Greenville is a charming college town not too far from the beach. A vibrant city with a population of approximately 170,000 residents, Greenville is also home of East Carolina University. ECU boasts a student body of around 30,000 and plays a significant role in shaping the city’s culture and lifestyle.

Greenville is also a city characterized by pressing material and spiritual needs. Alarmingly, over 25% of residents live below the poverty line, with Greenville Heights, situated in the western part of town, being particularly affected. Despite the city’s remarkable ethnic diversity, many churches have faced challenges in reflecting this rich tapestry within their congregations. Divisions along ethnic, social, and economic lines persist within many churches.

Most importantly, Greenville is a place in desperate need of the gospel. Several pastors in the area have expressed the need for more healthy churches. Our primary objective is to establish a church in the Greenville Heights area that will bridge these gaps through the transformative power of the gospel. The combination of these factors presents us with significant opportunities as we strive to plant a thriving, gospel-centered church.