| | | | | | Anxiety & Systems In a recent article on "The Ladder" we explored the topic of anxiety in social systems.
Anxiety gives the illusion of control in the midst of loss. Growth in the gospel helps us acknowledge loss and turn toward the promises of hope. Jesus said, "I am making all things new". Revelation 21:5. | | Yall com'on over If you grab a handful of theology and squeeze really hard, the stuff that oozes through your fingers is called hospitality. Debates, apologetics, systematics... nothing can compare to hospitality (aka faith in motion).
In last month's update we shared a photo of a summer morning group exploring questions about Christianity. We invited these guys to our home last week for bratwurst and badminton. Nothing fancy, just a way to tell these men that they are loved.
 | | A Two-Way Bridge In an effort to build a "two-way bridge" between the Church and the Marketplace we are designing monthly gatherings at community co-working spaces.
Last week, in cooperation with Living Fellowship Church in Alpharetta, a group gathered at Thrive Coworking to explore an open forum for the community to explore relevant topics and Christianity. New Vertical's goal is to engage three groups of people. - "SBNR" (the spiritual but not religious)
- People whose schedules don't overlap with Church rhythms.
- Those who self-distance from the Church.
This partnership allows us to support Living Fellowship (and other area churches) in an accessible, inviting, and "zero barrier" environment. | | Who is invited? The gatherings at coworking spaces mentioned above open tremendous opportunities to engage the broader business community. While places like Thrive, Switchyards, etc. have internal communities, they also serve as gathering spots for the region.
New Vertical can attend networking events like the one pictured below and offer these gatherings as a resource. Many of the leaders at these gatherings are carrying tremendous burdens with no support structure. Your support equips New Vertical to engage the Marketplace with the gospel.
 | | Monthly Team? We are tremendously grateful for the one time support we have received. God has used these resources to build the foundation of a tremendous vision. But our need for monthly donors still remains.
We need to raise an additional 1800/month from individual donors by December. We are praying for individuals to join our team at 50, 100, 200 per month. Perhaps God is nudging you to join our financial team? Perhaps you know someone who could join our team? Here is our giving link. Please pray for us and this goal.
New Vertical seeks to build a sustainable discipleship pipeline by shepherding those outside the local Church. We are grateful to the PRCC (The multi-denominational chaplaincy arm of the PCA), our Board of Directors, and the many friends who support us. We cannot do it without you. | | Please Pray for: Please Pray for: - Those in our ministry who are making decisions for Christ. They face significant internal and external challenges.
- Wisdom and resources as we develop the monthly gatherings at coworking spaces.
- Church partnerships
- Please continue to pray for our family and the New Vertical Board.
| | Grateful We know support comes in many forms. We cannot pioneer marketplace ministry without you. Thank you for your support. You are loved and we are grateful.
His Grace is enough. | | | | | | | |
