Freedom Center Announces Historic Merger

by Church on the Rock Sarasota on October 10, 2009

Pastors Jesse & Heather DiMartino and Pastors Tad & Ruth Mathews request the honor of your presence at the joining together of

Freedom Center Church
and

Church on the Rock, Sarasota

Sunday, November 1st, at 10:30am
at
The Church on the Rock Sarasota Campus
8200 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241

The Story

Dr. Michael Maiden

Dr. Michael Maiden

This union is the result of God’s plan involving mutual relationship Dr. Michael Maiden, Sr. Pastor, Church For The Nations in Phoenix, AZ.

Dr. Maiden’s relationship with Pastors Matthews & DiMartino became the bridge into courtship, leading to this celebrated union. The unique spiritual and relational qualities of both Freedom Center and Church On The Rock will blend into “one family” and we expect to be a powerful force for the Kingdom Of God, in the Manasota region.

Two Become One

Jesse & Heather DiMartino, Campus Pastors: Church on the Rock Sarasota

Jesse & Heather DiMartino, Campus Pastors: Church on the Rock Sarasota

Church On The Rock has a north campus located in Palmetto, FL and a south campus in Sarasota, FL.

Pastors Jesse & Heather DiMartino will be Campus Pastors, leading the Sarasota Church family and bringing with them the members of Freedom Center, the congregation they have led for the past 4 and a half years in Sarasota.

Pastors Tad & Ruth Mathews, Church on the Rock

Senior Pastors, Church on the Rock Palmetto & Sarasota

Pastors Tad Mathews and Ruth Mathews will serve as oversight and remain as Senior Pastors over both the Palmetto and Sarasota campuses.

We are experiencing a great change and believe many lives will impacted and restored through this “amalgamation!” God is leading us on a journey that shifts the Freedom Center and Pastors Jesse & Heather into a new location, pastoring a blended body, which we are excited about. The church name and identity will remain, Church On The Rock. We have an inclusive approach, everyone is welcome and has a place to love God together. This truly in a “new day” with a harvest opportunity in front of us! We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, November 1st.

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{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

Mark Brown October 10, 2009 at 10:22 pm

I wish that I could be there, but I will be praying for God’s abundant and extravagant blessing over this union. . .

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Bill and Judy Smith October 11, 2009 at 3:50 am

Dear Jesse and Heather,
So happy to hear of Freedom Center connecting with Church On The Rock. We are very familar with their ministry and know their heart for everyone to know Jesus and live for him.
We will continue to pray!
Blessings

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Lenworth & April Dacas November 21, 2009 at 1:12 pm

Len and I are happy for increase in the lives of both of you and all attached families. Keep your eyes on Jesus and continue to run this race with peace, grace, integrity, and his wisdom. We love and appreciate all that you do for the Kingdom. Friends always.

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