A brief update on the Oaks family including prayer request.

Letting the Gospel redefine our measures of success.

How will they hear?
And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?
Romans 10:14-15

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Launching PATH

As the summer ends, New Vertical is excited to launch PATH. The third phase of our three-fold ministry strategy. This process provides a tangible system for connecting faith with every area of a leader's life.

Explore Phil's PATH journey.

second video - Steve's PATH Journey

Fall schedule.

While we roll out PATH, our engagement ministry will continue in Roswell, Alpharetta and Birmingham. The topics for the collaboratives this Fall will include:

September - Balance (reframing work-life balance),
October - Spotting Anger (sourcing and directing Anger),
November - Rest (applying narrative in chaos).

REFRESHER: These collaboratives are designed to encourage Christians and those curious about Jesus.

By faith this structure will serve as a model for future collaboratives and PATH groups in multiple regions.

2 Truths 4 You

There are two truths for our journey and yours.

God's plan does not change
There is no normal

How can both statements be true?
God reveals his plan incrementally. Which means every step and season is predicated with "unknowns". I get it! The process is really hard.

When all you know is the next step (and that is often vague), the twists, turns and valleys are very challenging to say the least.

Then you look back. You are surprised. You were never alone or abandoned. You might have felt that way at times, but through all things His providence is working for your good.

Consider the Heidelburg Catechism Q 10:

"God's providence is his almighty and ever-present power, whereby, as with his hand, he still upholds heaven and earth and all creatures, and so governs them that leaf and blade, rain and drought, fruitful and barren years, food and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty, indeed, all things, come to us not by chance but by his fatherly hand."

Network Update

If you recall from previous updates, we were seeking admission to a national network. This will not be happening. As part of my perpetual silver lining... I can only assume this to be a good thing in light of the heavy Fall schedule listed above.

Prayer needs

PATH
- Our first group is almost full. Please pray for the right people.
Fall Group Gatherings
- We have made great progress on these groups, but regaining momentum will be challenging.

THANK YOU!

Our ability to proclaim Christ in unreached areas of the Marketplace depends on the support of others. We could not do it without you.

Your one-time or monthly support equips New Vertical to proclaim Christ to community leaders beyond the reach of the local Church.

The goal is to build a network of chaplains that engage a broad range of communities.

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.