Author Archives: Candace Lewis

About Candace Lewis

Candace is an Ordained Elder from the Florida Annual Conference. Upon graduation from Gammon Theological Seminary, she was appointed to plant a new church. Candace and a team of committed laity spent 12 years successfully planting the New Life Community UMC, a new African American congregation in Jacksonville, Florida. Candace is a sought after preacher, leader, coach, consultant and passionate servant of the church.

Equipping Resources

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Candace Lewis

by Candace Lewis, Path 1 New Church Strategist This week I attended the Catalyst Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.  I was among thirteen thousand people (13k) in the Gwinnett Arena at this sold out event. Great speakers inspired and challenged … Continue reading →

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“Easing on Down the Road” to Maturity

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Candace Lewis

by Candace Lewis, Path 1 New Church Strategist One of my favorite movies is “The Wiz” starring Diana Ross and the late Michael Jackson.  Although I have seen the original Wizard of Oz television version this urban remake is a … Continue reading →

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Organizing Communities to Transform the World

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Candace Lewis

by Candace Lewis, Path 1 New Church Strategist What if training in community organizing became part of what we currently offer church planters? I think planters could learn a lot as they explore the skill sets and structure of those … Continue reading →

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Prayerful Planting

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Candace Lewis

by Candace Lewis, Path 1 New Church Strategist Prayer can be an important discipleship ministry and mission opportunity in a new church start scenario.  As a planter and launch team embarks upon the church planting journey often times what we … Continue reading →

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