Russ and Mary Doty relocated from Australia to be the advance team in the Church Plant that has become Redemption City Church. They serve on the eldership of that church as well as the NCMI Translocal Team
Redemption City Church was launched the first week of April 2010, so we just celebrated our first birthday. We stand amazed at what God has done in this first year. When Jesus said, “I will build my church…” He really meant it. We felt God spoke to us long before we started, that “…out of nothing I will build my church”. He is doing just that and we want to give Him praise and glory.
We are located in about the 3rd most unreached area of the U.S. So from the beginning we want to boldly preach the gospel and see people saved. In this first year we have seen 22 decisions for Jesus. We rejoice with the angels, that people are coming into relationship with the King of the Universe. In addition Jesus is adding wonderful people who have a passion for the King and His Kingdom. In this foundational year, Tyrone has really stressed that we exist for Jesus and His Kingdom, not for us or our name. We are not trying to build the name of Redemption City Church, or establish a brand, but to partner with the Lord in extending His Kingdom. Jesus spoke to Tyrone and Nicole about moving to Denver, “Do you want to be apart of what I am doing in Denver?” He is up to something and we are enjoying being a part of what He is doing.
We have seen a wonderful team added to us and raised up from those who have come to join us in this adventure. We had the privilege in early Feb. 2011 to release two additional elders/pastors and their wives to our leadership team, along with seven deacons. What a blessing as we share the load together.
We have also seen numerous healings, both physically, relationally and emotionally. One man was healed of a 54 degree spinal curvature in his back. People have seen the favor of God in getting jobs, promotions, and increases at work.
God also released a great facility for us to use. We meet on Sunday mornings in the Madcap Comedy Theatre here in Westminster. The owner is a fellow believer, so it’s a blessing to him and to us. In October we hired an office across the street from the theatre, that we use for prayer, children’s ministry and other functions.
While planting we have also had the privilege of continuing trans-local ministry. Tyrone Daniel, Russ Doty, Terry Kreuger and Mike Hanchett are all part of the New Covenant Ministries International team, and even in the first year of planting we have continued trans-local ministry to dozens of churches, in 8 nations. One of the highlights being the 15 year celebration and outreach recently in Mexico, with over 200 salvations. In addition, we have hosted trans-local training, church planting training, city celebrations, and we will host the North American Equip in July of 2011.
We are all intensely aware that we don’t work for the Lord, we work in partnership with Him. Then we stand amazed and grateful for what He is doing and the incredible privilege of getting to be a part of it with Him.
As we approach our second year we have vision for people to get saved on a daily basis. We want to see meetings started that will reach university students with the gospel. We want to see more leaders released, marriages strengthened, and people discipled. We feel the Lord is saying this is a year of testimony and acceleration. WOW. Both only possible as He builds His church for His fame
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