CMN Church Planting Podcast The Marketplace Church
Dec 2, 2024
Heather Zempel, the executive director of National Community Church's Dream Collective, shares her 23-year journey in D.C. church leadership. She discusses the unique challenges and benefits of establishing a marketplace church in a bustling environment. Highlighting the transformative role of the Capitol Turnaround as a community hub, she emphasizes honoring history while engaging locals. Zempel also explores innovative space utilization and the balance between personal dreams and ministry, encouraging community support through strategic initiatives.
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Heather's Unexpected Journey
- Heather Zempel came to D.C. to work on Capitol Hill but was drawn to National Community Church’s unique setting in a movie theater.
- Planned only a short stay but fell in love with the church and city, staying over 23 years.
From Childhood Play to Ministry
- Heather played church as a kid, and later juggled two jobs before committing to ministry full-time.
- She chose ministry because it was where she felt most fulfilled, fruitful, and had the most fun.
Dream Collective's Vision
- National Community Church aims to bless not just their city but the world through revival, reformation, and renaissance.
- Their Dream Collective focuses on church planting, business missions, and commissioning artists.