950 People Came To This Church's 1st Sunday Service

Want to grow your church with Facebook and Instagram ads? Schedule a discovery call with the ChurchCandy team here:https://go.churchcandy.com/new-guestsIn this episode of the ChurchCandy Podcast, Brady interviews Pastor Derrick Hawkins about his inspiring journey to planting Promise City Church in Salisbury, North Carolina. They discuss how they overcame initial setbacks, the importance of discerning God’s will, and practical steps for gathering a launch team. Derrick shares insights on leadership, team building, and how strategic ad campaigns helped grow their congregation. Listen to hear powerful testimonies, launch day miracles, and advice for aspiring church planters.📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup00:25 Revisiting the First Podcast Experience01:23 Derrick's Journey to Church Planting02:32 Challenges and Divine Guidance04:42 Building the Launch Team04:49 The Role of ARC and Interest Parties07:31 Casting Vision and Community Engagement12:22 Impact of Ads and Personal Connections20:21 Finding the Right Venue22:51 A Divine Change of Plans23:54 The Birth of Church Candy25:44 Finding the Right Building27:28 Launch Sunday: A Leap of Faith30:34 Lessons from the First Year37:51 Preparing for Two Services41:23 Encouragement for Church Planters43:42 Promoting Promise City Church👋 Connect with Derrick HawkinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickhwkns/📍 Learn More About ChurchCandy:Website: https://churchcandy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcandymarketing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Get Brady’s book for church planters, Launch Big:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH1XB7F7/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_XWCVF6K6TNSFRF8HB82D?linkCode=ml1&tag=bradysticker-20💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and share this with fellow church leaders looking to make an impact!#ChurchGrowth #Leadership #ChurchCandy #PastorLeadership #ChurchMarketing #ChurchPlanting #VisionaryLeadership