The Story - How We Got Here
Church plants don't begin when the first Sunday service is held. Often, God begins the work years earlier.
The story of this church plant includes relationships, prayer, prophetic words, unexpected connections, and a growing sense that God is calling us to establish a church in Frederick.
Click on each heading below to read the story.
The story of this church plant includes relationships, prayer, prophetic words, unexpected connections, and a growing sense that God is calling us to establish a church in Frederick.
Click on each heading below to read the story.
A Calling That Did Not Begin With Frederick
Mizpah and I have always sensed a clear mandate from the Lord to invest our lives into the next generation and help families thrive.
Toward the end of college, we were trying to figure out where we should live. God spoke to us through a book called Commitment to Conquer: Redeeming Your City by Strategic Intercession by Bob Beckett.
The basic idea of the book was that you cannot change a city from the outside. You need to root yourself somewhere. You share life with the people there. You take some ownership for the spiritual health of the community God has placed you in.
That book really challenged the way we thought about where we should live.
Instead of asking, "Where can I get the best job?" we started asking, "Where has God called us to be? Who are we supposed to be connected to and be on mission with?"
Then we could figure out the job part.
After reading that book, we knew we were supposed to be connected to the Kilmartins.
We were married on April 30, 2005, and promptly moved to Tyrone, Pennsylvania, to serve with the Kilmartins at Joshua House. We lived there for 15 beautiful years working with the next generation. During that time, we also served at Keystone Church in State College.
And we had normal jobs.
Theron worked as a supervisor at a manufacturing company, an educational sales consultant, and then for a software sales startup. Mizpah worked part-time as a physician assistant so she could primarily raise our first two kids at home.
But there was something else that happened early in those years that we never forgot.
Early in our marriage, Pastor Jim Kilmartin prophesied that one day we would be sent out on a mission like Paul and Barnabas.
We kept that word in our hearts.
And we waited. Worked. Served. Raised kids. Lived life.
Over the years, there were other moments when God spoke through His Word and through trusted spiritual leaders about a future sending.
A few years ago (1/29/2023), Bishop Bart Pierce gave a prophetic word that we would one day be sent out. You can watch that word here.
Then, on January 17, 2026, Bishop Bart visited us again and told us it was time to "pack our bags." You can watch that here at 2:53:11
Acts 13 has become especially meaningful to us in this season. The Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
That's how we see this.
We aren't looking for something new to do.
We believe we are being sent.
At the same time, this calling has not come without some weight. The fall of 2025 included a lot of quiet wrestling, grieving, praying, and surrender as we sensed that a transition was coming but didn't know where or when.
Through all of it, the Lord has been faithful to lead us.
Toward the end of college, we were trying to figure out where we should live. God spoke to us through a book called Commitment to Conquer: Redeeming Your City by Strategic Intercession by Bob Beckett.
The basic idea of the book was that you cannot change a city from the outside. You need to root yourself somewhere. You share life with the people there. You take some ownership for the spiritual health of the community God has placed you in.
That book really challenged the way we thought about where we should live.
Instead of asking, "Where can I get the best job?" we started asking, "Where has God called us to be? Who are we supposed to be connected to and be on mission with?"
Then we could figure out the job part.
After reading that book, we knew we were supposed to be connected to the Kilmartins.
We were married on April 30, 2005, and promptly moved to Tyrone, Pennsylvania, to serve with the Kilmartins at Joshua House. We lived there for 15 beautiful years working with the next generation. During that time, we also served at Keystone Church in State College.
And we had normal jobs.
Theron worked as a supervisor at a manufacturing company, an educational sales consultant, and then for a software sales startup. Mizpah worked part-time as a physician assistant so she could primarily raise our first two kids at home.
But there was something else that happened early in those years that we never forgot.
Early in our marriage, Pastor Jim Kilmartin prophesied that one day we would be sent out on a mission like Paul and Barnabas.
We kept that word in our hearts.
And we waited. Worked. Served. Raised kids. Lived life.
Over the years, there were other moments when God spoke through His Word and through trusted spiritual leaders about a future sending.
A few years ago (1/29/2023), Bishop Bart Pierce gave a prophetic word that we would one day be sent out. You can watch that word here.
Then, on January 17, 2026, Bishop Bart visited us again and told us it was time to "pack our bags." You can watch that here at 2:53:11
Acts 13 has become especially meaningful to us in this season. The Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
That's how we see this.
