX<br />
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SW (COASTAL) Iglesia Re<strong>no</strong>vada Zion Ezequias Vazquez Houston TX<br />
SW (HI-PLAINS) Iglesia Rios de Agua Viva Carlos Escobar Borger TX<br />
SW (HI-PLAINS) Chalice <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Bob Powell Plainview TX<br />
SW (N TX) Cambiaron Nombre Magdelen Morales<br />
Moraz Garland TX<br />
SW (N TX) Iglesia Palabra de Dios Felix Flores Irving TX<br />
SW (N TX) Centro Cristia<strong>no</strong> de<br />
Restauracion Familiar Miguel Talero Lewisville TX<br />
SW (N TX) Cedar Hill Phillip Ward McKinney TX<br />
SW (N TX) Rosemont <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Raul and Awilda Tejera Mesquite TX<br />
SW (N TX) Grace <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jan Sullivan Pla<strong>no</strong> TX<br />
SW (NE TX) Templo <strong>Christ</strong>ia<strong>no</strong> Fuente de Vida Daniel and Asbedama<br />
Arroyo Jacksonville TX<br />
SW (NE TX) <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> Liberty Center Guillermo and Anabell<br />
Hernandez Rusk TX<br />
SW (NE) Iglesia Pentescostes Teodoro and<br />
Nueva Restauracion Raquel Baires Kaufman TX<br />
SW (NE) Iglesia Cristiana Rey de Reyes Fabian Lopez Nacagdoches TX<br />
SW (TRES) East Mountain United <strong>Church</strong> Bob McQuaid Tijeras Canyon NM<br />
SW (TRINITY) Mision Cristiana El Paso Julian Ibarra El Paso TX<br />
SW (TRINITY) Jack Moore Hillsboro TX<br />
SW (TRINITY) Iglesia Cristiana Monte Horeb Jose Burgos Temple TX<br />
TENNESSEE The Journey <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Dan Henley Cordova TN<br />
TENNESSEE Thomas Henegar Memphis TN<br />
TENNESSEE Saving Station <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Carolyn Bibbs Memphis TN<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Iglesia Cristiana Agape (DOC) Juan Sing Ames IA<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Iglesia Nueva Jerusalen Juan Velasquez Faribault MN<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Mision Nueva Jerusalem Domingo Herrera Huron SD<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Grace <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Sam Reeves Minneapolis MN<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Iglesia Nueva Jerusalem Javier Betata Sioux City IA<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Community <strong>of</strong> Grace<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Dennis Sanders St. Paul MN<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Mision Cristiana Vinton Miguel Morin Vinton IA<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Washington <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Don Dayton Washington IA<br />
VIRGINIA Shaw <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Merinda Easley Eden NC<br />
VIRGINIA Fresh Harvest <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Leroy Winbush Woolvine VA<br />
Congregations Celebrated at Previous General Assembly<br />
And Part <strong>of</strong> the 2020 Vision<br />
Region/Area Project Name New <strong>Church</strong> Planter City State<br />
ARIZONA Chalice <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Linda Miller Gilbert AZ<br />
ARIZONA Templo Cristia<strong>no</strong> Central Job Cobos Phoenix AZ<br />
ARIZONA Coolwater <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> David Shirey Cave Creek AZ<br />
ARIZONA New <strong>Church</strong> in City <strong>of</strong> Surprise Israel Giovanni<br />
Leivee Silva El Mirage AZ<br />
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ARIZONA Iglesia Cristiana Monte Sinai Victor Gomez Mesa AZ<br />
ARIZONA Iglesia Cristiana<br />
El Buen Samarita<strong>no</strong> Anna y Rafael Grado Phoenix AZ<br />
GEORGIA First Korean <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Wook Bin Moh Marietta GA<br />
GEORGIA Centre Evangelique la<br />
Pierre Augulaire Chimiste Doriscar Lawrenceville GA<br />
GEORGIA Eagles Landing <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Sylvia Hamlin McDo<strong>no</strong>ugh GA<br />
GREATER KC El Rey de Gloria Angel Olivas Kansas City MO<br />
GREATER KC A Remnant <strong>of</strong> God<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> Fellowship Kevin Harris Kansas City MO<br />
GREATER KC Family Faith <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Lisa Engleken Gardner KS<br />
GREATER KC Monte de Zion Francisco y Guadalupe<br />
Vasquez Kansas City KS<br />
AL-NW FL South Baldwin <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Clint Land Foley AL<br />
CA, N NV Junghoon <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Tae-Eul Choi Alameda CA<br />
CA, N NV University Korean <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Sung-Young Lee Berkeley CA<br />
CA, N NV Gateway <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jack Elliot Tracy CA<br />
