Blog
From Consumers to Participants: Tyler and Lis Smith
Having been part of two different church plants, Tyler and Lis Smith, members at Grace+Peace, saw their mindset shift from thinking about what a church offers them to how they can actively participate in building the church community. “In a church plant, it’s not...
Being Born Again: Rob and Amber Noland
God has been working in the lives and the marriage of Rob and Amber Noland, members of Grace + Peace, in breathtaking ways over the last year and a half. With a thorough understanding of theology, Reformed teaching, and the Bible, Rob thought he knew everything there...
Rural & Minority: Part of Our Strategic Plan
With a desire to fulfill the Great Commission, one piece of our strategic plan focuses on two particular types of church plants: rural and minority-focused. Along with suburban plants and revitalization efforts, we are planting three churches in rural areas and three...
The Bookshelf: Resources For You & Your Church
“Why Plant Churches?” by Tim Keller Have you ever wondered why many church leaders think it’s important to plant new churches? Maybe you’ve thought, “We already have plenty of churches that have lots and lots of room for all the new people who have come to the area....
Events & Outreach Highlights
As our church plants open their doors to community members, seeking to welcome newcomers while continuing to build community within their core groups, many have planned and hosted events. Here are some recent highlights, from fellowship events to prayer gatherings....
Pausing to Praise, & Looking Forward
New years are not just times for new resolutions - they are times to remember the previous year. They act as a sort of temporal ebeneezer for Christians when we pause to thank the Lord for his faithfulness. Here are just a few highlights from the Lord’s work through...
Weathering a Year of COVID-19
Mosaic Fellowship in Chattanooga, TN 2020 was full of an array of challenges for church planters, from the pandemic to the politically charged atmosphere of a presidential election. Hear from Greg Baney, church planting pastor at Woodlands Gathering in Soddy Daisy,...