We aren't looking for something new to do.
We believe we are being sent.
At the same time, this calling has not come without some weight. The fall of 2025 included a lot of quiet wrestling, grieving, praying, and surrender as we sensed that a transition was coming but didn't know where or when.
Through all of it, the Lord has been faithful to lead us.
Center City Church is a Sending Church
Throughout the history of the church, even dating back into the 1850s, the church that met at the same location we currently meet today was a church that raised up church planters and sent them out to plant new churches.
That is our DNA. We are a sending church.
Pastors Jim and Jess Kilmartin were sent out of Center City.
Now our family gets to experience that sending firsthand.
This won’t be the last time Center City sends out church planters.
Get used to this.
Sending out people to establish new churches will become part of the identity and culture of Center City Church. It’s one of the church’s callings.
It’s not about two people planting new churches. Yes, Mizpah and I are going there to plant a church, but this ‘sending’ and ‘new church’ is a corporate thing. This is something we are doing together.
That is our DNA. We are a sending church.
Pastors Jim and Jess Kilmartin were sent out of Center City.
Now our family gets to experience that sending firsthand.
This won’t be the last time Center City sends out church planters.
Get used to this.
Sending out people to establish new churches will become part of the identity and culture of Center City Church. It’s one of the church’s callings.
It’s not about two people planting new churches. Yes, Mizpah and I are going there to plant a church, but this ‘sending’ and ‘new church’ is a corporate thing. This is something we are doing together.
What God Has Built Here
We had the privilege of being part of the launch of Center City Church in 2017. We got to see firsthand what it looks like when God and His people build something from the ground up.
Not long after that, Arrows Christian Academy was born in 2020.
Interestingly enough, the Lord had started speaking to us about a school back in 2013. It was back then that the Lord gave us the "Path to Purpose" concept that we use at Arrows today.
Sometimes the Lord puts something inside of us that takes time to be birthed.
We didn't start Arrows in response to a pandemic.
We didn't start Arrows because we don't like public education.
We didn't start Arrows because we thought we had better ideas about how to educate kids.
We started Arrows because God gave us a vision and called us to do it.
God placed in our hearts, and in the hearts of Pastors Jim and Jessica Kilmartin, a vision for a different kind of school. An uncommon school.
We envisioned a place where academic excellence and a biblical worldview weren't separated, but fully integrated. A school where there was a pathway to finding purpose. A school where kids got off screens and into great books. Where students loved coming to school and loved learning.
Reading, writing, and speaking would matter. Outdoor adventure would matter. Entrepreneurial thinking would matter. Relationships would matter. Most importantly, deep spiritual formation would matter.
And what we've witnessed over these last several years has only been possible because of Him.
We've seen students encounter God in real and personal ways. We've watched them worship, pray boldly, grow in confidence, and begin to understand who they are in Christ.
We've also watched a community form that genuinely cares for one another. Students, parents, staff, families.
Only God could have orchestrated what we’ve experienced.
Not long after that, Arrows Christian Academy was born in 2020.
Interestingly enough, the Lord had started speaking to us about a school back in 2013. It was back then that the Lord gave us the "Path to Purpose" concept that we use at Arrows today.
Sometimes the Lord puts something inside of us that takes time to be birthed.
We didn't start Arrows in response to a pandemic.
We didn't start Arrows because we don't like public education.
We didn't start Arrows because we thought we had better ideas about how to educate kids.
We started Arrows because God gave us a vision and called us to do it.
God placed in our hearts, and in the hearts of Pastors Jim and Jessica Kilmartin, a vision for a different kind of school. An uncommon school.
We envisioned a place where academic excellence and a biblical worldview weren't separated, but fully integrated. A school where there was a pathway to finding purpose. A school where kids got off screens and into great books. Where students loved coming to school and loved learning.
Reading, writing, and speaking would matter. Outdoor adventure would matter. Entrepreneurial thinking would matter. Relationships would matter. Most importantly, deep spiritual formation would matter.
And what we've witnessed over these last several years has only been possible because of Him.
We've seen students encounter God in real and personal ways. We've watched them worship, pray boldly, grow in confidence, and begin to understand who they are in Christ.
We've also watched a community form that genuinely cares for one another. Students, parents, staff, families.
Only God could have orchestrated what we’ve experienced.
