Who We Are

OUR MISSION

To glorify God by making disciples of Jesus through the power of the gospel.

OUR VISION

To Make the Glory of Jesus Impossible to Ignore Here, Near, and Far.

We Are a City <br><span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)"><span style="color:var(--primary-color-text)">Within a City</span></span>

We Are a City
Within a City

We live with gospel intentionality right where God has placed us.

We Are a City <br><span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)"><span style="color:var(--primary-color-text)">Sent to a City</span></span>

We Are a City
Sent to a City

We go with purpose to love, serve, and reach our local community.

We Are a City <br><span style="color: var(--primary-color-text);">Looking for a Better City</span>

We Are a City
Looking for a Better City

We long for the eternal city where Christ makes all things new.

Our Story

In 2024, Pastor Greg Peters of Parkview Church in Palm Coast cast the vision to plant a new church in St. Johns County in 2025. At the same time, God was stirring the hearts of Trent and Andrea Griffith about leading the effort to plant a new church.   At the beginning of 2025, God brought them together, and Pastor Trent and Andrea committed themselves to building the core group, with the hope of seeing New City Church emerge in the months to come.

Pastor Trent has extensive experience in church planting. In 2009, he led a group of 13 people to plant Gospel City Church in Granger, Indiana. Over the next 13 years, Gospel City Church grew into a congregation of over 2000 people while planting 8 other churches.  We don’t know exactly what God has planned for New City Church, but we know Jesus promised to build his church, so we continue to take steps of faith to join Jesus in the process of building his church.  

We didn’t know what to expect when we held our first public prayer and praise gathering on June 29, 2025, but were thrilled to see 72 new friends show up to seek God’s favor and hear more about our vision. We are grateful to Good News Church for allowing us to meet at their campus near the World Golf Village exit of I-95.  

We know it takes all kinds of churches to reach a diverse community. We are grateful to come alongside other gospel-preaching churches in making disciples of Jesus in our community. 

When will we officially launch New City Church? In the weeks to come, we hope to grow a committed core group ready to shoulder the weight of serving a growing congregation. That takes some time, but the sooner you connect with us, the sooner we will know the answer to that question.  

We get it. Church plants don’t have many amenities to offer. But if you are looking for a church that is driven by gospel culture, unapologetic preaching, vertical worship, unceasing prayer, deep discipleship, and missional living, we believe you will fit right in. 

We can’t wait for you to become part of our story. 

Our Distinctives

These are the convictions that shape our identity, guide our rhythms, and fuel our passion to live sent for the glory of Jesus.

Unapologetic Expository Preaching

Unashamed Vertical Worship

Unceasing Abiding Prayer

Uncommon Gospel Culture

Unwavering Deep Discipleship

Unafraid Missional Living

Meet Our Pastor

Meet Our Pastor

Trent Griffith

Trent and Andrea Griffith have spent their lives building healthy churches and families.​  After marrying in 1994, they spent the first 15 years of their married lives serving with Life Action Ministries. In that time, they served in over 400 churches while living full-time in an RV travel trailer, adding four children along the way.   

In 2009, they planted Gospel City Church in Granger, Indiana. Starting with 13 people, the church grew to over 2000 weekly worshippers and planted 8 other churches in 13 years.  

​In 2022, Trent became Vice President of Content for FamilyLife in Orlando, Florida while Andrea served as an ambassador for FamilyLife Today, the daily broadcast ministry of FamilyLife.  Trent and Andrea continue to speak nationally at FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember marriage conferences.

In 2025, Trent and Andrea sense a call to step into local church leadership by planting New City Church in St. Augustine, FL. They are passionate about making disciples of Jesus through the power of the gospel and are excited about watching Jesus build his church. 

<span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)">Our Leadership Culture</span>

Our Leadership Culture

We will authenticate the gospel we preach.
We will welcome as Christ has welcomed us.
We will communicate with clarity.
We will collaborate as a diverse team.
We will simplify for focused alignment.
We will replicate for broader influence.
We will enjoy having fun while we do it.