Daniel Helms

The Branch Community Church,
Lead Church Planter
The Branch Community Church
November 4
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About My Family

My name is Daniel Helms. I am married to Audrey Helms, and we have four beautiful children together. Olivia is 11, Nathaniel is 8, Ezekiel is 6, and Zoey is 3.

About My Church Plant

We are planting a church in Palatka, Fla. I grew up in Palatka but moved away when I was in my early 20s. Around 15 years later, God called me back to Palatka to plant The Branch Community Church. The name of our church is a reference to John 15. Our prayer and desire is to simply be a branch that is completely dependent upon being attached to the True Vine, Jesus Christ.

Before planting, I was the singles pastor at First Baptist Church of Plant City. First Baptist Church (FBC) of Plant City became our Sending Church and a key partner in our efforts in Palatka. We are very grateful for FBC Plant City.

We officially launched the church on January 9, 2022. We just celebrated our one-year anniversary. It has been an amazing year to watch God save some, grow many and display His kindness to us.

NAMB Church Planting

Millions in North America are in desperate need of hope. Ultimately, the only hope that’s going to last - in this life and the next - is the hope of the gospel. North American missionaries build relationships and share this hope in their communities and beyond.

Pray

Pray for boldness to share the gospel and open hearts among the people to whom we speak. Pray our leadership team would work diligently, while at the same time not getting burned out. Pray our members and those visiting our church will move away from nominal Christianity and instead move closer to having an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Pray the believers in our congregation will seek to grow in their affections and obedience to Jesus.

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