Just got back from two days with my friend Tally Wilgis, who is launching Captivate Church in Baltimore. What's interesting is that he's planting two churches - one in the suburbs and one in the inner city.
Tally was raised by a single mother in one of Baltimore city's toughest neighborhoods. He went on to attend Liberty and help start several churches in Texas and Virginia... but now he's back to his native roots.
The old, inner city church he attended as a kid - recently GAVE HIM the million dollar facility and the bank account. But knowing that an urban church can quickly become a charity in and of itself... he's first starting a suburban church that will eventually provide people, resources, and a reconciling bridge between two cultures.
I was blown away by the team he's built and the money he's raised. Quite possibly the most successful preparation campaign I've ever seen in church planting. I'm going to be one of Tally's biggest cheerleaders.
Totally agree, Ben. Tally has a phenomenal vision and is a great leader.
I'm so ridiculously pumped about the impact God will have for his Kingdom working through Tally.
Posted by: Dawn Nicole Baldwin | July 02, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Wow. That is awesome. Very smart.
Posted by: Daniel Decker | July 02, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Such a good story. can't wait to see it in action.
Posted by: Stephen Bateman | July 02, 2009 at 04:20 PM