About Us
Who We Are
1001 New Worshiping Communities is a movement of people committed to seeing the church come alive again, by the power of the Holy Spirit. We believe in creating new ways to worship and connect with God, while embracing the broad diversity and uniqueness within people.
National Staff
The 1001 team brings experience and creativity to the work of church planting. We are your resources for discernment, coaching, training events, site-based learning, and mid council relationships. Our goal is to help you thrive in your ministry as you navigate the roads of starting new worshiping communities in your local context. Reach out to us. We want to know your story and to connect you with our community.
Nikki Collins, National Coordinator
nikki.collins@pcusa.org
Sara Hayden, Leadership Cohorts
sara.hayden@pcusa.org
Jeya So, Training
jeya.so@pcusa.org
Jeff Eddings, Coaching/Spiritual Formation
jeff.eddings@pcusa.org
Michael Gehrling, Assessments/Recruitment
michael.gehrling@pcusa.org
Shawn Kang, West-Central Region/Pathways
shawn.kang@pcusa.org
Eva Slayton, Mission Specialist for 1001
eva.slayton@pcusa.org
Gad Mpoyo, NE/SE Region
gad.mpoyo@pcusa.org
Molly Atkinson, Mission Specialist for 1001
molly.atkinson@pcusa.org
Our Mission
Revitalizing Worship and Community
We are dedicated to creating new worshiping communities that meet the needs of today’s world. By redefining the way we worship and connect with God, we aim to bring people closer together and strengthen their faith. Our approach is based on inclusivity, diversity, and innovation.
We believe that everyone deserves a place to worship and be part of a community.