SEAN MCDOWELL
CHURCH PLANTING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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God is at work across Minnesota. Communities are hungry for hope, yet many are without a vibrant gospel witness. I believe the church is God’s Plan A for reaching them. That’s why I am stepping into this new—helping to start and strengthen churches to advance the gospel across Minnesota.
We cannot do this alone. To see this vision realized, we need a team of prayer and financial partners who believe in multiplying gospel-centered churches. We are trusting God for a total of $75,000 in recurring commitments by July 1, 2026. Your partnership will support the starting and strengthening of churches, so more people can encounter the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our current need is $2,000 of recurring commitments by July 1, 2026.
THREE GROWING GAPS
THREE GROWING GAPS
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Home Team to Visiting Team
The church has moved from the cultural center to the cultural margins, requiring a church missionary posture to faithfully engage communities.
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Many Open to Fewer Reached
Although spiritual openness is high, churches often struggle to reach, leaving a growing gap between spiritual receptivity and gospel impact.
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Pastor Abundance to Pastor Scarcity
With less young pastors and increasing ministry burnout, churches face a shrinking leadership pipeline that threatens the next generation.
Starting and Strengthening CHURCHES
Starting and Strengthening CHURCHES
"So, the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers" (Acts 16:5).
Starting Churches
Starting Churches
Through your partnership, we will address these gaps by:
Recruiting and equipping church planters and planting centers.
Providing assessments and affirming callings.
Resourcing and helping fund new churches to launch strong.
Coaching and caring for pastors during critical early years.
Strengthening CHURches
Strengthening CHURches
Through your partnership, we will address these gaps by:
Mobilizing pastors for greater disciple-making impact.
Assisting churches with search processes and leadership challenges.
Offering pastors encouragement, preaching help and practical support.
Inspiring leaders at conferences and gatherings.
The harvest is plentiful. The workers are few. Together, we can start and strengthen churches to advance the gospel across Minnesota that shine the light of Christ for generations to come. Would you prayerfully consider joining our team as a prayer and financial partner? I would love to connect with you personally, if not already, about how your partnership can make an eternal impact.
Email Sean McDowell at sean.mcdowell@ncdefca.org
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