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Anna, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! As Life Fellowship Church plants its roots in your vibrant community, we’re thrilled to invite you on a transformative journey of faith, love, and unity. Dive into engaging sermons, experience the warmth of our community, and witness firsthand the power of worship. Be part of this exciting new chapter, because in Anna, we’re not just a church — we’re home.
There will be interest meetings held at the Life Fellowship McKinney campus leading up to the launch services. These once-a-month interest meeting services will continue to happen until Launch Sunday on August 25, 2024 and their purpose is to identify those who would be interested in being a part of the launch team and provide them with information about the new campus.
Embark with us in this journey! Click the button below to join our Launch Gathering:
july 28
Anna Launch Gathering at the McKinney Campus
August 25
Grand Opening
The Anna Campus will be located at Anna Highschool, 1107 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409
Yes! Interest meetings will take place every month at 6:00 PM at Life Fellowship Church. LF Kids Program is provided.
The launch date is August 25th, 2024.
This campus will begin with 9:00 am and 10:30 am services.
Life Fellowship is becoming one church in multiple locations. Every location will offer the same weekend service experience. You can view our services every Sunday online at www.lifefellowship.tv and find out more about Life Fellowship Church by visiting our about page.
You can text “Anna” to 51010 for more information.
We have begun building a Launch Team. The Launch Team will be the Dream Team of volunteers who will handle all volunteer aspects of the church, from greeters and nursery team members to leading worship and small group leadership. There will be more than 20 different areas for you to get involved. There will be a few general information meetings in Anna and then consistent Growth Track opportunities to join the team leading up to the launch.
You will not need to go through the Growth Track again, but you will need to participate in general Launch Team meetings and specific Dream Team trainings for the new campus.
Yes. Anyone is welcome to join the Launch Team! They will need to go through our two-step Growth Track to join the team. The location and times for those events are still to be determined. The same Growth Track will be offered at both campuses every week if someone would like to start the process now.
Yes. LifeGroups will begin in September 2024. Small Group training will take place along with the other Dream Team trainings prior to launch. Small Groups will be listed in our online LifeGroup directory.
Praying and spreading the word are the most important things you can do! If you also want to support the new campus financially, text ‘GIVE’ to 51010.
Our Kids Ministry is designed for children from birth to 5th grade. We have specific programs and activities tailored to each age group, to ensure that every child receives age-appropriate teaching and care.
The safety of your children is our highest priority. We have a secure check-in and check-out process, all our volunteers are background-checked, and we maintain a strict child-to-leader ratio. Additionally, our facilities are regularly inspected for safety, and we have trained first-aid personnel on-site.
Absolutely! We welcome parents and members of our congregation to volunteer. Please contact our Kids Ministry director to learn about the application and training process.
Our curriculum is focused on teaching biblical truths through stories, crafts, games, and age-appropriate discussions. We aim to instill a love for God, an understanding of the Bible, and a foundation for Christian living.
We send out regular newsletters and updates via email. Additionally, we encourage parents to engage with our Kids Ministry app where you can find information about the curriculum, upcoming events, and personalized updates about your child’s activities.
Yes, we have a variety of special events, including Vacation Bible School, Christmas and Easter programs, summer camps, and family outings. Keep an eye on our church calendar and newsletters for updates and registration information.
Please inform us of any allergies, medical conditions, or special needs your child may have during the registration process. We will work with you to accommodate your child’s needs and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience in our ministry.
In addition to volunteering, you can support our ministry through prayer, donations of supplies, and participating in fundraisers. Your support helps us continue to provide a quality ministry for our children.
Upon arrival, you’ll be directed to our check-in station where you’ll sign in your child and receive a security tag. This tag must be presented when picking up your child. For first-time visitors, we will assist you with the registration process.
You can contact our Kids Ministry at kids@lifefellowship.tv. We’re happy to answer any further questions you may have!
Every great journey begins with a single step. As we plant our roots in Anna, we invite you to step forward with us. Join our interest meetings to catch the vision, envelop us with your prayers, and think about contributing to our growth. Together, we’ll weave a beautiful tale of faith in Anna.
Jon and Jennifer, married for six years, have four children: Gabbie, Gracyn, Hunter, and Hannah. Jon has served as the Correctional Facilities Pastor at Life Fellowship for three years, with his academic accolades including a Master’s in Business and Theology, and he is currently pursuing a Doctorate at Liberty University. Under his leadership, the correctional ministry grew from 9 locations to over 6,200 facilities and is considering global expansion. Jon began his career in the Ranger Battalion, gaining combat experience before transitioning to an executive role at CSX Railroad, offering him diverse leadership insights.
Jennifer has been with Life Fellowship for three years, working as an administrative assistant and actively participating in women’s community groups. In 2023, Pastor Chris and the Life Fellowship Elder board recognized Jon’s potential to lead the launch of the second Life Fellowship campus in Anna. Both Jon and Jennifer bring their combined military, corporate, and ministry experiences to this new venture, aiming to impact Anna, Van Alstyne, Melissa, Prosper, Celina, Sherman, and McKinney.
Pastor Chris remarks, “Jon is the perfect leader for our second campus in Anna, with a genuine passion for ministry. I am eager to see the impact Jon and Jennifer will make.” The couple remains devoted to the vision of Life Fellowship and building a community where many will experience the grace of Jesus Christ.
Anna is slated to mushroom in size in the next 15 years from 24,000 people to over 100,000.
This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including the expansion of Texas Instruments’ $30 billion campus in Sherman, which is bringing 6,000 new high-paying jobs to the area, plus Collin County has been named one of the fastest growing counties in the US.
Anna, named one of the top 4 fastest-growing U.S. cities with a population over 20,000, has seen a 17% population increase in the past year.
This growth mirrors the boom in the greater DFW area, which is home to over 7 million people and projected to grow by another 3.9 million by 2040. The Dallas Regional Chamber predicts the DFW area could potentially double to 14 million residents.
Here is an interesting stat: Currently, if everyone in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex miraculously joined a church, the average attendance per church would be roughly 3,000 people. That’s sobering because 85% of churches in DFW have fewer than 100 people in attendance, and 92% have fewer than 250 people in attendance.
In other words, even if all the churches in DFW had 1,000 members, there would still be a staggering 3 million unchurched people.
In fact, recent research suggests that by 2040, we’d need to plant between 2,500 and 9,610 new churches in DFW just to maintain the current reach of Christians. North Dallas is expanding rapidly, and the need for new healthy churches is great.
Right now, we have an incredible opportunity to establish a vibrant and life-giving church in Anna! There are 225,000 people within a 10-mile radius of Anna, and yet only about 31,000 of them were in church last week. That means there’s more than 194,000 people who are away from church and likely away from God.
The need is great and with over 225+ people from Life Fellowship who already live in the area, we are well-positioned to plant a thriving and growing church and reach them with the gospel and show them the love of Christ.
We are strategically planting our second campus in the heart of Anna, and we have already secured a lease agreement to use the High School for our Sunday services. We will be launching in August of 2024 with two services at 9:00am and 10:30am.
