The Local Center is the core strategy to rally pastors and churches in order to support, encourage, and coach one another to make new disciples in their cities. A Local Center is a gathering of local pastors from all denominations and networks. They meet monthly to encourage, challenge, network and coach pastors on how to become better disciple-making churches in their own context. They are open to all sizes, types, and models of churches. They care about helping pastors/leaders make new disciples in their ministries.
Select to see Local Centers for each state, or scroll down the page for block listings.
Watch Paul’s story about ‘Being a Part of a Local Center’
Watch Chris’s story about ‘Leading a Local Center’
Local Center Leader Training
LCN offers Local Center Leader Training, to come alongside our leaders and teach them how to effectively lead a Local Center. This is a chance to receive personal training, ask questions, and move forward in the process of starting your Local Center.
Purpose
- Give new leaders a process to walk through prior to starting a Local Center.
- Give new leaders the opportunity to observe 2 Local Centers in action.
- Meet with the LCN Regional Leadership Team and other Local Center leaders.
- Receive training and Q&A about starting a new Local Center.
- Train staff or volunteer member (Key #2 Person) who will be responsible for logistics & implementation of your new Local Center.
Prerequisites
- Talk with an LCN Regional Leader (Phone/video).
- Become a member of LCN.
- Make an initial commitment to start an LCN Local Center.
- Recruit staff, volunteers or other pastors who can assist you in leading a Local Center. (At least one of these assistants must attend the training with you.)
- Prepare to meet with pastors to build relationships.
Click on any of the following current Local Centers to contact the leader or to find meeting locations near you. You may also contact us with any questions about LCN or our Local Centers. We’d love to have you join us!
