New Church Development Commission - NCDC

We’re grateful to Memorial Drive Ministries for honoring NCDC Executive Director Lindsay Armstrong at its Bridge to Belonging celebration, alongside Paedia Mixon and Bee Nguyen.

The evening celebrated the relationships, partnerships, and communities that help make belonging possible across Greater Atlanta.

As Lindsay shared in her remarks: “Perhaps this is one way we know belonging is happening: when people who were once strangers begin laughing together so freely that, for a little while, nobody is asking who belongs. Everybody simply does.”

We’re thankful for MDM, for our immigrant and refugee leaders, and for all who keep widening the circle of belonging.

Reminder: RSVP and submit forms by Sunday, September 27

Biscuits & Blessings: 2026 Annual Board Review Celebration
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9-11:30 AM - (Breakfast should be available around 8:45.)
Shallowford Presbyterian Church
All new worshiping communities are required to complete an Annual Board Review.

RSVP and Submit Forms by September 27: https://www.ncdcatlanta.org/calendar/biscuits-blessings-2026

Join us as we celebrate the ordination of Gina Brown as a minister of the Word and Sacrament, to be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. at Shalom International Ministry.

Event info: https://www.ncdcatlanta.org/calendar/ordination-brown

NCDC Newsletter - Summer 2026: https://mailchi.mp/atlpcusa/ncdc-summer-2026

Newsletters (signup and archive): https://www.ncdcatlanta.org/newsletters

Pastor Jonier and Keren have safely arrived in Colombia! 🇨🇴🙏 Please join us in praying for them as they prepare to deliver much-needed supplies and hope to those impacted by the earthquake. Pray for safe travels, open hearts, strength and wisdom, and that God will use them to be His hands and feet throughout their journey. ❤️ If you would like to donate, it's not too late: https://onrealm.org/AustellPresbyte/give/ColombiaEarthquake

In the wake of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia this week, many of you have asked how we can help our new worshiping communities with leaders and people from Columbia.

I'm pleased to report that Centro Familiar, Austell Presbyterian Church, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance all work with one organization that is currently running a very affordable food drive, and they would appreciate (and need) support.

If you can give, please do. Details are in the image and the link:

https://onrealm.org/AustellPresbyte/-/form/give/ColombiaEarthquake

Image Design: Austell Presbyterian Church

Austell Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

What does PCUSA new church development look like across Greater Atlanta?

NCDC’s 2025 Annual Report tells a story of new life taking root across the Presbytery: 35 new worshiping communities, leaders serving in multiple languages and cultural contexts, strategic grants strengthening emerging ministries, and a growing ecosystem of coaching, training, retreats, and support.

The 2025 report offers more than numbers. It offers a glimpse of the Spirit’s work through emerging leaders, intercultural communities, young churches, and faithful partners who are helping new life flourish where the Church is needed most.

We invite you to page through the report, celebrate what God is doing, and imagine what becomes possible when we continue this shared journey of imagination and faith.

2025 NCDC Annual Report: https://bit.ly/ncdc-2025

This is an amazing opportunity for you, new worshiping community leaders! The space is limited, but go for it by applying!

Ready to jump in with some amazing colleagues? Find out more about the 1001 NWC Apprenticeship Program and how to register: https://www.newchurchnewway.org/the-apprenticeship-program
Priority submission deadline is April 1, 2026.

Crafting Communities Update
In light of anticipated winter weather across the Southeast, we’ve postponed Crafting Communities. We’ll share a new date soon and will offer refunds if the rescheduled date doesn’t work for you.