Sojourn Church

We're thrilled about the prospect of joining you in early 2024! Our hearts resonate with the mission of "disciples making disciples for God's glory." Our commitment revolves around planting gospel-centered churches, multiplying His Kingdom, and sharing the life-transforming message of Christ.

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A bit about us: I come from Aurora, Illinois, and Dora hails from Nairobi, Kenya. Our paths crossed at Williams Baptist University, where our shared journey began. After graduating, I had the privilege of serving as a pastor at First Southern Baptist Church of Black Rock, Arkansas, for a couple of years. In 2019, we made the move to Kansas City, where I embarked on my studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and also took on the role of a Pastoral Intern at Mill Creek Community Church. It was during this time that we received the calling to plant a church in the KC Metro area!

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We firmly believe that God has appointed the precise time and place for us to live, work, and engage in His mission (Acts 17:26). By wisely stewarding our resources and nurturing healthy, gospel-centered churches, we can extend the reach of the gospel. Our goal is to multiply the Kingdom by planting these churches, empowering people to continue the important work of making God known and cherished in cities and communities far and wide.

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But how do we accomplish this mission? We do it by training and commissioning church planters, forging partnerships with existing churches, and generously contributing our best efforts for the sake of the Kingdom.

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We are genuinely excited about the journey ahead and the impact we can make together in Gardner. If you have any questions, want to get involved, or simply want to connect, please reach out. Let's work hand in hand to further God's Kingdom and make Him known in our community!

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Warm regards,

Jonathan and Dora Drendel