Pompano Beach, FL
501 NE 48th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
https://www.gracechurchsfl.com/
Gary Colboch
Catalyst
pastor@gbcfl.org
Steve Allen
Primary Contact
steve.allen@gbcfl.org
Tampa, FL
202 Flamingo Drive
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
http://seaglass.church/
David Oates
Catalyst/Primary Contact
david@seaglass.church
Chicago, IL
1815 N. Kostner Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639
http://newhopebiblechurch.org/
Andy Zivojinovic
Catalyst
andyzivo@yahoo.com
Willie Maldonado
Primary Contact
williemaldonadoworldministries@gmail.com
Eugene DeJesus
Secondary Contact
eugene4435@gmail.com
Avon, IN
5693 Broyles Road
Avon, IN 46123
https://www.harmonyofavon.com/
Jonathan Lilly
Catalyst
jon@harmonyofavon.com
David Hatfield
Primary Contact
Dave@harmonyofavon.com
Allen Haskell
Support Staff
allenrhaskell@gmail.com
AJ Runkles
Support Staff
aj@harmonyofavon.com
Richmond, IN
3430 Backmeyer Road
Richmond, IN 47374
http://christunitedchurch.com/
Brett Karonovich
Catalyst/Primary Contact
bkaranovich@gmail.com
Cherry Hill, NJ
1704 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
http://www.bethelonline.org/
Brady Cortner
Catalyst/Primary Contact
brady@bethelonline.org
Albany, NY
440 US-9W
Glenmont, NY 12077
https://www.kingschapel.net/
Lou Giampaglia
Catalyst
lou@kingschapel.net
Chris Kajano
Primary Contact
Chris@kingschapel.net
Clifton Park, NY
11 Glendridge Rd.
Rexford, NY 12148
https://faithcrossroads.org//
Matt Eachus
Catalyst/Primary Contact
matt@newtownroad.org
Schenectady, NY
1082 Dunnsville Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
http://www.sonrisebible.com/#/welcome-about-us/welcome
Andrew Hart
Catalyst
andrewhart@sonrisebible.com
Mark Ryan
Primary Contact
mark@sonrisebible.com
Broadway, NC
107 Milton Ave
Broadway, NC 27505
http://crossroads-ministries.net/
John (J3) Sauls III
Catalyst
j3@crossroads-ministries.net
Chris Pipes
Primary Contact
cp@crossroads-ministries.net
Clayton, NC
195 NC-42
Clayton, NC 27527
http://forclaytonnc.com/welcome/
Jarrett Hamilton
Catalyst
jarret@thegeneration.me
Matt Wilson
Primary Contact
matt@thepassagechurch.com
Greenville, NC
303 Greenville Blvd SW
Greenville, NC 27834
https://ignitechurch.com/
Jason Lineberger
Catalyst
jason.lineberger@ignitechurch.com
Jason Eberling
Co-Catalyst
jason@discoverync.com
Mocksville, NC
160 Midway Street
Cooleemee, NC 27014
http://vbccooleemee.com/contacts.php
Shelby Harbor
Catalyst
harbours8@yadtel.net
Johnny Oceguera
Primary Contact
johnny.oceguera@my.clarkssummitu.edu
Winston-Salem, NC
3830 Wayne Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27104
https://www.discoverrevo.com/
Nathan Cline
Catalyst/Primary Contact
Nathan@discoverREVO.com
Columbus, OH
8100 Refugee Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
http://sycamorecreek.org/home
Steve Markle
Catalyst
smarkle@sycamorecreek.org
Andrew Johnson
Co-Catalyst / Primary Contact
ajohnson@sycamorecreek.org
Miamisburg, OH
40 South 5th Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342
https://miamivalley.org/
Brian Underwood
Catalyst
brianu@thei3project.org
Chris Carpenter
Co-Catalyst
chrisc@thei3project.org
Jed Wooldridge
Primary Contact
jedw@miamivalley.org
Orrville, OH
1235 Back Massillon Road
Orrville, Ohio 44667
https://nowchurch.live/
Jim Copenhaver
Catalyst
fcc137@yahoo.com
Josh Evans
Primary Contact
pastorjosh3@gmail.com
Pittsburgh, PA
81 Walter Long Road
Finleyville, PA 15332
http://crossroadsministries.com/
Ken Barner
Catalyst
pastorken@crsmin.com
Luke McClain
Primary Contact
luke@crossroadsministries.com
Wilkes-Barre, PA
370 Carverton Road
Trucksville, PA 18708
https://www.crosscreekcc.org/
Josh Coldren
Catalyst / Primary Contact
Joshcoldren@crosscreekcc.org
Clarksville, TN
225 Little Hope Road
Clarksville, TN
https://www.livinghopeclarksville.org/
Derek Smith
Catalyst / Primary Contact
dsmith@lhbctn.com
Nashville, TN
4900 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
https://judsonbaptist.com/
Gene Mims
Catalyst
gene.mims@judsonbaptist.com
Jeff Mims
Co-Catalyst
jeff.mims@judsonbaptist.com
Nathan McClendon
Primary Contact
nathan.mcclendon@judsonbaptist.com
Charlottesville, VA
3004 Berkmar Drive
Charlottesville VA 22901
http://thepointva.com/
Gabe Turner
Catalyst
gabeturner@thepointcville.com
Shannon Willet
Primary Contact
shannon@thepointcville.com
Chester, VA
4330 Curtis Street
Chester, VA 23831
https://chesterchristian.org/home
Aaron Hoback
Catalyst / Primary Contact
aaron@chesterchristian.org
Danville, VA
2805 Riverside Drive
Danville, VA 24540
https://danriverchurch.org/
Scott Randlett
Catalyst / Primary Contact
scott.randlett@danriverchurch.org
Steve Chromy
Co-Catalyst
Mount Hermon Baptist Church
pastorsteve@mhbchurch.com
Front Royal, VA
80 North Lake Avenue
Front Royal, VA 22630
http://www.newhopebible.org/
Bobby Stepp
Catalyst
bobbystepp@gmail.com
Lee Montgomery
Primary Contact
newhopeyp@gmail.com
Lynchburg, VA
3031 Memorial Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
https://wlbc.life/
Chris Jordan
Co-Catalyst / Primary Contact
cjordan@wlbc.org
Timothy Thomas
Co-Catalyst
timothy@elonbaptistchurch.org
New River Valley, VA
447 Cleburne Blvd.
Dublin, VA 24084
http://northstarpulaski.org/
Dave Farris
Catalyst
dave@northstarpulaski.org
Timothy Worles
Primary Contact
Calvary Baptist Church Radford
tworles@cbcradford.org
Richmond, VA
11232 Gwathmey Church Rd.
Ashland Va. 23005
http://gwathmeybaptist.com/
While Gwathmey Baptist Church is the host church for Richmond VA Local Center, our meeting locations will be in various venues across the Richmond area. Currently we are meeting at the Village Church. Any differences will be noted in the individual scheduled events.
Mike Cauthorne
Catalyst
mcauthorne@gwathmeybaptist.com
Bobby Owensby
Primary Contact
bobbyowensby@gmail.com
Woodbridge, VA
13900 Church Hill Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
https://www.imagechurch.com/
Chris Rhodenhizer
Catalyst / Primary Contact
crhody@imagechurch.com
Yorktown, VA
101 Village Avenue
Yorktown, VA 23693
http://gocoastal.org/
Andrew Oates
Catalyst
Andrew@gocoastal.org
Jeff Frye
Primary Contact
Jeff.Frye@gocoastal.org
Chris Lay
Secondary Contact
Chris@gocoastal.org