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Indiana Ministries
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 / Published in Uncategorized

Momentum Church

In 2014, after consultation with Indiana Ministries, our family moved from sunny Florida and took on the responsibility of planting a church in Northwest Indiana. Locals refer to this area of Indiana as The Region, primarily because we are part of Indiana, yet in many ways more closely connected through business and lifestyle with Chicago.

It became clear to us that the opportunity for ministry and outreach were plentiful because of the migration of people from Chicago and the natural sprawl of the city. Not to mention, there was a conspicuous need for a relaxed and modern style of church in such a bustling and fast paced area. We have discovered that because so many of the churches in our area are very religious and traditional and inwardly focused, people have no idea how wonderful things like community, mission, and outreach can be!

In our first year, we were just trying get to know people and build relationships. Ours was a parachute-drop church plant. Indiana Ministries and many of our Church of God congregations around the state have adopted us and encouraged us, but on the ground here locally, we didn’t have a pre-existing group and/or ready-made relationships. Our family of four were the first members in a new church we called “Momentum Church!” We planned and strategized and started reaching out through social media, local events, and meetings at local restaurants and cafes. After several months, we had about 25 people in addition to us who were part of our church “launch” team! Our vision was to simplify the church experience and to help people discover the joy of living for God! Our motto: Real.Simple.Church.

Our new launch team started meeting at a local pizzeria on Sunday mornings. We were able to form some deep bonds and it was amazing to meet all the talented and wonderful people God brought in those early days to our launch team. Our first big event was a trunk or treat event we held at the local fairgrounds and our team of 25 hosted 3000 area residents! We launched the next week at the YMCA with about 100 in attendance. We later moved to Crown Point High School where we would continue to grow and mature over the past couple years.

In 2017, we have purchased a building in Crown Point, IN. and added a second campus in Schererville, IN. Over the past few months, we have been undergoing renovations to both facilities and are planning to launch a daycare in our Crown Point location. We are healthy and growing and have been blessed to baptize 42 people in our short existence. Approximately 250 people call Momentum Church home between our two campuses. Our Crown Point facility is opening in October 2017 and we are thrilled about the new opportunity this presents to connect with the people of The Region!



Charlie Arms, Pastor

Momentum Church

www.momentumindiana.org

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1 Comment to “ Momentum Church”

  1. Albert H. LeMay says :Reply
    September 21, 2017 at 9:36 am

    It has thrilled my heart to hear of this venture into the Kingdom of God.

    My name is Albert LeMay, I am an ordained minister in the Church of God Movement, I served Indiana Ministries as Director of Financial Services through the 1980’s until my retirement in 2005.

    I know Doug Talley and think highly of him.

    I will constantly pray for your hearing and heeding the Call of the Lord.

    GOD BLESS YOU,

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