Our mission
The Raleigh City Church exists to share the gospel and start house churches with the same blueprint as the early church. We desire to be a family of families meeting in homes around meals and reproducing our leaders and gatherings throughout the city as we become the people God has intended us to be, engaging in good works, and seeking to bless the city and the nations with the gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Why Start New Churches?
people at the margins need Jesus
Many people at the margins of society are hurting and in need of Christ. Working in social services for years, Stephen was looking for a holistic Christ-centered and church-based solution. He liked what he heard and saw from our church in the western part of the state. Our vision is to use our open doors and hearts so that even the outcasts can find hope and healing through Jesus Christ.
people are moving and need a church
The Raleigh Metro area is the fourth fastest growing in the nation. As people move to the city more churches are needed. As churches decline and close, new startups must form. More people statistically come to faith in Christ in new startups versus churches 10 plus years.
People need the Church to function like a family
Our desire is to plant lots of little churches that function like families and network for support. These little churches will practice hospitality and good works for the sake of the gospel in their own neighborhoods.
The Morris Family
My name is Rodney Morris. I’m a husband to an incredible wife and proud father of four. We operate with a deep conviction that the church is at the center of God’s plan for the ages. Hannah and I are pouring everything we have into that plan. In the spring of 2019, we moved our four kids to North Raleigh. A team is forming around the vision to share Christ and start new churches. I grew up an hour south of Raleigh N.C. I became a believer in Christ during high school. I then graduated from Lancaster Bible College and am currently working on my Master’s and Doctorate of Ministry through the Antioch School. As the owner The Trim Guild LLC, I am able to support my family, use my gifts, and network with area businesses.
A Simple Approach
sharing the gospel
Doing good works, meeting urgent needs
Baptizing new believers
Sharing the Lord’s Supper in homes around a meal
starting churches
Teaching through the first principles of the faith.
Having every believer in a developmental pathway.
Training and appointing leaders
training leaders
Empowering elders to shepherd every member
Appointing deacons to serve the logistical needs of the church.
Empowering ministers of the gospel to plant and establish churches worldwide
Milestones
February 2019 – Move our family to Raleigh.
March 2019 – Start core team training.
August 2019 – Plant the first house church.
Spring 2020 – Start leadership training.
Fall 2020 – Hold first baptism.
Goals for 2030
Expand into the Durham area with at least 2 house churches.
Expand into Chapel Hill area with at least 1 house church
Partner with or send a team to Charlotte.
Network with urban church planting teams in major cities along the I-85 and I-95 corridor from Baltimore down to Atlanta.
back this church plant
$50,000/year
What would your contribution support?
This would allow me to give direct attention to the each week through sharing Christ, starting house churches, and training leaders.
$35,000 – Church Planter Support
$5,000 – Sharing the Gospel
$5,000 – Starting House Churches
$5,000 – Training Leaders
JOIN THE TEAM
We are excited to partner with established believers desiring to live out God’s mission. Prayerfully, we are looking for –
Families with deep convictions towards hospitality, willing to open their homes to host house churches.
Established couples who reflect the full diversity of God’s Creation desiring to lead, teach, and train.
Locals who share the vision of advancing the Gospel in Raleigh.
Partners who are devoted to sharing their wisdom and resources for the mission of God.