CANADA McMaster Community <strong>Church</strong> Jae-Young Ree Hamilton Ontario<br />
CAPITAL AREA Iglesia Cristiana la Vida Abundante Idia Rodriguez Mt. Rainier MD<br />
CTR RKY MTN <strong>Disciples</strong> Path <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> Fellowship Rodger McDaniel Cheyenne WY<br />
CTR RKY MTN New Beginnings <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Steve Glen Dobbins Ogden UT<br />
CTR RKY MTN Milagro <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Amy Piatt Pueblo CO<br />
FLORIDA United Parish <strong>of</strong> Celebration Jerry Fuque Celebration FL<br />
FLORIDA Hope <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Coral Springs FL<br />
FLORIDA Faith Grace Ministries Willie Green Ft. Myers FL<br />
FLORIDA Iglesia Cristiana Fuente de Uncion Pedro A Malave Haines City FL<br />
FLORIDA Iglesia Cristiana (Discipulos de<br />
Cristo) Emanuel Ramon Ortiz Kissimmee FL<br />
FLORIDA Iglesia Cristiana Renuevo Jairo Garcia Kissimmee FL<br />
FLORIDA Iglesia Cristiana Discupulos<br />
de Cristo Vilson Hurtado Miami FL<br />
FLORIDA Mision Faro de Esperanza Carmen Rivera Orange Park FL<br />
FLORIDA Primera Iglesia Cristiana Fernando Morales Tampa FL<br />
GREAT RIVER Elm Tree <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jerry Young Bentonville AR<br />
GREAT RIVER Spring Valley <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Susan Miller Hot Springs AR<br />
IL/WI Evergreen <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Arlington Heights IL<br />
IL/WI Faith Alive <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Randy Williams Peoria IL<br />
INDIANA Emmaus <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Henzy Green Fishers IN<br />
INDIANA New Light <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Michael Scaife Indianapolis IN<br />
INDIANA Casa del Alfarero Enrique Ocasio Indianapolis IN<br />
KANSAS Good Harvest <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Lynn Scott Wichita KS<br />
KENTUCKY Kaleidescope <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Amelia Cloud Lexington KY<br />
KENTUCKY House <strong>of</strong> Disciple Royace Oliver,<br />
Monica Jackson Mayfield KY<br />
MICHIGAN New Covenant <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Ar<strong>no</strong>ld Lakes Mt. Morris MI<br />
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MID-AMERICA St. Louis Lord's <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> St. Louis MO<br />
NORTH CAROLINA Chapel Hill <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Mike Byerly, Mike Shan<strong>no</strong>n,<br />
Rebecca McCulloh Chapel Hill NC<br />
NORTH CAROLINA Primera Iglesia Cristiana Juan Carlos Hernandez Charlotte NC<br />
NORTH CAROLINA Vietnamese Grace <strong>Church</strong> Can Dinh Ngo Raleigh NC<br />
NORTH CAROLINA Serenity United <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Edgar Wallace Winston-Salem NC<br />
NEBRASKA SouthPointe <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Craig Walls Lincoln NE<br />
NEBRASKA CrossBridge <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Jim Gordon Lincoln NE<br />
NORTHEASTERN Hope <strong>Church</strong> Clifford Wright Bound Brook NJ<br />
NORTHEASTERN Mision Cristiana del Condado<br />
de Westchester Angel Bonilla Bronx NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Rich Spring <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Eun Soo Lee Flushing NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Riverside Salem UCC/DOC Grand Island NY<br />
NORTHEASTERN Hope <strong>Church</strong> Elizabeth Myer Boulton Jamaica Plain MA<br />
NORTHEASTERN Abundant Joy Willard W. C. Ashley, Sr. Jersey City NJ<br />
NORTHEASTERN <strong>Disciples</strong> <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Donna Bevensee Princeton<br />
Junction NJ<br />
NORTHWEST Congregational <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Samoa in Washington Paulo Lealaitafea Kent WA<br />
NORTHWEST Bethesda <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Stephen Johnson Seattle WA<br />
NORTHWEST Comunidad Cristiana Griselda Rivera Tacoma WA<br />
NORTHWEST Amazing Grace <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Mark Latham University Place WA<br />
OHIO Paul Easton <strong>Church</strong> At Glenellen Jeffrey Mincher North Lima OH<br />
OHIO Mision Cristiana Emanuel (DC) Iluminado Castella<strong>no</strong> Painsville OH<br />
OKLAHOMA Iglesia Cristiana El Shaddai Francisco Hernandez Enid OK<br />
OKLAHOMA New Vessels <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Boyze C. Edwards Oklahoma City OK<br />
OKLAHOMA New Beginnings Donna Jackson Tulsa OK<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Iglesia Discupulos de Cristo<br />
Luz y Verdad Pedro Hernandez Bethlehem PA<br />
