When the Body of Christ Works
Together, Cities Flourish
Chattanooga is blessed with an extraordinary concentration of churches, ministries, nonprofit organizations, and Christian business leaders. Yet too often, these faithful efforts operate in isolation from one another.
Imagine what could happen if Christian leaders across every sphere of influence worked together with greater trust, shared vision, and Kingdom purpose. ForCHATT exists to help make that possible.
As an initiative of Faith Co-Op, ForCHATT is cultivating relationships, trust, and collaboration among Christians throughout Chattanooga so that together we can more faithfully seek the flourishing of our city and demonstrate the unity Jesus prayed for in John 17.
THEOLOGICAL DISTINCTIVES
The Centrality of Christ
Jesus Christ is the center of all creation, the head of His people, and the source of all lasting fruit. At ForCHATT, we believe every partnership, initiative, and act of service must begin with abiding in Him and be directed toward His glory rather than our own success.
1 Cor. 1:15-20, John 15:1-11, Hebrews 1:1-4
The Unity of God’s People
Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God has made His people one, calling believers from every church, denomination, vocation, and generation into a shared identity and mission. ForCHATT exists to cultivate that visible unity, believing that as God’s people love and serve together, the gospel is displayed with greater clarity and credibility.
John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:11-16, Colossians 3:12-17
The Love of Neighbor
Having first been loved by God in Christ, we are called to love our neighbors with humility, compassion, justice, and sacrificial service. ForCHATT seeks to encourage and equip Christians to demonstrate the love of Christ throughout every neighborhood, workplace, school, and sphere of influence across our city.
John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37-40, Micah 6:8
The Flourishing of Our City
God calls His people to seek the peace, justice, and flourishing of the places where He has sent them as a foretaste of His coming kingdom. ForCHATT exists to strengthen collaborative efforts that contribute to the spiritual, social, cultural, and economic flourishing of Chattanooga, trusting that the gospel does brings renewal to every part of life.
Jeremiah 29:4-7, Proverbs 11:10-11, Revelation 21
COMMUNITY VOICES
“When in Revelation 21:5 God proclaims that he’s making “all things new,” it’s worth reminding ourselves that all means all: souls, families, neighborhoods, institutions, cultures. Chattanooga has long been in need of an organization that will help non-profits, churches, and other institutions collaborate together to join the risen Christ in this work, and ForCHATT is poised to fill this void. As a pastor, I’m grateful for ForCHATT’s vision and its commitment to the patient and steady work of seeing all of Chattanooga flourish.”
Joey Sherrard
Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church
“As a network leader, I’m encouraged by the vision ForCHATT has for bringing greater unity and collaboration across our community. I firmly believe that greater collaboration leads to greater impact, and unity is what makes that collaboration possible. I have the utmost confidence in the entire Faith Co-Op team as they continue to lead this important work.”
Ashley Baldwin
Mission Increase
“ForCHATT invites us to examine the story we are living within and to imagine what could happen if Christians across Chattanooga pursued shared Gospel action rather than isolated efforts. I am encouraged by its commitment to build relationships, deepen trust, and unite churches, nonprofits, and business leaders around the work of Kingdom-building for the flourishing of our city.”
Ralph Romero
Southern Champion Tray
“With more than four decades of experience in this community, I have seen the extraordinary impact possible when leaders work together around a shared vision. ForChatt represents an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration among churches, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders throughout Chattanooga. By connecting people, aligning resources, and encouraging collective action, ForChatt can help organizations serve more effectively and address our community’s most pressing needs.”
Dave Worland
The Knoble
“As a network leader, I’m encouraged by the vision ForCHATT has for bringing greater unity and collaboration across our community. I firmly believe that greater collaboration leads to greater impact, and unity is what makes that collaboration possible. I have the utmost confidence in the entire Faith Co-Op team as they continue to lead this important work.”
“When in Revelation 21:5 God proclaims that he’s making “all things new,” it’s worth reminding ourselves that all means all: souls, families, neighborhoods, institutions, cultures. Chattanooga has long been in need of an organization that will help non-profits, churches, and other institutions collaborate together to join the risen Christ in this work, and ForCHATT is poised to fill this void. As a pastor, I’m grateful for ForCHATT’s vision and its commitment to the patient and steady work of seeing all of Chattanooga flourish.”
“ForCHATT invites us to examine the story we are living within and to imagine what could happen if Christians across Chattanooga pursued shared Gospel action rather than isolated efforts. I am encouraged by its commitment to build relationships, deepen trust, and unite churches, nonprofits, and business leaders around the work of Kingdom-building for the flourishing of our city.”
