A home for the
unchurched,
de-churched,
and the churched
Thank you for visiting our site. If you've never been to a church service, or you've walked away from the church, you'll find a fresh start here. Our desire is to cultivate a diverse community of authentic people who are seeking to explore and believe the gospel of Jesus more everyday. We gather every Sunday to rediscover the Christian faith, ask honest questions, and to care for one another well. For details, please contact us using the info at the bottom of this page.
The Real "Progressives"
"If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this. We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive."
- C.S. Lewis
What's with the name?
In short, we're a FELLOWSHIP of very imperfect people, built around the beauty of the GOSPEL, for the sake of our CITY. But there's a little bit more to it than that...
Gospel-centered
What if the church saw the gospel of Jesus as the most important need for the believer, not just the unbeliever? We believe that the gospel is the power for lasting change for the non-Christian and seasoned-Christian alike. In other words, we never graduate from the gospel. We want the good news of God's remarkable grace for us in Jesus to be at the very center of all that we think, say, and do. There is good news that all of us need to hear, every day.
City-positive
What if the church saw itself as the mediatorial presence of Christ in their city? As the temple of God that is precisely what the church is. We want to live out our identity by making a positive difference in the city of Portsmouth. Our desire is to be a faithful witness to the gospel of Jesus in the way that we pray for the city, serve the city, and bless the city. We desire to be a channel of God's life-giving presence in the city of Portsmouth and beyond.
Fellowship-focused
What if the church was focused on cultivating fellowship rather than boosting their attendance? Getting people in the seats is not our goal; growing our fellowship with God and one another is. Do we want to grow in numbers? Of course. But our primary focus is on helping people to experience the joy of communion with the Triune God of love and a strong sense of fellowship with one another. We want to know God and know each other well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Why start a new church in Portsmouth?
According to the latest research, the suicide rates in New Hampshire are currently 35% higher than the national average. People need hope, and we believe that the hope we're all looking for is found in the gospel of Jesus. Yet, right now, only 2.5% of the Portsmouth population acknowledge an understanding and commitment to the gospel. We believe a new gospel-centered and reformed church can collaborate with existing churches and ministries to bring more hope to this area.
Q:
Who is overseeing this new church plant?
As a mission church of the PCA, a temporary oversight session has been established to work alongside Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen. This temporary governing body consists of the teaching elder and one ruling elder from Exeter Presbyterian Church in Exeter, NH, Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Portland, ME, and Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashua, NH.
Q:
When do you plan to start services?
We currently meet for services on Sunday evenings at the McKeen's home in Dover, NH. Contact us below for more details. We're completing the final stage in our year-long development, which has included 1) a series of interest meetings, 2) weekly discipleship trainings, and 3) planning meetings. Come join us as we seek to be an effective, outward-facing church in our Post-Christendom culture. We plan to start Sunday morning services on March 23 at 10:30am at the Holiday Inn at the Portsmouth traffic circle.
Q:
How can I financially support this work?
All tax-deductible gifts can be given electronically or by mail through following the steps on our official support page here. You can also text to give. Just text "MNA 1972" to 76959 and follow the prompts. Thank you for considering to partner with us in this way! 100% of all gifts go to support this new work with no admin fees taken out.
Follow Us
Gospel City Fellowship is a developing mission church of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We're in the beginning stages of cultivating a reformed community in the city of Portsmouth, NH that is Gospel-centered, City-positive, and Fellowship-focused.
Mission
We exist to be a faithful witness to the gospel of Jesus by joyfully serving the Lord, each other, our community, and the world.
Contact Us
561-762-7715
75 Congress St, Suite 214, Portsmouth, NH
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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