PENNSYLVANIA Templo Genesis Birma and Alfredo<br />
Montes Philadelphia PA<br />
PACIFIC SW <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> Love Jangsik Choi Alhambra CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Centro Familiar Cristia<strong>no</strong><br />
Restauracion Joel Cabrera Highland CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Mission Gathering Rich McCullen La Jolla CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Sierra <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong>,<br />
Las Vegas Joann Bynum Las Vegas NE<br />
PACIFIC SW La Iglesia Primitiva Hugo Hernandez Los Angeles CA<br />
PACIFIC SW United <strong>Church</strong> Of the Valley Randall Leisey Murrieta CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Sansang Bohoon <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Choong Nam Rhee,<br />
Young Ja Rhee Orange CA<br />
PACIFIC SW Holy Trinity <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Elfleda Tate Pasadena CA<br />
SOUTH CAROLINA My Father's House Ministries<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Melvin Brown Cross SC<br />
SOUTH CAROLINA New Covenant <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Joel Silver Myrtle Beach SC<br />
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SOUTH CAROLINA The <strong>Church</strong> House <strong>of</strong> Ministries Jeanette Jordan Summerville SC<br />
SW (BLUE) Hyde Park Korean<br />
<strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Gyoo Nam Yum Austin TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Iglesia Cristiana Betania Ismael Brionez Corpus <strong>Christ</strong>i TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Iglesia Cristiana Getsemani Manuel Garcia Mercedes TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Holy Ground <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> New Braunfels TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Iglesia Cristiana de Raymondville Moises Laborico Raymondville TX<br />
SW (BLUE) Iglesia Cristiana Betel Josue Trejo San Benito TX<br />
SW (CENTRAL) Wylie <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Doug Roysden Abilene TX<br />
SW (COASTAL) New Covenant <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Todd Williams Houston TX<br />
SW (COASTAL) Iglesia Cristiana Jehová Nissa Abner Garciá Houston TX<br />
SW (COASTAL) Iglesia Cristiana Renacer David Huegel Sugar Land TX<br />
SW (N TX) Iglesia Cristiana Oasis<br />
de Esperanza Jose Carlos Almanza Dallas TX<br />
SW (N TX) Iglesia Cristiana Principe de Paz Irineo Andablo Dallas TX<br />
SW (N TX) Iglesia Cristiana Shalom Manuel Puente Irving TX<br />
SW (N TX) First Chinese <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Lian Jiang Pla<strong>no</strong> TX<br />
SW (NE) Trinity <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Raymond A. Boulter Greenville TX<br />
SW (NE) Covenant <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Steven and Diana<br />
Russell Paris TX<br />
SW (TRINITY) Burning Bush <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Velva Waites Ft. Worth TX<br />
SW (TRINITY) Iglesia Cristiana Mision<br />
Paz y Gozo Priscila Norat Grapevine TX<br />
SW (TRINITY) New Covenant <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Killeen TX<br />
TENNESSEE New Vision Outreach Ministry Ben Thomas Arlington TN<br />
TENNESSEE New Direction <strong><strong>Christ</strong>ian</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Stacy Spencer Memphis TN<br />
TENNESSEE Freedom's Chapel Rosalyn Nichols Memphis TN<br />
UPPER MIDWEST Iglesia Cristiana Nueva Jerusalem Solomon Garcia Sioux Falls SD<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this assembly encourages our newly elected General Minister and<br />
President to reaffirm our de<strong>no</strong>mination’s focus on the 2020 vision <strong>of</strong> planting new congregations; and<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this assembly applauds the cooperation between all General Units<br />
and Regions in their unprecedented support <strong>of</strong> new congregations; and<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we shall continue to challenge all congregations to lift up the<br />
Pentecost Offering and its significance in starting these new faith communities; and<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that our congregations continue to explore their call in planting new<br />
congregations throughout our country until every <strong>Disciples</strong> church is engaged in this ministry in some<br />
form; and<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we show our gratitude to God for the start <strong>of</strong> these new congregations<br />
by embracing through prayer, encouragement, and inclusion those who serve as New <strong>Church</strong><br />
Planters.<br />
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