Church Family,
One of the questions we've been asked over the past several months is, "What exactly is the Frederick Core Team?"
The simplest answer is this:
The Frederick Core Team is a group of people helping build the future of our Frederick campus.
As many of you know, GC3 is in the process of becoming one with Ringgold Church in Hagerstown, Maryland—a journey that has been immensely beautiful in ways I can't fully describe. If you have questions or concerns about the merger, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our desire is to be transparent and help everyone see, understand, and be part of what we believe God is ushering us into.
This is not a church takeover, and it isn't a church plant in the traditional sense. It's two church families becoming one around a shared mission: to connect people to Jesus and one another so that broken lives can be mended by Christ.
At the same time, Frederick is unique. The people, the opportunities, and the mission field in front of us require intentionality. The Frederick campus is being prayerfully reshaped and rebuilt to better reach Frederick for the glory of God.
Because of that, we're operating much like a new church plant launch team. While we're not starting from scratch, what God is doing in Frederick requires the same faith, sacrifice, flexibility, humility, and commitment that a church launch demands. Together, we have the privilege of honoring the legacy of those who came before us while helping build the future God has in store for Frederick.
It's also important to understand what the Frederick Core Team is not.
- It's not an elder board.
- It's not a leadership committee.
- It's not another monthly business meeting.
- It's not meant to become another obligation that drains you.
Instead, the Frederick Core Team is a community of people who are on fire for Jesus and passionate about His Church—people who want to step into what God is doing rather than simply watch from the sidelines.
Once a month, we'll gather together—not for business meetings, but for community. Think less "committee meeting" and more Snacks & Vibes. We'll share a meal, laugh together, celebrate what God is doing, hear stories of life change, pray together, and continue casting vision for how God is calling us to reach Frederick.
The Frederick Core Team isn't reserved for "super-Christians." It's made up of ordinary people who simply say:
- "I believe God isn't finished with Frederick."
- "I want to use my gifts to serve."
- "I want to help create a church where people encounter Jesus."
- "I'm willing to build."
And this invitation extends beyond Frederick.
If you call the Hagerstown campus home, would you prayerfully consider joining us in Frederick for a season? Some of the greatest moments in the history of the Church happened because people were willing to go—not across the world, but across town—for the sake of the Gospel.
Years from now, people will walk through the doors of our Frederick campus and meet Jesus, find hope, discover community, and experience life change. Many of them will never know the sacrifices that made those moments possible. But God will.
And those who choose to build in this season will be able to say, "I had the privilege of being part of what God did."
If you've been wondering whether God might be called you to something more than simply attending, maybe this is your invitation. Come build with us.
- If you want to be a part of the Frederick Core Team, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
- If you are currently on the Frederick Core Team or attend Gc3 regularly, would you be willing to fill out this form (CLICK HERE) to help us be more intentional on Sunday mornings.
Our next Core Team Meeting is tomorrow from 9:30am - 11:30am at our Gc3 Frederick Location. Breakfast is provided!
God Bless,
David Conley
Campus & Worship Pastor
Ringgold Church
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