Growing his Kingdom

Ironridge Church became a reality almost 5 years ago. Since that time we have seen the impacted lives of many people. We have seen the Trunk or treat outreach we do every year grow to over 600 people. We have heard the testimony's of many as to how God has used Ironridge to impact their lives and we have come together as a family when someone very dear to us passed away and the whole community witnessed what God is doing through this new church. We moved from using the school auditorium to purchasing the Main Feature Theater and Pizza pub where we now meet on Sundays. All these things and many more have taken place since Ironridge hit the ground 5 years ago.

Since day one when I sat with the then school superintendent Omar Troyer and asked the question "What do the people of this community need" and he replied "A vision beyond themselves". You have heard me say that Ironridge will affect the lives of thousands of people in NE Iowa, The United States and even around the world! I still believe it. Now because of God bringing the people and resources and a new relationship with a Church and village Creek camp the pieces seem to be assembling by Gods hand.

We are seeing the picture of many communities around us where God may lead us to start churches associated with Ironridge to impact the lives of thousands. It is possible. I see it and I am following God to reveal it. Pray with me for the expansion of his kingdom around us. So that many come to know him and see their lives changed by his power. Ask God where and how he might use you in this. It will take a team, a family, the Church willing to follow his call on there lives to accomplish it.

I Believe.

Marlan

Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church (Seattle, WA) gives 5 reasons for why churches should use a multi-site format.

1. Theological
Jesus wants us to multiply and expand to make disciples.
2. Missiological
In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul says that he will do all things and use all means to reach people.
3. Historical
The church networks of the early church
4. Technological
Technology has given us new opportunities. Seats, pipe organs, printed words, microphones, and multi-site are all “innovations” that have been implemented into the church with resistance at first. All ministry is culturally contextualized, but the question is, “What year?”
5. Practical
It allows you to get “big” and “small” at the same time. You can improve your production and preaching and consequently grow big without having to sacrifice community and your small groups. The multi-site allows more people to specialize in their areas of ministry.