What is CharlotteONE?
CharlotteONE 501c3 non-profit that empowers local churches in Charlotte to reach 20-30somethings together for Christ and connect them to a local faith community.
What does CharlotteONE Do?
CharlotteONE empowers and equips local churches by facilitating a collaborative, multi-church outreach service in order to reach 20-30somethings for Christ and the local church. CharlotteONE also provides education, resources and best practices in regards to ministry to this demographic.
Is CharlotteONE a Church Plant?
No. CharlotteONE is not a church plant or seeks to duplicate the various aspects of a local church. CharlotteONE seeks to work in concert with existing local churches in Charlotte to more effectively reach 20-30somethings for Christ and the local church through a collaborative outreach service.
What makes CharlotteONE NOT a Church?
CharlotteONE is established as a 501c3 non-profit organization and is not governed or structured like a New Testament church in that they do not have pastors, elders, overseers or deacons. Secondly, CharlotteONE does not administer the sacraments/ ordinances of the church neither do they baptize individuals into the "Church" nor into a particular faith community. Further, CharlotteONE is strategically limited in that they do not offer small groups, discipleship opportunities, or ongoing mission opportunities. CharlotteONE serves as a specific outreach arm of many local churches in Charlotte to reach 20-30somethings.
How does CharlotteONE connect 20-30somethings to local churches?
CharlotteONE connect 20-30somethings to local churches by providing the following informational and relational engagement opportunities:
- Highlight all partner churches on each Affiliate's website.
- Display partner churches' promotional materials at a designated place at each outreach gathering.
- Offer a bi-annual partner church fair to expose 20-30somethings to each local church.
- Encourage partner churches to build personal relationships with unchurched and dechurched 20-30somethings at each outreach gathering.
- Develop a volunteer connecting team that facilitates connections between 20-30somethings and local churches.
Is CharlotteONE associated with one particular church or denomination?
No. CharlotteONE is not associated or funded by one particular church, group of churches, ministry group or denomination.
How does CharlotteONE address the theological differences among local churches?
While CharlotteONE deeply values the rich traditions and denominational distinctions among the Body of Christ, we seek to facilitate collaboration among local churches around the historically accepted doctorial realities found within the ancient creeds (Apostles and Nicene) as well was a common faith in some doctrinal realities listed in our Statement of Beliefs.
How does CharlotteONE address the programmatic differences among local churches?
CharlotteONE is cognizant of the different expressions of Christian worship and preaching found within the body of Christ. Therefore, CharlotteONE seeks to facilitate and provide both in a manner that does not alienate or create confusion among the wider Christian community or those outside the Christian faith as set forth in 1 Corinthians 14.
Why do the local churches need a collaborative outreach to 20- 30somethings? Why not just let one particular church lead the way?
Given the fact that 20-30somethings represent the most unreached demographic in Charlotte, it became evident to local church leaders that the current state of ministry to 20-30somethings was inadequate to address the growing spiritual needs of this demographic. Therefore, this need is too great for one particular church to solve. By collaborating, local churches can provide a more effective outreach tool to reach 20's and 30's for Christ and the local church.
Who is leading/endorsing CityONE Network?
CharlotteONE is led by an Executive Director and governed by a Board of Directors consisting of marketplace leaders and local pastors. CharlotteONE has been endorsed by national leaders such as: Louie Giglio, Leighton Ford, Kevin Palau and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
What does a typical outreach service look like?
CharlotteONE, alongside of partnering churches, tailor the outreach service to reflect the culture and needs that are represented in our city. However, common themes include: God honoring worship through music/song, Biblical teaching/ preaching, and a time of connecting with one another and local churches.
How can I, or my church, become a part of CharlotteONE?
If you want more information about how you or your local church can be a part of CharlotteONE, please click on "Contact Us" at the bottom of the page or email us at info@CharlotteONE.org
What if I have further questions about CharlotteONE?
If you would like to know more about CharlotteONE, the process of partnership, or have a general question, feel free to contact us at info@CharlotteONE.org.