What This Means for Arrows Christian Academy
As we step into this next calling, we want to be really clear about something.
The mission of Arrows Christian Academy is not changing.
God entrusted us with the vision, but it was never ours to hold onto. This school was not built on one person or one family. It is a shared calling.
Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 3:6, "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth."
That's true of Arrows.
The same God who initiated this work will sustain it.
We still believe with all our hearts that the next generation has God-given purpose.
Children are ARROWS designed to be equipped, aimed, and released toward their God-given targets in life.
Arrows Christian Academy educates students through a biblical worldview, cultivating identity in Christ, love for learning, and creativity to change the world.
That isn't changing.
Pastor Mark Mielnik will continue to serve as president of the school board. Pastor Mark and his wife, Pastor Shannon, have a heart to raise up the next generation and see families thrive. They both have decades of experience in education, believe deeply in the vision and mission of Arrows, and are committed to helping lead Arrows into the future.
Mrs. Jennifer Cook is our new Head of School.
We have deep confidence in her leadership and her ability to steward the vision and mission of Arrows moving forward.
Jen has deep roots in the business community and brings experience in team building and major event planning. She also received a prophetic word almost two years ago about educational leadership. We believe God has confirmed this and we're excited about what Jen will bring to the Arrows community.
She brings gifts and strengths that are needed for this next season. We encourage you to support her, get to know her, and pray for her.
The mission of Arrows Christian Academy is not changing.
God entrusted us with the vision, but it was never ours to hold onto. This school was not built on one person or one family. It is a shared calling.
Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 3:6, "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth."
That's true of Arrows.
The same God who initiated this work will sustain it.
We still believe with all our hearts that the next generation has God-given purpose.
Children are ARROWS designed to be equipped, aimed, and released toward their God-given targets in life.
Arrows Christian Academy educates students through a biblical worldview, cultivating identity in Christ, love for learning, and creativity to change the world.
That isn't changing.
Pastor Mark Mielnik will continue to serve as president of the school board. Pastor Mark and his wife, Pastor Shannon, have a heart to raise up the next generation and see families thrive. They both have decades of experience in education, believe deeply in the vision and mission of Arrows, and are committed to helping lead Arrows into the future.
Mrs. Jennifer Cook is our new Head of School.
We have deep confidence in her leadership and her ability to steward the vision and mission of Arrows moving forward.
Jen has deep roots in the business community and brings experience in team building and major event planning. She also received a prophetic word almost two years ago about educational leadership. We believe God has confirmed this and we're excited about what Jen will bring to the Arrows community.
She brings gifts and strengths that are needed for this next season. We encourage you to support her, get to know her, and pray for her.
Why Frederick?
The truth is, we don't fully know why we're being sent to Frederick.
The reality is, we may not know until years from now.
In the fall of 2025, we could sense a shift and started thinking more seriously about church planting. Since our oldest son was attending school where Theron grew up, we started wondering if maybe we were supposed to plant a church somewhere down that way.
Then Pastors Jim and Jess Kilmartin told us they sensed Frederick, Maryland.
Mizpah was receptive to it.
Theron was not.
But we agreed to go check it out.
We spent a few days in Frederick praying and asking God to speak to us.
He did.
It wasn't long after we set foot in Frederick that we both felt God's peace and confirmation. Each time we've gone back since, we've felt more connected to the city. There have been several times when we simply didn't want to leave.
Do we completely understand why it’s Frederick?
No.
But we believe that's where God is sending us. That’s enough for us.
The reality is, we may not know until years from now.
In the fall of 2025, we could sense a shift and started thinking more seriously about church planting. Since our oldest son was attending school where Theron grew up, we started wondering if maybe we were supposed to plant a church somewhere down that way.
Then Pastors Jim and Jess Kilmartin told us they sensed Frederick, Maryland.
Mizpah was receptive to it.
Theron was not.
But we agreed to go check it out.
We spent a few days in Frederick praying and asking God to speak to us.
He did.
It wasn't long after we set foot in Frederick that we both felt God's peace and confirmation. Each time we've gone back since, we've felt more connected to the city. There have been several times when we simply didn't want to leave.
Do we completely understand why it’s Frederick?
No.
But we believe that's where God is sending us. That’s enough for us.
What Kind of Church Will This Be?
We don't have a church name yet. We don't have a building.
We don't have every ministry mapped out. We certainly don't have all the answers.
