Church Planting
We believe that God’s vision for Faith is the same as it was for the first century church – to plant churches that grow disciples who plant churches. We continue to live into this vision by coming alongside new churches in and outside our community! These are a few of the new churches that we currently champion:
Cana Lutheran is now associated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). Cana began with small group meetings and worship during the summer of 2022. Cana called their first pastor, Matt Shields, in 2023. Their Christ-centered approach infuses scripture and prayer into worship, service in community, and building supportive relationships.
Church of Hope in Kastriot, Albania began in a community center with the encouragement of Hope for Diber and missionaries, Dan and Dawn Hall (family members of several Faith Partners). The Elder-led church regularly serves 30 area children in Jesus’ name.
Jesús Vive (Jesus Lives) Lutheran is in the early planting stage in Alausi in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. We are coming alongside Pastor Salomon and his wife Zoila as they answer God’s call, settle in Alausi, and begin sharing the powerful name of Jesus with neighbors.
St. Martin Lutheran in Atlanta, GA is centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, animated by missions and evangelism and grounded in the 2,000-year tradition of Christian faith. They gather in the sanctuary of a preparatory school to worship, learn, and serve.
Salt Church in Normal, IL was established in the summer of 2022 and we began spending time with Salt leaders. They have a mission for all people to know and follow Jesus. Salt Church’s college ministry, Salt Company on Illinois State University’s campus, was the focus of our support. For 3 academic years, Faith Partners and friends provided weekly meals for the campus worship team.
Shepherd Reformed Baptist began gathering in 2023 being sent from Covenant Reformed (a church plant that we came alongside). We celebrated with them in June of 2025 as they officially covenented as a local church. Shepherd Reformed is a Christ-centered, Word-driven body now worshiping in Joliet.
Through prayer, provision (financial and otherwise), and relationship, we’re working together to plant churches that grow disciples who plant churches!
If you are interested in learning more about church planting email [email protected]. If you are a part of a new church plant or are prayerfully considering planting a church, please email [email protected]
