The Connecticut District North American Missions Department exists to help plant new churches and launch new ministries. We believe that every work of God begins with intentional obedience—someone responding to a call, stepping out in faith, and putting seed in the ground. Church planting, ministry startups, outreach efforts, and pioneering works all fall under this category. These are the moments when vision is born and the Gospel is first introduced into a community, often requiring sacrifice, courage, and trust in God’s direction.

Planting alone is not enough. New churches and ministries need consistent prayer, encouragement, resources, and relational support to grow. To water is to come alongside what God has already started—strengthening leaders, supporting families, providing training, and fostering connection within the district. Through prayer initiatives, mentoring, financial assistance, and district involvement, we seek to nurture each work so it can take root, grow strong, and remain healthy.

While we labor faithfully, we recognize that true growth comes from God alone. Increase is not something we manufacture; it is something God provides. As churches mature and ministries flourish, we rejoice in lives changed, leaders developed, and communities impacted by the Gospel. Our role is to work diligently and responsibly, trusting God to bring spiritual fruit, numerical growth, and lasting impact according to His will.

This is not a one-time effort but a continual cycle. As God brings increase, new opportunities emerge to plant again, water again, and labor again. Every department, event, and offering within the Connecticut District NAM exists somewhere within this process. Inspired by Paul’s words—“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase”—we gladly embrace this mission and allow it to shape everything we do. You will see this theme woven throughout our work and reflected across this site.