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With its roots in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Sovereign Grace Church was initially called People of Destiny International. Since that time in 1982, the ministry boasts more than 70 Sovereign Grace churches with partnerships in 21 countries. Sovereign Grace Ministries promotes development for all communities by offering neighborhoods with a safe places to preach and to worship. Sovereign Grace Ministries promotes partnerships amongst pastors worldwide with an focus on church planting, and offers music, books, and other products to the public with their online shop. The ministry's objective mentions a goal of spreading the word of Jesus Christ properly, which to them starts with an focus on church planting. Church growing happens when a pastor develops a Sovereign Grace Church in a new location. In order to develop and foster a effective church, every pastor has to take part in a training program to make sure that the church will thrive for many years to come. Pastors that are interested in planting a church are able to fill out a profile with the ministry, which will be examined by the elders within the church. Once the application passes the initial acceptance phase, the pastor is placed in a training program. This 10-month Pastors' College helps prepare the pastor for the launch of his planted church. Sovereign Grace plants churches in various areas throughout the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Every year, the ministry hosts many special events geared at Christian worshipers. One of the most important is the WorshipGod conference that is held biannually. Individuals talk about the theology, practice, and joy of God-honoring praise while spreading the word of Jesus Christ. In 2013, for the first time ever Sovereign Grace Ministries is hosting its WorshipGod conference on both the East and West coasts. The conference will focus on the idea of loyalty, with a particular message for the praise team of a church. Because a praise team works week in and week out, frequently without the thanks of a congregation, the conference is made to motivate and inspire them. Newer Sovereign Grace Ministries pastors are invited to the annual Pastors' Conference where they can much better understand the ministry's mission and values. These occasions are tailored toward getting the word out about church planting. By holding these festivals and conferences in various cities each year, new pastors in the location might become interested in applying for the program to develop and plant a church in an area that needs one. The ministry does not stop there. They additionally have a store that individuals can purchase anything from songs to reading products and various other church resources. The Sovereign Grace music section provides users with a large choice of spiritual music from various artists, and is even readily available in various other languages. Reading materials available from the store cover a broad range of subjects like marital relationship and self-improvement. The reading product is ideal for individual reading, or can be talked about with youth and adult church groups. So whether you're looking for something to better understand your marital relationship or if you're leading a bible study hall, numerous of the books in the Sovereign Grace Ministries' store are a ideal fit. sovereign grace