Go With Me!
Vision Sunday 2026
Matthew 28:18–20 • Ephesians 4:11–16

Maturity is perfected by loving others.

Come and See – Follow Me –Abide in Me – Go with Me

Multiply Mature Disciples

Maturity in thinking, feeling and doing.

Maturirt is increasingly learning to think, feel, and act as Jesus would if He were you.

Multiplication and maturity happen together.

Kingdom Catalyst —“Go with Me”

Kingdom Catalyst: A burden to build others up

Needs: Permission. Coaching. Commissioning.

Maturity without multiplication = Incomplete discipleship

The Prophetic Thread
Over the years, God has spoken specific words to NC4, painting a clear picture of our future and setting the stage for what we are stepping into now.
2017: Duane White
NC4 is destined to be an "entrepreneurial incubator," equipping and sending people for ministry and impacting the seven mountains of influence.

2018: Tony Miller
A pioneering spirit will emerge to navigate new territories. NC4 will be a "seedbed" for catalytic activity, birthing unprecedented kingdom endeavors.

2022: Duane White
The foundations are strong, ready for a transition from "deep to high." Direct instruction from the Holy Spirit will guide a unified vision for building.

2025: Duane White
A "back swell" signifies a coming "tidal wave" of the Spirit, ushering in new demographics and a shift in spiritual tectonic plates. We are called to cooperate with this powerful move.

2025: "Go Is the Goal"
3-year plan for a new, missional campus of NC4. Year one focused on Renovation and Reconnaissance to position ourselves to play offense.
Baptisms 14, New Members 41, Avg. Attendance 566, $522k Given Away

Major renovations completed. Significant Recon conducted.

The Discipleship Pathway

1. Exploring Christ
"Come and See"
Profile: Curious but not yet committed.
Needs: Safe spaces, authentic relationships, clear gospel presentation.

2. New Believer
"Follow me"
Profile: New Christian building foundations.
Needs: Bible literacy, prayer, small group, service opportunities.

3. Growing Deep
"Abide in me"
Profile: Committed member pursuing deeper integrity.
Needs: Membership, robust doctrine, emotional/relational health, gifts discovery.

4. Kingdom Catalyst
"Go…and I will be with you"
Profile: Multiplies others without being asked.
Needs: Permission to innovate, coaching, commissioning.

This framework gives us clarity to help everyone keep moving. Now live on our website.

2026 Teaching Plan
Our teaching this year is designed to form people who are led by the Spirit, stable enough to be sent, loving enough to rescue, and grounded enough to stay faithful.

1. The Great Invitation
Jan-Feb: The four stages of the Discipleship Pathway

2. The Cross-Shaped Life
Lent: The character of Christian maturity through Luke

3. Humble Hope
Spring: Responding to hard questions with gentleness

4. Exiles: Jeremiah
Summer: Living faithfully, seeking the city's welfare

5. Practicing the Way
Fall: Service, pause, and witness as spiritual practices

6. God With Us
Advent: How God's with-ness heals our distortions

What about those who are far from Christ?

60% of Americans have no interest in church.

The Mission Field Is Here: Allentown

5% Evangelical Church Attendance (On par with NYC, New England and California)

60% Religious "Nones"

24% Poverty Rate (Twice the national average)

"People despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion isnot contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next make itattractive make good men wish it were true, and thenshow that it is."
— Blaise Pascal

Mothership & Launch Boats

The Mothership
-Large, stable, protective
-Staff-led, volunteer-run ministries and systems
-Sunday services and core programs protect the flock
-Discipleship Pathway
-Our engine for maturity

Launch Boats
-Small, agile, exploratory
-Congregation-led initiatives
-Coaching with permission to fail and learn
-Innovative ways to inspire, imagine and impact the lost
-Our engine for multiplication
-Experiment without risking the whole ship.

The Co-Laboratory
NC4's missional hub for inspiration, imagination, and impact

Truth
Inspiration
Intrigue the mind through engaging hard questions, discussion forums, lectures, salons, book clubs.

Beauty
Imagination
Awaken the heart through creative arts, public performances, emotional and relational enrichment.

Goodness
Impact
Serve practical needs through social enterprise, community meals, service projects, support programs

The Co-Laboratory: Missional Incubator
To empower Kingdom Catalysts to turn their ideas into impact through a structured process:

1. Apply
Submit your kingdom-focused idea and vision for consideration.

2. Pitch
Present your concept to a selection team, receiving valuable feedback and insights.

3. Develop
Receive dedicated coaching to sharpen your idea and refine your plan.

4. Launch
Be released with our blessing, ongoing support, and seed funding.

5. Reflect
Evaluate impact, adapt strategies, and share lessons learned for continuous growth and multiplication.

Permission to fail is part of innovation.

The Journey to a New Community
Here's how a "Launch Boat" can evolve into a vibrant new church community:

1. Venues for Connection
Launch boats create natural spaces for people to gather and meet.

2. Connections Become Relationships
Casual interactions deepen into genuine, trusted friendships.

3. Spiritual Conversations
Authentic relationships open the door for meaningful discussions about faith and life.

4. Invited into Discipleship
These conversations lead people to explore and enter the Discipleship Pathway.

5. A Community of Disciples Forms
As individuals grow, they bond together, forming a committed group of disciples.

6. Worshiping Community Emerges
This group eventually coalesces into a new, thriving worshiping community.

Vision 2026: Launch the Boats!
Multiply Mature Disciples

1. NC4 Discipleship Pathway
Our engine for maturity, guiding individuals to deep spiritual growth.

2. The Co-Laboratory
Our engine for multiplication, launching new initiatives and communities.

Two invitations:
1. If you have ideas burning in your heart for reaching people far from God, go to nc4.org/launch and sign up for the mailing list.

2. Ask the Lord where you are in your spiritual growth. Decide that you're going to grow!

Salvation Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for drawing me to Yourself from my darkness, my sin, and my shame. I repent of my sins, and I ask You to forgive me. I welcome You into my heart, and I surrender my future into Your hands. Guide me by Your Holy Spirit, and help me to be a reflector of Your light to those around me. Thank You for including me in Your family. Amen