I had lunch today with Pastor John Wood. John is the pastor of Christ Chapel here in Macon. John asked questions and heard my heart for New City Church downtown, and shared his heart for the kingdom of God. It was incredibly refreshing to talk with a pastor who shares in a passion for the gospel and who could care less about denominational lines. Rather than squabbling over secondary differences, he prefers to celebrate our union in Christ. It is true, the blood of Christ is far greater than denominational lines and boundaries.
John planted Christ Chapel 12 years ago (I think 12 years is right) and currently Christ Chapel has expanded to Zebulon Georgia, a Warner Robins campus, and they have very recently partnered with a church planter in Cochran, GA and another in Dublin, GA. John believes that it is true, "as you sow, so shall you reap." Christ Chapel is sowing!
John offered Christ Chapel as a sister church to New City. As a sister church, John said, "Whatever we have is yours. Come and get it, our doors are open." John said that he didn't know what all the future held for our relationship and their support, but without a doubt, New City Church is not alone. I look forward to seeing what God will develop here. I am thankful for all that he is doing around me - I am amazed! We also picked up a new family today - the Hunts. they are members at Christ Chapel and friends from the past. The Hunts will join us thru January as we strive together to see Gospel transformation!
