We're off and running!

April 22, 2006
This is so exciting. Over the last several months we have been praying about launching a new church in Niagara Falls, ON. What seemed like a dream is a little closer now. On May 26 I will be leaving my position at Harbour Fellowship Church and beginning the journey of establishing a new church called Church at the Falls. Part of the journey is seeking employment or self-employment to support my family during the preparation and early stages of the plant. The task before me seems daunting at times, but a firm realization that God is leading this quickly puts this in perspective.
My desire is to establish a new church that is outreach focused. A church, where those who don’t have a church or for that matter don’t know what church is all about can come and hear the truth of God’s word taught in a practical life changing way. I also see this church as a haven for those who have been displaced from the church by hurt or rejection.
The need in Canada is great for new churches that are reaching out. The current church statistics clearly indicate that we are in great need. 80% of existing churches are not growing or in decline. The evangelical church across our country is only growing by 1.6%, that means we are not even reaching our own kids. The good news, church plants are making a difference.

You can be praying for Church at the Falls in the following ways:

• Wisdom for Brandon as the visionary leader.
• Strength and endurance for our family as we step out in faith.
• Strength to face the many challenges along the way.
• Employment for Brandon that will work well with the plant.
  Financial needs for new church.
• People that share the same vision to join the launch team.
• Clarity as to the right start date.
• For God to begin working in the lives of those that we will encounter through Church at the Falls.

Your prayer support is appreciated so much.

Planting has been a crazy ride so far. I'm sure I'll have lots to say.