The vision for Momentum Christian Church began over a year ago with the Bluegrass Christian Men’s Fellowship (BCMF). The BCMF studied demographic reports from 120 counties in the state of Kentucky and found the greatest need for a church based on population and church attendance figures on the southeast side of Lexington, particularly the Richmond Road corridor.
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The targeted area had seen a population increase from 39,794 to 62,066 in the past 20 years. That represents an increase of 55.9% compared to the national average of 23.3% and the Lexington average of 24.3%. In other words, this area is exploding and leading the way in the growth of Central Kentucky. The growth is not projected to slow over the decade to come. The area is projected to grow by 7.4% by 2015 compared to the US average of 5.1%.

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 To make things more interesting, we searched for churches in Fayette County by location and created a map displaying the church population (below):

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It was a “no-brainer” as to where we wanted to plant Momentum. The problem was that we could not find a location to do so. In the meantime, we began meeting in March at the Cinemark 16 Movie Theater at Fayette Mall. Over the past 17 Sundays at the theater we have celebrated as we have averaged 74 in attendance, had 112 individuals attend four times or more, and rejoiced in 5 baptisms, all while hoping to be able to someday make the move towards Richmond Road.

Two weeks ago, our original desired location became available and God moved in the details.

We were excited to announce yesterday that beginning Sunday, September 4, we will be meeting at EJ Hayes Middle School. The school will offer an amazing opportunity for Momentum to grow and swell. We will throw open the doors on Sunday, September 18, for a massive launch campaign.

The school will offer the opportunity for us to more than quadruple what we provide for our Momentum Kids area and provide for a more specially designed worship atmosphere.

We ask for your support in the followings ways over the weeks to come:

1. Pray for Momentum as we begin to introduce ourselves to the community in anticipation of our launch campaign in September.

2. Pray for Momentum as we prepare to throw open the doors for a massive launch on Sunday, September 18, that real lives will find real change for a real forever.

3. Give. If you feel so moved, we ask that you consider a special gift towards our relocation, equipment, marketing, etc. for the new location. Whether individually, as a Sunday School Class, or as a church, any donations can be sent to the following address:

Momentum Christian Church- PO BOX 13683 – Lexington, KY 40583 

We can’t wait to see what God has waiting for Momentum. Thanks for your support and prayers!

 Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.

 Tim Cooper//Lead Pastor//Momentum Christian Church 

(859) 396-2810