Global Cities News

Church Planting...Sowing One Seed at a Time John Wood, Terry Gyger, Chilean Pastor

If you attend Cedar Springs regularly and take note of the packed sanctuary and hallways buzzing with activity, it’s hard to ever imagine the church with just a few members. God has truly blessed our congregation in infinite ways.

All to His glory, we strive to build up our congregation as well as others across the world. Did you know Cedar Springs is involved with church plants in cities like San Francisco and Boston, as well as in global metropolises such as Rome and Paris? Presently, churches in Berlin and Chile are also in the making.

In the Book of Acts, we learn how the apostle Paul and his missionaries went to the cities and planted churches. We’re humbly attempting to follow in their footsteps so more people from all nations and tongues have a chance to hear and live out the Gospel.

If you donate to the Global Missions fund, some of your gifts are appropriated to church planting efforts. In addition, Cedar Springs staff and volunteers regularly check in with these churches and, on occasion, even visit them so we can better support their efforts.

To learn more about our church plant partners and how God is working across the globe, continue reading.

A Miracle Unfolding - Chile

Chile is a remarkable country that’s experienced tremendous change during the last few decades. In the late 20th century,
it was controlled by a dictator and renowned for its political deaths and disappearances. Other South American countries near Chile were also subjected to coups, financial devastation, and countless crises. At the time, nobody saw Chile as an existing or even promising economic powerhouse. But times are changing. Today, Chile is leading Latin America in human development, competitiveness, income per capita, personal freedoms, and more.

Recently, our Senior Pastor and Global Mission Director visited Chile and discovered a small but extremely vibrant Church that’s ready to grow. Read entire article>

What's Happening in Paris and Rome?

Rue des Ternes:

Edward Nelson pastors a church plant in the west of central Paris. He is supported by his wife Laura and their lively four children – Nicolas, Samuel, Alexandre, and Lucie.

Edward Nelson and family

Rue des Ternes got its start in November of 2007. Since its inception, Rue des Ternes has grown heartily and even gained additional staff members. Located right in the heart of a bustling district just a few minutes’ walk from the Porte Maillot (a station on the metro line), the church offers traditional Sunday morning services with upwards of 60 people regularly attending.

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Leonardo De Chirico and family

Breccia di Roma:

Leonardo De Chirico planted Breccia di Roma in Rome’s city center back in 2009. His efforts are supported by his wife Valeria and their teenage sons Filippo and Akile.

Breccia di Roma, Rome Despite Rome’s rich church history, the city is filled with many unbelievers who have never truly heard the Good News. Breccia” means “breach” – and that’s exactly what Leonardo is trying to do…to allow God to break through the city’s spiritual barriers.

Breccia di Roma has a few dozen members with a steady number of regular attendees. In addition to offering worship services and diverse Bible studies, the church hosts social events and supports community outreach. Recently, the congregation has responded to several humanitarian crisis such as the thousands of refugees that are coming across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa. Read entire article>

Three New Church Plants in the Works:

We’re in the process of helping three new congregations get their start. Go here to read entire article about church plants in Boston, San Francisco and Berlin, Germany.

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