Reach the Nations (RTN) is a church of the Stone Mountain Baptist Association planted to reach the nations with the message of Jesus Christ as they come.  Working primarily in Stone Mountain and Clarkston, just a stone’s throw from downtown Atlanta, Reach the Nations is engaging people from all over the world.

RTN Team

Bill Johnson
Church Planter

 is the Missions Connnections Specialist for the Stone Mountain Baptist Association.  He is an appointed missionary by the North American Mission Board.  He has served in missions overseas and has been in his current position for five years as an International Church Planting Strategist and a Church and Community Missionary.missionsconnections@yahoo.com

 Anuj Kumar
Pastor to South Asian Peoples

 Pastor Kumar is from the Fiji Islands.  He is the pastor of First South Asian Church of Metro Atlanta.  He is working with RTN to serve the South Asian peoples; Indians, Nepalese, Burmese, Sri Lankans, Bengali’s etc.  He is the leader of our Hindi speaking Bible studies and worship services.

 

Dr. Tegga Lendado
Pastor to African Speaking Peoples

Dr. Lendado is from Ethiopia and currently is a professional linguist, educator, theologian, and is avidly involved in the community of Clarkston and Stone Mountain.  He has served as a pastor to multiple African congregations and multi-cultural congregations in the area.

 

Ministry Area

The ministry area of RTN is primarily located , but not limited, in Stone Mountain and Clarkston, GA.  These two cities connect via North Indian Creek Dr., and make up the most ethnically diverse square mile in the United States.  Clarkston is home to more than 7,000 (some estimates say 15,000) refugees from all over the world. You will meet Liberians, French Africans, Eritreans, Sudanese, Ethiopians, Burmese, Bhutanese, Burundians, Iraqis, Somalis, Turks, Afganis, etc.. Many adhere to Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Most have never heard a clear presentation of the Gospel. In addition to their greatest need–salvation–they have many material needs.

Core Values

Doctrinal Integrity:  The Holy Bible is the inerrant word of God.  God’s word is to be carefully examined and presented in truth.

Kingdom Inclusive Worship:  We believe in the worshiping together of all nations.  Worship is a life-changing encounter with God.  It is expressed through lifestyle and therefore everything should be an act of worship.  God deserves our worship as living sacrifices.

Missional Discipleship:  RTN believes in fulfilling the great commission and making disciples of all nations.  RTN believes in Biblical discipleship where disciples make disciples.  Every born again believer has been gifted for the purposes of edifying the body of Christ and serving.  We believe God is seeking worshipers among all peoples and we desire to go where they are being sought.

Indigenous Church Planting:  RTN believes that church planting is the best means of discipleship and missions.  Because RTN believes in taking the Gospel where it is not, our church plants should be led by indigenous believers who know the culture and language of the local people.  RTN will labor to evangelize, train, and create ownership of indigenous church planters.

Pursuing Justice:  RTN believes that God has called His church to pursue justice among all peoples in the world, for the unborn, and for those who cannot stand for themselves.

Cultural Sensitivity - Because of the vast number of internationals among our ministry, we believe in showing a respect for all cultures via attitude, hospitality, dress, and acceptance.  No matter if one is Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, or Muslim we show the same love to all as Christ does.

Flexibilty – Working with other cultures often presents challenges from one to another.  We believe that being flexible culturally can aid in our efforts to show the love of Christ.  We desire to distinguish what is Biblical vs. what is cultural so that we may be careful to present the love and message of Christ for what it really is.

Excellence – Though we must remain flexible, we do all things for the glory of God.  We believe in giving our best effort to ministry, people, and worship.