Southland Christian Church
Year in Review
2024
We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
GRATITUDE
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
Southland family, we’re so grateful for you!
This past year has been a clear reminder of what God can do when His people come together with a heart to love Him and serve others. Your faithfulness, generosity, and willingness to step up have made a difference in countless lives—right here in central Kentucky and beyond.
As a church, we’re committed to loving God with all we do and loving people right where they are, and you’ve embodied that mission in incredible ways. From serving our neighbors to showing up for each other, it’s been inspiring to see you answer God’s call to pray, give, serve, and grow in your faith.
Keep scrolling to see just a few ways you’ve made an impact this year
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Life change
This year, we’ve been inspired by countless stories of lives transformed as people discover and deepen their faith through bold steps taken towards baptism and in children and students learning about God’s love. Each service, lesson, and conversation guides us closer to Jesus, creating hope and purpose that will shape our state for generations to come.
842
Baptisms in 2024
We witnessed an extraordinary number of people choosing to be baptized in 2024, publicly declaring their dedication to Jesus—a life liberated from sin and stepping into the promise of everlasting life.
Children baptized
179
Students Baptized
258
2,522
First Time Guests
We love welcoming new people to Southland! Are you new yourself, or do you want to join in as we make Southland a welcoming place?
6,536
Southland Groups are a great way to make a big place like Southland feel smaller. Doing life together with a group of people helps us continually grow closer to Jesus while also growing in community.
In A Group
970
New Volunteers
Volunteering at Southland can look a lot of different ways. It could be greeting new people on a Sunday, leading a group, mentoring, serving coffee, or serving the next generation. Looking to get started? We’d love to help you find a great fit!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
We’re here to support you in raising kids who genuinely love Jesus, understand the Bible, and care about others. To do this we offer Children’s services every Sunday during our 9:30am and 11:15am gatherings—so your kids can learn and grow in a fun and welcoming environment all their own.
8% attendance growth
1,800 Weekly Attendance
179 Baptisms
SOUTHLAND STUDENTS
We aim to create a space where students can truly feel belonging. Every student is challenged to discover their genuine identity in Jesus, beyond the trends of culture and influence of social media. We aim for each student to deeply connect with Jesus, engage in small groups, and love God and people daily in their homes, schools, and wherever they go!
Southland Students exists to help students live With Jesus, In Community, and On Mission.
1,210 Weekly attendance
2,256 went on trips
258 Baptisms
2000
Over 2,000 Bibles provided
To children and students at Southland
GROWTH
In 2024, Southland has grown in nearly every way imaginable. Each week, we’re meeting new people, sharing more laughter, and gathering with friends old and new to discover more about Jesus. As we continue to expand, our impact touches our neighborhoods, cities, state, and beyond. We can’t wait to see what 2025 holds!
+ 8%
Sunday Services
Annual Growth
STUDENTS Services
(6th-12th Grades)
+ 3%
Annual Growth
CHILDREN’S Services
(Nursery-5th Grade)
+ 8%
Annual Growth
Southland Media
Every day, Southland creates new resources specifically to encourage, grow, and equip you to love God and love people. Jump in and subscribe or follow for all the latest devotions, podcasts, music releases, messages, and more!
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1,556,250+
Devotionals Read
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118,662+
Podcast Plays
Thanks to your generosity, we threw a huge party called Jesus Prom for individuals with special needs, provided meals through the Backpack Program, invested in local growth, and offered hope through the Dollar Club. Each of these efforts reflected God’s love in a tangible way and we couldn’t do it without you!
OUTREACH
BAckpack
Program
The purpose is simple: To Feed Kids and Support Families in our Community. Your generosity makes it possible for each backpack to be packed and delivered with the love of Jesus and has the potential to change a child’s life.
452,640
Items donated
37,720
Backpacks packed and delivered
JESUS PROM
This year, Southland Special Needs hosted a celebration shimmering with gold glitz. Record-setting attendance at Jesus Prom meant more than 800 volunteers had the chance to share the love of Jesus with over 1,100 individuals with special needs in our community!
1100+
prommers
800+
VOLUNTEERS
Southland Special Needs extends beyond just one night. We now offer services for adults at our Nicholasville, Lexington, and Danville campuses, and for children at Nicholasville, Lexington, Danville, and Georgetown. Interested in attending or volunteering for our special needs ministry? Click below for more information!
THE Dollar Club
$700,000+
AWARDED
Families Impacted
80+
WHAT’S NEW?
This year brought exciting developments, from making strides on Richmond’s permanent campus to launching our After School program, and even teaming up with local hunters through a deer initiative to help feed hungry kids. Each new opportunity represents fresh ways we’re investing in our communities, offering chances for children and families to grow, learn, and experience God’s love in tangible, life-changing ways. We can’t wait to see what comes next!
RICHMOND CAMPUS
Excitement is building as we move closer to establishing a permanent Southland campus in Richmond! Around this time last year, the attendance in Richmond grew to about 800, and now we’re seeing nearly 950 people in 2024—God’s on the move in Madison County! More families are jumping into Children’s Ministry, Southland Students, and other opportunities, and we know the community is eager to see what a permanent campus will bring. With new partnerships forming among local schools, community groups, and families, we’re just getting started!
Want to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in Richmond? Subscribe to their weekly campus note!
+ 19% Attendance
50+ Baptisms
FIELDS TO FAMILIES
A Backpack Program Initiative
Southland AFter-School
Our goal is to provide a safe environment where middle and high school students can go at the end of their school day to socially connect, mentally engage, physically train, emotionally heal, and spiritually grow.
2025
We can’t wait to see what God does at Southland in 2025
Thank you for being generous, involved, and faithful. If we can help you connect to opportunities to serve, give, or grow as we move into 2025, please contact us—we’d be honored to help.