Thriving churches often begin small, and, generally, are the result of a calling from God bathed in prayer and perseverance. More often than not, these church plants struggle financially for a season then begin to flourish under the leadership of strong and committed laborers God has set in place.
Jesus gave His followings clear directions for a fruitful ministry: When the harvest fields appear plentiful and in need of workers, as they do today, He said we must “…pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matthew 9:38, NKJV). The Lord has blessed the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) with committed church planters who are touching their communities across the United States with the love and compassion of Christ.
Recently, IPHC Clergy Development partnered with Healthy Growing Multiplying Churches (HGM), a ministry of Evangelism USA, in spotlighting three healthy church plants by awarding each a $3,000 grant to assist in its outreach ministries.
“Church planting is a critical piece of the IPHC vision, Arise 2033,” says Bishop A. D. Beacham. “I’m so grateful for the vision of Rev. Steve Ely, Director of Clergy Development for the denomination and a former church planter. The response of Clergy Development to these IPHC church planters creates a synergy of vision and mission that is vital to our growth in the USA.”
Rev. Steve Ely presented the grants to HGM Director Dr. Trey Jones. “I wish to express our deepest gratitude to Clergy Development and Steve Ely for your willingness to invest in church planting,” said Jones. “We selected three thriving church plants to receive the grants. These include Turnaround City Church in Raleigh, North Carolina; Wurth Church in Casey, South Carolina; and Goodness and Love City Church in Los Angeles, California. Thank you for your partnership. The grants will be greatly appreciated and will benefit what God is doing through these leaders.”
Each of these growing congregations is being led by outstanding shepherds who are committed to reaching unchurched and de-churched people in their areas. These teams include Pastors Jon and Erica Campbell in LA; Adam and Morgan Johnson in Raleigh; and Caleb and Carlie Henderson in Casey.
“We celebrate the generosity of Clergy Development and the partnership with our church planting, church multiplication efforts,” says Bishop Garry Bryant, Executive Director of Evangelism USA. “The collaboration is providing fruitful and long-lasting collaboration.”
Bishop Bryant went on to give some encouraging stats with regard to IPHC church-planting efforts in the United States. “Momentum is growing in US church planting,” he says. “In 2024,18 new IPHC churches were launched, representing 1,118 new people and over 380 salvations. In 2025, the IPHC has launched 36 new church plants, representing hundreds of new people and salvations. EVUSA remains faithful to serving our denomination and pursuing Arise 2033.”
