Mission Forward

 

A New Normal

NEW VERTICAL is developing on multiple fronts. As part of this process I have been finalizing a strategic ministry plan and an impact report. Candidly, I was not prepared for the results. I would compare it to hearing about Hurricane Katrina, but walking the streets of the lower fourth ward is an entirely different experience. 

The full report will be 8 pages. Currently I have incorporated some of the content into the website here. I will warn you, the data set is real and eye opening. Here are some samples



Once we acknowledge that Millennials are the largest group in our culture and Gen Z will soon overtake them we are in a better place to consider the reality of America's future. 


This graph represents the percentage of people in America who claim to be Christian. (This data set is pre-pandemic, so it's likely accelerated)

I will post a link to the full repost in my next newsletter. In short there are four realities we must acknowledge. 
  • Tomorrow will be fundamentally different from yesterday
  • Gen Z (aggressively entrepreneurial) is shaping the future of our communities.  
  • 75% of the next generation is not interested in corporate worship
  • Churches are too busy with internal needs to consistently do evangelism in the community.
New Vertical fits this gap perfectly. With an intentional discipleship process we can engage the marketplace with the gospel, support the Church and seek the flourishing of Christ's Kingdom.

 

We Need A Team

We are working on a long-term funding model. However, the immediate need is to raise 2-3 years of support. We are praying our extended network can join us in giving monthly. This is a new work. We must raise 100% of our support.  


 

Iterative Update 

Again, our process is developing fast. The goal is to send shorter more frequent updates during this season so our network can stay actively informed.

New Vertical
(at a glance) 

Several folks have asked for a quick way to explain New Vertical. This title is new for some, so below are some quick descriptions:
  • Think RUF (or Campus Outreach / CRU) to the business and community leaders. Even the strongest Churches will struggle to reach a college without a dedicated campus pastor. Likewise, most churches struggle to purposefully engage the business community. NEW VERTICAL can support the local Church and fill a huge unmet need by serving as a local missionary.   
  • Picture the names on the banner in the outfield. NEW VERTICAL engages the leaders of those businesses. These are the operators who employ and care for so many in our community.
  • New Vertical bridges the gap between the work sector and the church by engaging the marketplace with the gospel, supporting the Church and seeking the flourishing of Christ's Kingdom

Finally.  extra info. 

Some have asked for our EIN#. Apparently, Uncle Sam doesn't update the database frequently and our information has been hard to find. If you need this for charitable purposes just let me know. We are an official non-profit and all gifts are tax deductible, yet some organizations need this information on the front end. 

Additional information:
  • We anticipate receiving official 501C3 status in a few months. Non-profits are not required to get this status. However, some corporations will match funding once this is achieved. 
  • We are on LinkedIn
  • We are on Instagram
It is exciting to see things coming together. Since we have taken this step, we have received an influx of business and ministry leaders reaching out. But ministry can't be done until the support is raised. Building a support network is an essential part of the process and by faith we will return to full engagement of the community as soon as possible. 

Please Pray

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