Exciting news!
As a church plant, we are entering a new season together. Not only will there be further opportunities to grow in the Lord and fellowship together, but our prayer is to reach out to international and incoming students at Northern Illinois University.
In this effort, God has led us to meet in a home. We think this particular approach will be effective in a college context because (1) most students don’t have a home-like refuge on campus, and (2) many international students are more familiar with a house church model. We thought that a name should reflect this new approach and feel to the ministry.
After discussing with students, ministry leaders, and local pastors, we’ve made the decision to update the ministry name to The Abbey. We’ll be meeting at 550 Northern Lane, and when God provides the growth out of His incredible love, we will expand to another night and/or another house location. For now, we will meet together as a body and experience the community, authenticity, and spiritual vitality that is unique to the house church model.May God be glorified as we remain faithful to His call.
Exciting news: the color of your new gatherning place on Normal is roughly the same color as the present location on Northern Lane.