We make no bones about it. Epic Church needs your support. This is not the venture of one man, or a small group of people, this has to be a “body of Christ” kind of movement! We need your prayers in order to move this mountain (the financial need alone is overwhelming, the people need [...]
Jesus said the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. This has never been more true than in our time. In a world plagued by teen pregnancies, skyrocketing divorce rates and unchecked immorality, the Church of God has never been at a higher premium. At Epic Church we believe that we must make bold [...]
What better way to partner with Epic Church than to join with us in our endeavor to Launch this God-sized vision of a Church! Do you like the idea of being on the forefront of what God is doing in Andover? Are you Entrepreneurial? Can you see the extreme potential to make an impact in the world? Do you [...]
Proverbs 14:22 “Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.” (NIV) The process you will find in the following pages was a 6 month long ongoing process of careful evaluation and thoughtful prayer. It has always been our aim to “plan what is good” in order to [...]
Starting a Church from scratch is not a cheap enterprise. There are large initial start up costs that deal with everything from purchasing equipment to acquiring 501c3 (non-profit tax-exempt) status. Along with initial startup fees there will be ongoing budget needs at Epic Church; anything from staff salaries to mailing out postcards. Count the Cost (Luke [...]
This stage in the strategy of Epic Church focuses on what happens after our launch is successful - setting the stage for longevity and future growth. Often times Churches will fail to plan past the initial launch; we feel it is imperative that we know where we are going next. Why Launch a Church? We believe [...]
This stage of the launch process for Epic Church involves research, initial contacts and foundational ground work that will give balance and stride to the rest of the project. This includes raising support, hiring staff, developing leadership standards, creating strategies, and becoming a part of the Andover community. All of this is done in order [...]
Every Church has Core Values that determine who they are and how they function. At Epic Church we want to be very purposeful in laying out what our Core Values are in order to function in a manner worthy of the Gospel. We believe that: Connecting people through Jesus means everything to God (Matthew 18:11-13 [...]
Why Andover & East Wichita Kansas? Wichita is the largest city in the state of Kansas. Andover is a suburb located right up against the east side of the city. -According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wichita’s population is 361,420 -The U.S. Census Bureau estimates population of Kansas in 2006 to have been 2,764,075. In Andover, the [...]
