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| 12Stone | |
|---|---|
| 12Stone Church | |
| 12Stone Church logo | |
| 33°59′59″N 83°59′24″W / 33.99967°N 83.9900°W / 33.99967; -83.9900 | |
| Location | Lawrenceville, GA based with various physical campuses and Internet campus |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Wesleyan |
| Website | 12stone |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Crossroads Community Church |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | November 1, 1987 (1987-11-01) |
| Founder(s) | Kevin Myers |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Kevin Myers |
| Pastor(s) | Dr. Dan Reiland Mark Eiken (Central) Kevin Queen (Hamilton Mill) Jason Berry (Flowery Branch) Matt Hayes (Online) |
12Stone Church (also known simply as "12Stone") is an American multi-site church with multiple locations in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Kevin Myers is the founder and senior pastor of 12Stone.
As of May 2011, there are three physical 12Stone "campuses" located in Gwinnett County, Georgia as well as an internet campus at live
History
1987 - On November 1, 12Stone Church was founded as Crossroads Community Church by Kevin Myers, his wife Marcia, and three other couples that relocated from Michigan to Greater Gwinnett County to plant a church that would be relevant, fun, challenging and impacting for generations.
1993 – After 5 years of worshiping in several temporary facilities, 12Stone relocated to 1625 Collins Hill Road, in Lawrenceville, GA. The Collins Hill worship center allowed 12Stone to put down roots and serve hundreds in the community.
1995 – Doug Edwards, who did not attend 12Stone Church, donated 13 acres on the corner of Calvin Davis Circle and Highway 20. 800 people relocated onto the new campus and attendance doubled in size within months of moving in.
1999 – 12Stone purchased 69 acres (280,000 m) adjacent to the donated property.
2001 – 12Stone built a new 1,000 seat worship center, renovated the original building into a Children’s Ministry Center, and paid off the $2.6M mortgage on the adjacent 69 acre property.
2003 - 12Stone opened the Edwards Center and renovated the Collins Hill building into a Student Center for the expanding High School, Middle School and College Ministries.
2007 – In March 12Stone opened their first satellite campus in the Hamilton Mill community. The 350 seat worship center, with video teaching and a live worship band combines a small church feel with big church benefits.
2007 – The church is officially renamed from Crossroads Community Church to 12Stone. Additionally, 12Stone took possession of their Highway 20 Campus and their expanding mission.
2008 – In January 12Stone opened their Central Campus at the Highway 20 location. The campus includes five worship environments: a 2,600 seat worship center for the adults, a 450 seat high school worship center, a 300 seat middle school worship center, and two additional worship centers for younger children.
2011 – Average weekly attendance surpassed 10,000, making 12Stone the first Wesleyan Church to surpass this milestone.
Worship Style
12Stone features a casual dress code and many attendees wear jeans and casual clothing, the worship service includes coffee before and after the services, music style is pop-rock and praise-worship, with the performances amplified concert style and lyrics shown on projector. The lobby of the Central Campus has its own Starbucks Café.
Locations
There are currently three physical 12Stone campuses in Gwinnett County, as well as an internet campus at live
- Lawrenceville (Central Campus) - 1322 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA -33°59′59″N 83°59′24″W / 33.99967°N 83.9900°W / 33.99967; -83.9900
- Hamilton Mill - 2109 Teron Trace, Dacula, GA -34°04′09″N 83°54′11″W / 34.06909°N 83.90305°W / 34.06909; -83.90305
- Flowery Branch - 4256 Martin Road, Flowery Branch, GA -34°11′36″N 83°53′05″W / 34.19343°N 83.8846°W / 34.19343; -83.8846
Affiliation
12Stone is a congregation of the Wesleyan Church and its pastors are licensed/ordained under their spiritual authority.
12Stone is aligned in ministry style and philosophy with the Willow Creek Association, which is an umbrella organization of churches who are dedicated to turning irreligious people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Articles
- "Lawrenceville church seeks families in need of presents". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 9 December 2007.
- "Lawrenceville church plans to feed 5,500 families". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- "Church gives away two cars". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
References
- "The Largest Churches in America -2010". Outreach Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ "12Stone Attendance Makes History". The Wesleyan Church. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- "12Stone History". Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- "A church with its own Starbucks". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- "12Stone Locations/Times". Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ "12Stone Beliefs - Our Accountability". Retrieved 9 May 2011.
External links
- 12stone.com 12Stone Official Website
- 12Stone FAQs 12Stone Frequently Asked Questions