HomeGroups Leader

It’s easy to become an anonymous worshiper Sunday mornings at Catalyst. It takes effort to risk building relationships with other Christ-followers. Community is key to spiritual growth; Jesus always spoke of His followers together in plurality, never solo.

For Catalyst, as we grow outward on Sundays, we need to grow inward during the week. HomeGroups are the vehicle for community as first established by the early church. In the past year, we’ve learned that a strong shepherding leader overseeing all groups & empowering a central leader for each group is essential to HomeGroups’ overall success.

HomeGroups will be ramping back up for a new season this September, revitalized and revamped with a new leader coming on board. Ben Seals will be taking the helm of HomeGroups, bringing clarity and a new focus aimed at building biblical community in homes throughout north-east Ohio. Ben has a passion for pouring into other’s lives – - this will be seen over time as Ben begins raising up and pouring into new men who will in turn help shepherd an individual HomeGroup.

Please be praying in the weeks ahead for the Spirit to create unity and deeper community as Ben helps plant new HomeGroups throughout Catalyst.

Phase Two, Day Two, Part Two

A-ma-zing progress today. We’re 3 days ahead of schedule, praise God!

Here’s the scoop for this Sunday:
NO NURSERY.
Toddlers will be open for children ages 18 months – pre-K. There will be a team of 5 adult workers creating multiple learning environments in the new Toddler space for this one special Sunday during renovations.
NO ELEMENTARY.

Please continue to pray for the125’s progress…

Phase Two, Day Two

Great news to report – - Phase Two is ahead of schedule! Demo is complete, drywalling is now underway…

More Phase Two Demo Pix

Phase Two Begins

Renovations are in over-drive this week and next at 125 South Water Street, our new downtown Catalyst headquarters.
Phase One electrical work is underway today and tomorrow; plumbing and vinyl will complete the new rear restroom on Wednesday.
Phase Two demolition began early this morning to be followed by drywalling by Friday. Please keep praying for our skilled workers as they move quickly on the125project (and for Jon’s sanity as he oversees this project in addition to his regular duties).

Guest Teachers Ahead

As we continue our new series on The Cross, we’re looking ahead to 2 guest teachers:

AUG 17 – Ron Boehm of VisionOhio will be sharing from Romans 6. Ron has over 20 years of Mid-West church planting experience under his belt coupled with a strong relationship with Catalyst.

AUG 24 – Andy Sikora of 707 will be teaching from Ephesians 6. Andy is a good friend and ministry adviser with a passion for the people of Catalyst as well as great blackmail stories on Jonathan.