We don't want to get ahead of God either.
But there are some things stirring pretty deeply in our hearts.
We've been asking ourselves a lot lately:
What does God want to build in Frederick?
Not what can we build.
Not what kind of church can we copy.
What does God want to build?
In an age of the artificial, the church has to be authentic.
We've been reading and thinking a lot about the early church.
They had the power of God displayed among them. They shared life together. They were ‘on mission’ together. There was real brotherhood and sisterhood. They met in homes and other places. They prayed. They broke bread together. They preached the Gospel. They cared for each other.
We are not anti-technology. Technology can serve the church in profound ways, but there is something about the simplicity of the early church that we long for.
I've been using the word "acoustic" to describe it.
I don't just mean acoustic music.
I mean getting back to the roots of what the church is supposed to be.
The presence of God. The Word. Prayer. Worship. The Gospel. Discipleship. Hospitality. Real relationships. Spiritual family. Serving our neighbors.
A few things are for certain:
1. This will be a Spirit-filled church.
2. It will have every generation. We love the young and old and every age and stage in between!
3. It will be diverse. Frederick has amazing diversity and we are looking forward to learning more about the cultures that exist there.
4. This church is prophetically called and will be apostolically set.
In Ephesians 2, the Apostle Paul wrote:
19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
This Frederick church plant was not our plan.
God has revealed His intentions to have a church in Frederick.
It has been prophetically spoken multiple times.
This church will be built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the chief cornerstone.
We don't have every ministry mapped out. We certainly don't have all the answers.
We don't want to get ahead of God either.
But there are some things stirring pretty deeply in our hearts.
We've been asking ourselves a lot lately:
What does God want to build in Frederick?
Not what can we build.
Not what kind of church can we copy.
What does God want to build?
In an age of the artificial, the church has to be authentic.
We've been reading and thinking a lot about the early church.
They had the power of God displayed among them. They shared life together. They were ‘on mission’ together. There was real brotherhood and sisterhood. They met in homes and other places. They prayed. They broke bread together. They preached the Gospel. They cared for each other.
We are not anti-technology. Technology can serve the church in profound ways, but there is something about the simplicity of the early church that we long for.
I've been using the word "acoustic" to describe it.
I don't just mean acoustic music.
I mean getting back to the roots of what the church is supposed to be.
The presence of God. The Word. Prayer. Worship. The Gospel. Discipleship. Hospitality. Real relationships. Spiritual family. Serving our neighbors.
A few things are for certain:
1. This will be a Spirit-filled church.
2. It will have every generation. We love the young and old and every age and stage in between!
3. It will be diverse. Frederick has amazing diversity and we are looking forward to learning more about the cultures that exist there.
4. This church is prophetically called and will be apostolically set.
In Ephesians 2, the Apostle Paul wrote:
19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
This Frederick church plant was not our plan.
God has revealed His intentions to have a church in Frederick.
It has been prophetically spoken multiple times.
This church will be built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the chief cornerstone.
What Happens Next?
For now, we're preparing.
Throughout the fall of 2026, we'll travel regularly to Frederick to pray, walk neighborhoods, meet people, share the Gospel, learn the city, and look for where God is already at work.
Each month, Theron, and sometimes Mizpah, will spend a week in Baltimore attending pastoral training classes at Cromwell Christian College at Rock City Church.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Theron will be ordained during the Rock City Church Network's annual convention. There will also be prophetic presbytery during the convention.
In January of 2027, the Glenny's will move to Frederick MD with the goal of starting the church in the Spring of 2027.
Throughout the fall of 2026, we'll travel regularly to Frederick to pray, walk neighborhoods, meet people, share the Gospel, learn the city, and look for where God is already at work.
Each month, Theron, and sometimes Mizpah, will spend a week in Baltimore attending pastoral training classes at Cromwell Christian College at Rock City Church.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Theron will be ordained during the Rock City Church Network's annual convention. There will also be prophetic presbytery during the convention.
In January of 2027, the Glenny's will move to Frederick MD with the goal of starting the church in the Spring of 2027.
How Can You Be Part of This?
One of the things we've learned through Arrows and Center City is that God doesn't build things through one person.
He uses His people.
This church plant will be no different.
This is a church plant from Center City Church.
Some people will pray. Many will give. Some will make introductions. Some may come to Frederick with us to pray and share the Gospel. And there may be people God eventually called to go with us.
