MNA is resetting, revisioning for new seasons ahead, as we seek to promote the progress of the gospel alongside PCA churches, presbyteries and networks across the United States and Canada. To learn more about our work, watch our new video
Church Renewal through Loving Your Neighbor,
featured in this issue of MNA Online
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. Please consider
giving to MSF
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Mission to North America
PO Box 890233
Charlotte NC 28289-0233
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Church Renewal through Loving Your Neighbor
Along with Church Planting and Missional Partnerships, Church Renewal is a core commitment of MNA. Two PCA churches with stories of gospel renewal – through engaging with neighbors in their diverse communities – are Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church in Flintstone GA, led by Pastor Dan Gilchrist; and Grace Church PCA in Dover DE, led by Pastor Jonathan Seda and Associate Pastor Kenny Foster. The speakers in
this 9-minute video
know firsthand the beauty and challenge of bringing different people together as one body, worshiping and serving the Lord.
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Interest in Refugee and Immigrant Ministries Continues to Grow
Now that one out of every four persons residing in the US (and one out of three in Canada) is an immigrant or the minor citizen child of an immigrant, more and more PCA churches are reaching out to these relative newcomers with the love of Christ. Each year at General Assembly,
MNA Refugee and Immigrant Ministry
hosts a networking luncheon to enable churches engaged in this type of ministry to connect with one another for encouragement and shared insights.
This year, 42 pastors, ruling elders and ministry leaders from 21 churches participated, enthusiastically exchanging ideas and business cards over lunch. Information that was shared has been compiled and distributed to enable those who attended to follow up with others who are pursuing similar forms of ministry - ESL, refugee ministry, immigrant children's ministry through Bible clubs or sports or arts, people group-specific ministries, international student ministry, housing development-focused ministry, trauma healing, among others.
Are you or your church actively engaged in such ministry - or considering how to begin? Contact Pat Hatch -
phatch@pcanet.org
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How to Help Immigrant Families
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Do Something Wonderful this November
Help empower those in crosscultural ministry and ministry to the poor. through a contribution to the
MNA Thanksgiving Offering. Grants funded by the Offering help support internships and staff development, as well as providing benevolence funds so that churches can reach out to those in need in their community. Read some of the stories of how the Offering has helped. We encourage giving as individuals but also as churches. Churches can order copies of the Thanksgiving Offering Brochure to distribute to their congregation.
Click here to learn more. Ready to help? Click on one of the buttons below to
donate or
request brochures.
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August 31-September 2, Reformed Theological Seminary, St. Louis MO. Leadership Development Resource Weekend (
LDR)
is for men and women, ministry leaders, volunteers, pastors, and church families who desire to address core concerns in Black communities. People of all ethnic backgrounds and denominations are welcome to attend.
How do we stand firm in the gospel when we are weary from contending for racial equality? And what does it mean to stand together when our ideologies differ? This year, we’ll discuss how standing together in the gospel emboldens us, moves us to radical prayer, frees us to forgive, and bids us to rest.
Click here
for more information.
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Rochester NY
Church Planter Chris Holdridge sends this report from
New City Fellowship Beechwood/Rochester NY: "
Celebrate with us as we mark the two year point of ministry in Beechwood, with
this celebratory video
. With an 'extreme poverty' rate that tops the list of all similar sized cities, a high school graduation rate under 50%, and a crime and murder rate that landed it in the WSJ’s 'Top 25 Murder Capitals' list, Rochester needs the right kind of churches more than ever…”
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MNA SecondCareer Seeks Volunteers to Help Ministries
Have you ever wanted to lend a hand in ministry, but wondered how to serve? All around the continent, MNA SecondCareer Ministry has volunteer and paid opportunities. For example, Griot Arts, a ministry closely partnered with First Presbyterian Church in Clarksdale, MS, which serves at risk youth and young adults, is looking for a web designer to update their ministry’s website.
Needs are everywhere. Learn more about this and other opportunities at
www.pcamna.org/second-career
or contact Gary Ogrosky at
gogrosky@pcanet.org
(phone 770-695-4811).
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Puerto Rico Update – Volunteers Now Needed to Serve!
MNA Disaster Response has been working with our PCA church planters in Puerto Rico from day one of the first (of two) hurricanes that passed over Puerto Rico during the 2017 Hurricane Season. Although there are still many places without power, things have stabilized enough for outside volunteers to come and help. Click here for information about the
La Hormiga Project
. If you are interested in serving, please contact Sherry Lanier at
slanier@pcanet.org
for more information. To see a video about the situation and current need in Puerto Rico, please
click here
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Considering Church Planting?
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“I’m leaving feeling that this is one of the best things I’ve seen going on in the PCA.” Considering Church Planting? Then the MNA Assessment Center is for you. The cost of assessment is less than half of one month’s salary and operating expenses for a typical church plant, and a very wise investment that individuals, churches and presbyteries can make in starting a new church
. The next open Assessment date is
November 13-16 with an application deadline of September 10. Please plan ahead! An absolute three week lead time minimum is required prior to each application deadline in order to apply, and we often run at capacity. Not convinced? Here are a few more kudos for MNA Assessment…
“The assessors were the most valuable component of the AC… The week was stretching, revealing, humbling, Christ-glorifying and sovereignly used of God...Getting the opportunity to learn from others in church planting and peers interested in serving the Lord in a similar way. It doesn’t happen often in the “real world” context and I felt supported and encouraged and challenged…Great time. Exceptionally organized and facilitated. So much grace and love for those attending…I loved assessment, was encouraged and I’m leaving feeling that this is one of the best things I’ve seen going on in the PCA.”
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Know someone who's moving? Be sure to suggest they
check this list of new church plants around North America as they look for a new church home. Don't see a new plant in a possible destination on the list? Contact us (678-825-1235) and we'll try to find out more information for you! You may also want to visit the
PCA Church Directory for a list of established churches.
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Check Out Our Other Publications
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Pray for Our PCA Church Planters
The Intercessor is a quarterly letter with prayer requests from PCA church planters and MNA Ministry Leaders. The requests are organized by week, making it easy to follow along in individual or group devotions. They have expressed many times how grateful they are for prayer support.
Click here
to read online, where you will also see subscription options.
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Subscribe to Multiply and Learn More about MNA
Multiply, available as both a print or email newsletter, goes out three times a year and brings you news from the church planting field as well a special features on MNA ministries. Our summer issue focuses on MNA Staff and Ministries reports.
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