CHURCH PLANTING
We are Kingdom-focused, not Redeemer-focused.
Redeemer believes strongly in church planting. We desire that the people of our city will know the One True and Living God; that by the grace of Jesus through faithful churches He will be made known. We are Kingdom-focused, not Redeemer-focused. As such, we pray fervently for our sister churches and hope that if God isn't calling you to Redeemer, that you would find your home at Resurrection, Good Shepherd, or Oconee Fellowship.
REDEEMER IS PLANTING A NEW CHURCH IN FALL OF 2026
Weekly worship won't begin until the fall, but we are gathering monthly as a core group beginning in January. We'll be discussing our mission and vision and how we expect to work together for God's kingdom as this new congregation is established.
And the door is always open! If you have any interest in finding out what we're up to or being a part of the team, please reach out to Matt Siple (matt@ipcathens.com). He'd love to talk with you and answer any questions you have. You're also welcome to attend any of our meetings this spring.
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Matt Siple
Matt currently serves as Redeemer’s Associate Pastor and has been on staff for the past 10 years. He will lead the newest church plant initiative, planting Immanuel Presbyterian Church in the Fall of 2026.
Reach out to Matt at
msiple@redeemerathens.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The church is God’s plan for the world – his vehicle of kingdom presence and expansion. It’s what God uses both to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and minister that good news to his people. New churches are the best way to reach new people with the gospel. In this way, a church plant enables Redeemer to do something that it cannot do on its own - making room for our members to invite their neighbors to church while also helping us minister to the people we already have.
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Princeton United Methodist Church
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2/9; 2/22; 3/29; 4/26; 5/31; 6/28; 7/26
4pm @Princeton United Methodist Church (2930 S Lumpkin St)
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The door is always open! If you have any interest in finding out what we're up to or being a part of the team, please reach out to Matt Siple (matt@ipcathens.com). He'd love to talk with you and answer any questions you have. You're also welcome to attend any of our meetings this spring.
Redeemer Church Plants:
Good Shepherd
Presbyterian Church
Athens, GA
Normaltown Neighborhood
Oconee Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County
Resurrection
Presbyterian Church
Athens, GA
Westside (Bogart)