Maybe you don't know what your part is yet.
For now, we're asking you to pray.
Financial Partnership
There is also a very practical way you can help.
We're looking for 100 people who want to financially support the Frederick church plant by committing to give monthly for one year.
That support will help cover the expenses involved in getting the church started and beginning ministry in Frederick.
For some people, that might be $25 a month. For others, it might be $50, $75, $100, $250, or another amount.
If God puts it on your heart to financially support the Frederick church plant, you can go to the 'Give' button at the top right corner and help fund the church plant.
Any amount helps us take another step toward what we believe God is asking us to do.
He uses His people.
This church plant will be no different.
This is a church plant from Center City Church.
Some people will pray. Many will give. Some will make introductions. Some may come to Frederick with us to pray and share the Gospel. And there may be people God eventually called to go with us.
Maybe you don't know what your part is yet.
For now, we're asking you to pray.
- Pray for divine appointments and meaningful relationships in Frederick.
- Pray for continued unity within Center City Church throughout this transition.
- Pray for the Arrows team to thrive through this transition.
- Pray for our family as we continue preparing spiritually, emotionally, and practically for this assignment.
- Pray that people would come to know Jesus.
- And please pray that we don't build something simply because we know how to build it. We want to build what God asks us to build.
Financial Partnership
There is also a very practical way you can help.
We're looking for 100 people who want to financially support the Frederick church plant by committing to give monthly for one year.
That support will help cover the expenses involved in getting the church started and beginning ministry in Frederick.
For some people, that might be $25 a month. For others, it might be $50, $75, $100, $250, or another amount.
If God puts it on your heart to financially support the Frederick church plant, you can go to the 'Give' button at the top right corner and help fund the church plant.
Any amount helps us take another step toward what we believe God is asking us to do.
How to Stay Connected
We want Center City Church to be part of this journey with us.
There will be several ways to stay connected.
There will be several ways to stay connected.
- Follow Theron on Substack. We'll share stories, thoughts, prayer needs, and updates from our time in Frederick.
- Listen for our monthly updates at Center City Church. We'll share what we're learning, what God is doing, and ways you can pray.
- Join us at the Rock City Church Network Convention on November 1. We would love to have people from our church family there for Theron's ordination and this important moment in the sending process.
We Are Being Sent
More than 20 years ago, God changed the way we thought about where we should live.
Instead of asking where the best opportunity was, we started asking where God wanted us.
That question led us here.
We've raised our family here. We've built friendships here. We've served here. We've helped build a church here. We've helped build a school here.
These have been some of the most meaningful years of our lives.
Now we believe God is asking us to go somewhere new and asking you to be a part of it.
Frederick, Maryland.
We don't know everything that waits for us there.
But we believe God is sending us.
So we're going.
Instead of asking where the best opportunity was, we started asking where God wanted us.
That question led us here.
We've raised our family here. We've built friendships here. We've served here. We've helped build a church here. We've helped build a school here.
These have been some of the most meaningful years of our lives.
Now we believe God is asking us to go somewhere new and asking you to be a part of it.
Frederick, Maryland.
We don't know everything that waits for us there.
But we believe God is sending us.
So we're going.
Get to Know Frederick, MD
Frederick is a historic and rapidly growing community in western Maryland, located at the crossroads of the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas and within easy reach of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The City of Frederick
Frederick is a city where history and growth meet. Its historic downtown, established neighborhoods, local businesses, restaurants, arts, and community life give Frederick a strong sense of identity, while new neighborhoods continue to expand around the city.
And Frederick is growing quickly.
The City of Frederick had an estimated 92,059 residents in 2025, up from 78,171 at the 2020 Census. That represents nearly 18% growth in just five years.
Behind those numbers are thousands of people and families making Frederick home. New neighborhoods are being built. Schools and businesses are growing. People are arriving from throughout Maryland, the Washington region, and beyond.
Frederick County
The story extends well beyond the city.
Frederick County stretches from the Pennsylvania state line south toward Montgomery County and includes established towns, rural communities, farmland, mountains, and rapidly developing areas surrounding Frederick.
The county's population reached an estimated 302,883 residents in 2025, an increase of more than 31,000 people since 2020. Long-term projections anticipate continued substantial growth in the decades ahead.
Frederick is changing, growing, and welcoming new people every year.
