The planting of Orchard Church in Madison is a culmination of God's leading, both for Pastor Nick and Leiah and North Ridge Church. 

Pastor Nick and Leiah were clearly called to come to North Ridge, and as they leaned into a new thing that God was calling them to over the past few years, God made it clear it was to plant a new church in Madison. 

Since the earliest days of North Ridge Church, we have desired to reach people who were far from God. One of the ways that we believe we are called to do that is through multiplication efforts, such as church planting. Since North Ridge was established, we have invested finances for future multiplication. Sending Pastor Nick and Leiah out to plant Orchard Church allows us to reach new people for Jesus. We're excited that God has aligned North Ridge's mission with Pastor Nick and Leiah's calling!

No. All of the funds that have been given or pledged for North Ridge's building will go directly for that. As we mentioned earlier, North Ridge Church has been investing for future multiplication and church planting for years. Any financial support for Orchard Church will come from these funds.

Yes. As Pastor Nick and Leiah share the plan and vision for Orchard Church, they will be seeking to fill leadership roles and build a launch team for the new church. People currently at North Ridge Church will fill some of these roles. This is a good thing! We always should seek to follow where God calls us to go.

There are many ways to get involved with Orchard Church, some of which are outlined below. Some people may feel called to go "all in" with Orchard Church, others may be led to help with the launch team or various Orchard Church events, and some may pray for and cheer Orchard Church along as Pastor Nick and Leiah plant the new church. You may seek out Pastor Nick and Leiah to get involved, or they make seek you out. We only ask that you prayerfully and intentionally seek what God is asking of you.

Most importantly, this is not a competition. North Ridge Church and Orchard Church hold this process with open hands and trust that God will lead and provide. We will continue to work together to reach new people with the powerful and life-changing message of Jesus.