East Valley Bible Church is flexing in Mesa! Here are the big pieces of news…
MESA AREA MINISTRIES: John Bell, who has been the Area Pastor for Tempe and Phoenix, is adding the city of Mesa to his already long list of duties. He does this joyfully, however, especially because he himself is a long-time Mesa resident. As Area pastor, John will be working with Area leadership, overseeing Home Group Shepherds, and putting together Area-wide events which will include fellowship opportunities, baptisms and child dedications. Mesa is blessed to have John and his wife Leslie serving us in this way. For more information about Mesa Area Ministries, contact John Bell (johnbell@evbc.org), or the Mesa administrative assistant, Ellen Marrs (ellenmarrs@evbc.org).
Church Planting – CHRISTCHURCH: A new church is emerging in East Mesa! Under the leadership of Bill Hartley, a growing group of men, women and children are gathering to pray, study the scriptures, and develop strategic plans to launch Christchurch this fall. No official location has been established yet for the church, but the target area is east of the 202 loop freeway, near US 60. Interested in knowing more? Visit their website at ChristchurchMesa.org.
85204: Did you know that the entire congregation of EVBC is going to be investing in Mesa? For a number of reasons, EVBC leadership has determined that the 85204 zip code, a blighted portion of Mesa just 3 miles north of our Gilbert campus, will be the focus of our church-wide community efforts. We currently have a team developing a strategic plan that will guide our community engagement there for a number of years. This plan will be shared with all of you as it gets developed, and your interest and participation will be vital to its success. Do you want to be involved? Contact Tyler Johnson and his administrative assistant, Danielle Bannister, to find out how. DanielleBannister@evbc.org.
