Our Story
Our history has been filled with moments where faith challenged us to move forward…
Our Story
A Journey of Faith, One Step at a Time
When Leigh Anne and I started the church in 1997 with our children – one, three and six years old, God graciously provided a handful of people to join us. We all shared a dream of seeing God plant a vibrant church in the South Hall/North Gwinnett area. We knew that the journey ahead would be challenging; there would always be decisions to make about moving forward.
We began by walking the streets of subdivisions and knocking on doors inviting people to join us at the Friendship Elementary School gym.
As we gave everyone a Celebration chip clip holding information about our worship services, we asked them to be a part of a new work – a church with no building, no programs, and no weekday ministries. Our goal then was to love God and to love each person He brought to us in that school gym. Though we were lacking in resources, we gave all we had by pouring our hearts into the people God sent us. More important than buildings and programs, we knew people needed to hear of their God-given worth and the Good News for their lives offered through Jesus Christ.
As people began joining us, we realized a decision had to be made to move us forward, to establish a home location for this growing Celebration family. In 2002, we moved from the gym at Friendship Elementary School to our current property on Thompson Mill Road. We began expanding our ministries but always with the core value to love people as God loves them and to help them understand their value to God.
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Our Team
Our team is made up of passionate and dedicated leaders—pastors, ministry helpers, and staff—who serve our church family with heart and purpose. Each person brings unique gifts, experiences, and a deep love for Christ, working together to guide our church in worship, discipleship, care, and outreach. From preaching and teaching to behind-the-scenes support, our team is united by one mission: to help people grow in faith and experience God’s love in meaningful ways.
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