Why Another Church In The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex (DFW)
Saltmakers Church, formerly Kingdom Word International Church, is a new gathering of authentic Christ followers who are passionate to see everyone know, love, follow and share Jesus. This passion arises from the life changing experience Jesus caused in our lives and the joy and purpose He brought us. We have answered the call gladly, the
refore, to help others in DFW know, love, follow and share Jesus. This area hosts some of the largest mega-churches in America. DFW also has thousands of smaller churches seemingly on every corner. So, why has God called us to plant another church in DFW? There are three reasons.
25% OF DFW IS UNCHURCHED
The number of unchurched people living in DFW is the first and most important reason God called us to plant another church here. By definition, unchurched people do not follow Jesus or attend church consistently. And according to the Barna Group, 1.75 million (25%) of the approximate 8 million people living in DFW are unchurched. Other research groups believe the number of unchurched people in DFW is much higher. Whatever the correct number, God loves unchurched people. He wants them to become His disciples, and He has called us to accomplish this for Him. MANY TRADITIONAL CHURCHES
The number of traditional churches in DFW is the second reason God called us to plant another church here. A traditional church is one that’s more committed to worn out irrelevant customs than reaching the unchurched. We are not criticizing our fellow churches, but traditionalism will not reach the unchurched. God has given us some new and improved methods to reach this tech savvy, easily distracted generation without changing the core message of the Kingdom. COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
Lastly, we have a heart to transform the inner cities in DFW. Communities like South Dallas in Dallas and Stop Six in Fort Worth are infamous for poverty, crime and drugs largely because churches failed to infiltrate, occupy and transform them with the Kingdom of God. Consequently, satan took over these communities. We, on the other hand, embrace our mandate of infiltrating, occupying and transforming South Dallas, Stop Six and other inner-city communities in DFW. We welcome the challenge!
