Operation Antioch is a partnership initiative between NEWChurch, local churches, and their leaders, equipping and resourcing believers with the tools they need to launch them into a world of missional impact.
Peter told us to “be prepared to give an answer….”
It is our heart to walk with our pastors and churches by providing a pathway toward effectively equipping church members to bring about gospel impact within the context that God has placed them.
This missionary, disciple-making pathway is conducted within their local church and led by local church leaders. The NEWChurch team is available for coaching and support to make these cohorts the most powerful life-transforming experience they can be.
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1 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.
2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.Acts 13:1-3 NIV
In May 1940, Nazi Germany launched a blitzkrieg through Belgium and the Netherlands. German forces bypassed the Maginot Line and surrounded Allied forces.
Nearly 400,000 British and French troops were trapped near Dunkirk, France, with their backs to the sea.
With German Panzers advancing, the Allies faced annihilation. The port was bombed, and large ships couldn’t dock. Communications were down. Hope was fading fast.
Vice Admiral Bertram Ramsay created Operation Dynamo from Dover Castle. The goal was to evacuate troops across the English Channel. Initial hopes were to rescue 30,000-45,000 men.
Over 800 civilian boats—ferries, fishing boats, yachts—joined the mission. Ordinary citizens risked their lives, ferrying soldiers from shore to larger ships offshore.
Several events turned the tide:
In nine days, 338,226 soldiers were rescued. Over 200 ships were sunk. Many called it a miracle of deliverance.
Churchill said, “Wars are not won by evacuations.” Yet, the rescue became a rallying cry. It symbolized unity, courage, and the power of ordinary people rising up.
Operation Dynamo is a metaphor for the mission of the Church:
Operation Antioch isn’t just a course—it’s a movement. Designed to help churches cultivate a culture of disciple-making, this 7-week experience equips ordinary believers to live on mission in the daily rhythms of life. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or small group facilitator, you’ll find that the journey is simple, reproducible, and transformative.
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