New Church Plants

Every church we plant is the result of leaders developed over time, sent out in community, and supported like family. We don’t plant alone. We plant together.

Rich and Carrie Bowman 
Charlotte, NC


Rich and Carrie met through international mission work and have been married for 11 years. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Alayna and Isla (pronounced Eye-la). Rich earned his B.A. in Sports and Recreation Management, along with an M.S. in Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science, from North Dakota State University (NDSU). After college, he served on the mission field before joining The Summit Church, where he began working with Summit College and pursuing his M.Div. in Christian Ministry. Over the next 10 years, Rich served in a variety of pastoral roles at The Summit and now, he and Carrie feel compelled to plant a Church in Charlotte, NC, where they are desire to see people from every ethnic, economic, and generational background come to know Jesus and be equipped to make, mature, and multiply disciples.

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Mauri and LaceyVillasenor

Denver, CO


Mauri and Lacey Villasenor are passionate about planting a multi-ethnic, gospel-centered church for the many unchurched families and young professionals in one of the most diverse pockets of the city—a place they’ve grown to love deeply. Mauri has spent the past 12 years in pastoral ministry, most recently serving as a campus pastor in Dallas. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University and is currently continuing his studies at Southwestern Seminary. Lacey serves with the North American Mission Board, supporting church planters across the nation. Married for six years, Mauri and Lacey are also foster parents and love exploring Colorado’s outdoors with their two golden retrievers. They are eager to join in what God is already doing in Denver and long to see lives transformed by Jesus..

Jacob and Mary Clutts

Carbondale, IL


Jacob Clutts is the lead pastor of Exodus Church of Carbondale, IL. He has been in pastoral leadership for 20 years. Jacob and his wife Mary have one son, Daniel (13), and twin daughters Nora & Emily (10). They are excited to see God's glory on display in Carbondale, which is the home of Southern Illinois University.

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Steve and Kristin Coble

Chicago, IL


Steve and Kristin Coble have been married for six years. They have three kids Trey (4), Cassius (2) and Ophelia. God used suffering to give them a vision for their own lives. That vision spilled over into a dream of a church that valued formation for the sake of mission. They’ve been called to plant Refuge Church in Chicago on the west side of the city.

Cesar Contreras and Rachel Anderle

Orlando, FL


Cesar came to Orlando right after college after living in NYC his whole life. It was in Orlando where Cesar started in pastoral ministry, went to seminary, and most importantly, met his wife, Rachel. Cesar received a Master's in Clinical Counseling and Master's in Biblical studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. Both Rachel and Cesar have a passion for church planting and have a deep burden for the city of Orlando. After 10 years at Mosaic Church, Cesar and Rachel sensed that God was finally sending them to plant in Downtown Orlando. Our heart's desire is be a diverse church community made up of disciples of Jesus, that seek the presence of God, and engages in the spiritual renewal of this city and the nations.

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Trenton and Griffin Dorner

Manhattan, NY


Trenton and Griffin, along with their two sons Drake and Jax, are following God’s call to plant a life-giving, multiplying church in the heart of New York City. After getting married in 2016 while serving at The Summit Church, they’ve spent the last eight years at Hope Church in Las Vegas, equipping disciples and leading in various ministry roles. With a deep love for NYC and a burden to see it transformed by the gospel, their vision is to see people reached and renewed for the glory of God. They believe what starts in New York can echo to the ends of the earth!

Tyler and Shalom Littrell

Traveler's Rest, SC


Tyler and Shalom have been married for 10 years and have 2 children, Emmett (2) and Eliza-Shae (4). Tyler has been in full time ministry at his sending church for 10 years in various roles including student ministry and most recently as Campus Pastor. God has undoubtedly taken them on a journey and called them to plant a church in Traveler's Rest, South Carolina where they hope to see God do immeasurably more than they can ask or imagine.

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