“With more than four decades of experience in this community, I have seen the extraordinary impact possible when leaders work together around a shared vision. ForChatt represents an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration among churches, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders throughout Chattanooga. By connecting people, aligning resources, and encouraging collective action, ForChatt can help organizations serve more effectively and address our community’s most pressing needs.”
YOUR VOCATIONAL WISDOM MATTERS
Christian business owners are uniquely positioned to shape the spiritual, social, and economic health of Chattanooga.
You steward relationships.
You create opportunity.
You influence culture.
You solve problems.
You invest in the future.
ForCHATT believes that business leaders are not simply supporters of Kingdom work but they are essential participants in it. The challenges facing our city are too complex for any one church, ministry, nonprofit, or business to address alone. But when Christian leaders work together, opportunities emerge that would never be possible individually. We would love to help you explore how God has uniquely positioned your business to serve the flourishing of our city.
“We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” — Ephesians 2:10
We recognize that trust cannot be manufactured.
It is built slowly through prayer, humility, and faithful presence.
ForCHATT is simply an invitation.
An invitation to know fellow shepherds.
An invitation to pray together.
An invitation to seek the good of Chattanooga together.
An invitation to bear witness to the unity Christ has already secured through His cross.
We would be honored to listen, learn, and pray with you as together we seek the flourishing of Christ’s Church throughout Chattanooga.
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:3
Public leadership can be isolating.
The decisions are complex. The challenges are significant. The pressures are real. ForCHATT desires to create space for you to connect with other believers who share a desire to serve Chattanooga faithfully.
A space to build relationships. A space to pray together. A space to remember that your work matters to God. A space to imagine what becomes possible when Christian leaders across every sector of city life seek the welfare of Chattanooga together. We would be honored to learn about your work, hear your story, and explore how we can encourage and support you in your calling.
“For in its welfare you will find your welfare.” — Jeremiah 29:7
We believe God has uniquely called and equipped your organization for a specific purpose.
ForCHATT is not seeking to change your mission. We are not creating another nonprofit competing for volunteers or visibility. Instead, we want to serve as a connector, convener, and catalyst that helps ministries flourish together. Our goal is simple: Help Christian organizations accomplish more together than they could accomplish alone while still preserving the unique calling of each ministry. We would love to hear about your work and learn from the wisdom you’ve gained as you’ve faithfully pursued the mission God has entrusted to your organization.
“If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body.” — 1 Cor. 12:19-20
COMMUNITY VOICES
“When in Revelation 21:5 God proclaims that he’s making “all things new,” it’s worth reminding ourselves that all means all: souls, families, neighborhoods, institutions, cultures. Chattanooga has long been in need of an organization that will help non-profits, churches, and other institutions collaborate together to join the risen Christ in this work, and ForCHATT is poised to fill this void. As a pastor, I’m grateful for ForCHATT’s vision and its commitment to the patient and steady work of seeing all of Chattanooga flourish.”
Joey Sherrard
Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church
“As a network leader, I’m encouraged by the vision ForCHATT has for bringing greater unity and collaboration across our community. I firmly believe that greater collaboration leads to greater impact, and unity is what makes that collaboration possible. I have the utmost confidence in the entire Faith Co-Op team as they continue to lead this important work.”
Ashley Baldwin
Mission Increase
“ForCHATT invites us to examine the story we are living within and to imagine what could happen if Christians across Chattanooga pursued shared Gospel action rather than isolated efforts. I am encouraged by its commitment to build relationships, deepen trust, and unite churches, nonprofits, and business leaders around the work of Kingdom-building for the flourishing of our city.”
Ralph Romero
Southern Champion Tray
“With more than four decades of experience in this community, I have seen the extraordinary impact possible when leaders work together around a shared vision. ForChatt represents an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration among churches, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders throughout Chattanooga. By connecting people, aligning resources, and encouraging collective action, ForChatt can help organizations serve more effectively and address our community’s most pressing needs.”
Dave Worland
The Knoble
OUR STRATEGY: SLOW, DEEP, LASTING
ForCHATT begins with people, not programs, because lasting city transformation requires a connected Body of Christ
moving together in humility and mission.
LISTEN
One-on-one interviews and facilitated discussions with diverse Christian leaders to build trust and illuminate shared burdens
CONVENE
Citywide gatherings focused on prayer, relationship-building, and renewed vision for the “Church of Chattanooga”
MAP
Compile a State of Our City Report — unifying Christian leaders around shared data on needs, assets, and opportunities
ACTIVATE
Launch “proof-of-concept” network of churches, nonprofits, & businesses to demonstrate what is possible when the Body of Christ unites
