New Church Commission
The purpose of the Commission on New Church is to seek out new areas in Georgia to start Disciples churches. The Commission also supports and nurtures existing new “Congregations in Formation,” as well as established non-Disciples churches that seek to affiliate with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). When churches in formation or in the process of affiliating meet established criteria, the Commission recommends them to be received as established congregations.
Current Disciples Congregations in Formation
Fountain of Hope Christian Church, Atlanta
Disciples of the Way, Augusta
Story Forest Christian Church, Lawrenceville
Olive Branch Christian Church, Lithonia
Whole Armor of God, Marietta
Amplify Christian Church, Snellville
Good Neighbor Christian Church, Suwanee
Iglesia Christiana Getsemani, Valdosta
The Table at FCC-Warner Robins, Warner Robins
Commission on New Church
Rev. Byron Wells, Chair (Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, Marietta)
Rev. Naomi Andrews (Olive Branch Christian Church, virtual)
J.T. Clements (First Christian Church, Lawrenceville)
Rev. Herbert Mallqui (Iglesia Cristiana Getsemaní, Valdosta)
Delores Trimiew (First Christian Church of Atlanta, Tucker)
Rev. Johan Van Der Merwe (First Christian Church, Griffin)
Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, (Cherry Log Christian Church)
Church Development Commission
Rev. Bryon Wells, Chair (Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, Marietta)
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale (Ray of Hope Christian Church, Decatur)
Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons (Peachtree Christian Church, Atlanta)
Rev. Nathan Brown (Pension Fund of the Christian Church - Disciples of Christ)
Matthew Arnold (First Christian Church, Sandersville)