For us, those numbers represent something much more personal. They represent people to know, families to serve, communities to become part of, and opportunities to share the Gospel and make disciples.
We look forward to calling Frederick home.
A Brief History of Frederick
Frederick has been a crossroads for generations.
Founded in 1745, Frederick grew at the intersection of important roads and transportation routes connecting Maryland with Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Baltimore, and communities farther west. Its location would eventually place Frederick at the center of some significant moments in American history.
Francis Scott Key, author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” called the Frederick area home and is buried in the city.
During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate armies repeatedly passed through Frederick County on their way to battles that would shape the nation, including Antietam and Gettysburg.
In 1864, the Battle of Monocacy was fought just south of the city. Although Union forces lost the battle, their stand delayed the Confederate advance toward Washington long enough for reinforcements to reach the capital, earning Monocacy the name “The Battle That Saved Washington.”
Today, much of that history is still visible. Downtown Frederick retains its historic street pattern and architecture, while battlefields, historic churches, farms, roads, and landmarks throughout the county tell the story of generations who have called this region home.
Frederick has long been a place where roads, people, and stories converge. Today, it remains a crossroads, even as a new chapter of Frederick's story is being written.
The City of Frederick
Frederick is a city where history and growth meet. Its historic downtown, established neighborhoods, local businesses, restaurants, arts, and community life give Frederick a strong sense of identity, while new neighborhoods continue to expand around the city.
And Frederick is growing quickly.
The City of Frederick had an estimated 92,059 residents in 2025, up from 78,171 at the 2020 Census. That represents nearly 18% growth in just five years.
Behind those numbers are thousands of people and families making Frederick home. New neighborhoods are being built. Schools and businesses are growing. People are arriving from throughout Maryland, the Washington region, and beyond.
Frederick County
The story extends well beyond the city.
Frederick County stretches from the Pennsylvania state line south toward Montgomery County and includes established towns, rural communities, farmland, mountains, and rapidly developing areas surrounding Frederick.
The county's population reached an estimated 302,883 residents in 2025, an increase of more than 31,000 people since 2020. Long-term projections anticipate continued substantial growth in the decades ahead.
Frederick is changing, growing, and welcoming new people every year.
For us, those numbers represent something much more personal. They represent people to know, families to serve, communities to become part of, and opportunities to share the Gospel and make disciples.
We look forward to calling Frederick home.
A Brief History of Frederick
Frederick has been a crossroads for generations.
Founded in 1745, Frederick grew at the intersection of important roads and transportation routes connecting Maryland with Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Baltimore, and communities farther west. Its location would eventually place Frederick at the center of some significant moments in American history.
Francis Scott Key, author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” called the Frederick area home and is buried in the city.
During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate armies repeatedly passed through Frederick County on their way to battles that would shape the nation, including Antietam and Gettysburg.
In 1864, the Battle of Monocacy was fought just south of the city. Although Union forces lost the battle, their stand delayed the Confederate advance toward Washington long enough for reinforcements to reach the capital, earning Monocacy the name “The Battle That Saved Washington.”
Today, much of that history is still visible. Downtown Frederick retains its historic street pattern and architecture, while battlefields, historic churches, farms, roads, and landmarks throughout the county tell the story of generations who have called this region home.
Frederick has long been a place where roads, people, and stories converge. Today, it remains a crossroads, even as a new chapter of Frederick's story is being written.
Support the Church Plant
One-time gifts are always welcome and deeply appreciated.
We are also believing for 100 monthly partners who will commit to financially supporting the Frederick church plant for one year. Your monthly partnership will help provide a strong foundation for the ministry and operations of the church as we prepare, plant, and begin serving the Frederick community.
For some people, that might be $25 a month. For others, it might be $50, $75, $100, $250, or another amount.
If God puts it on your heart to financially support the Frederick church plant, you can click the button below and help fund the church plant.
Any amount helps us take another step toward what we believe God is asking us to do.
We are also believing for 100 monthly partners who will commit to financially supporting the Frederick church plant for one year. Your monthly partnership will help provide a strong foundation for the ministry and operations of the church as we prepare, plant, and begin serving the Frederick community.
For some people, that might be $25 a month. For others, it might be $50, $75, $100, $250, or another amount.
If God puts it on your heart to financially support the Frederick church plant, you can click the button below and help fund the church plant.
Any amount helps us take another step toward what we believe God is asking us to do.