The Road to Jubilee
From a quiet whisper to a church plant—God’s timing is never late.
What started as a quiet nudge from God over a decade ago has now become our everyday reality. As of this summer, we’ve officially landed in Daphne, Alabama, and the vision God planted in our hearts back in 2013 is no longer a distant dream—it’s here. It’s now.
Jubilee City Church is being planted. And we are all in.
A Calling That Wouldn’t Let Go
For years, this vision lived in whispers. It showed up in prayer, in quiet moments over coffee, and in late-night conversations with Sarah. God was stirring something bigger—but the timing wasn’t ours to decide.
Then, in October 2024, while in a moment of prayer at UPPERROOM in Dallas, I heard the Lord speak four words that shook me:
“It’s time to start.”
I can still feel the weight of those words. They didn’t just affirm the calling—they set everything in motion. Suddenly, everything we’d walked through—every transition, sacrifice, and unknown—started to make sense.
We couldn’t ignore it anymore. We had to step out.
Two Years to the Day
It’s wild to say this, but two years to the day before our move, God gave me a dream. In that dream, He showed me we’d be planting a church—and that we’d be moving two years later.
That date? June 3rd, 2023.
Our moving date? June 3rd, 2025.
I don’t know how else to explain it except to say: God’s timing is perfect. Not early, not late. Just right on time.
Our Family Said Yes
This journey hasn’t just been mine. It’s been our whole family’s “yes.”
Sarah left her role at a Christian school after 15 years, sensing God was calling her to be more fully present with our kids—and more involved in ministry. We sold the home we loved and moved into a smaller place “just for a season.” That villa became holy ground. It’s where we heard God most clearly.
I stepped out of youth ministry. Our kids watched us wrestle through the hard choices and trust God anyway. They’ve seen tears, prayer, and the beauty of everyday obedience up close. They’re living this calling with us—and they’re learning that sometimes, the hardest paths lead to the most beautiful promises.
We’re Not Doing This Alone
One of the greatest gifts in this journey? Our best friends, Corey and Desiree Penrod, felt the same calling. When they told us they wanted to join us in planting Jubilee City Church, I nearly cried. There’s something powerful about walking into the unknown with people who believe in the same vision as you.
Together, we’re praying, planning, and dreaming of what God wants to do through this church.
Why Jubilee City Church?
This church isn’t just a Sunday event. It’s a movement of faith, freedom, and family.
We believe God is building a community where people:
Encounter the living God
Experience true freedom in Christ
Find authentic family connection
Discover their God-given purpose
That’s the heartbeat of Jubilee City Church—and it’s already taking root.
What Comes Next?
We’re in the thick of it now—building community, meeting people, establishing rhythms, and laying the groundwork for all God wants to do. It’s humbling. It’s exciting. And it’s stretching our faith in the best ways.
How You Can Be Part of It
We need you with us.
Here are two ways you can partner with us right now:
1. Pray.
Pray for our family, for the Penrods, and for the people of Daphne and Lower Alabama. Pray for wisdom, provision, and open doors as we continue laying the foundation for Jubilee City.
2. Give.
Starting something from the ground up takes resources. If God leads you to give, you can support this mission at: GiveToJubilee.com
Every dollar helps us create a space where people encounter Jesus, find freedom, and step into their purpose.
We’re so grateful for everyone who’s walked with us, prayed for us, and believed in this vision. What God is doing here is already bigger than us—and we believe it’s just the beginning.
We’re here. Jubilee City Church is beginning.
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Note: This post was originally an email update I sent out in June 2025. So thankful for all God has done (and is doing) as we take steps to launch Jubilee City Church!
Brother Aaron, what an inspiring testimony of hearing God’s call and walking in everyday obedience It’s a powerful reminder that when we say “yes” to Him, even in uncertainty, He directs every step. As Proverbs 16:9 says The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. I’m encouraged by how God confirmed His timing for you not early, not late, but right on time That’s exactly what Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us He has made everything beautiful in its time Your journey shows that obedience often requires sacrifice, but the reward is seeing His faithfulness unfold before our eyes. May Jubilee City Church be a living example of Acts 2:42-47 a place where believers devote themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to breaking bread, and to prayer so that many will encounter the living God, find true freedom, and discover their God-given purpose. I will be praying for you, your family, the Penrods, and for the people of Daphne, Alabama, that the Lord would continue to go before you and make the path straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).