Once per year, our ministry receives a special "Love 4 Love" offering where we give a one-time sacrificial gift over and above our tithes to support what we believe God wants to do within our community.

It allows us to move well beyond what our budgets allow and forcefully advance the Kingdom of God. When you give as a part of Love 4 Love, you are directly responsible for accelerating the pace at which our church is able to move forward in three areas: Kids & Youth; Our Community; and the World.

"Love 4 Love" funds are used for initiatives to bring hope and help to our home, our backyard and the world. As we look towards this miracle offering, we ask each member and friends of our church family to give love in the form of an end of the year financial offering.

Prayerfully consider the opportunity to give in a new, above-and-beyond way. Our hope that people will continue to realize that we all have a part to play in this! Our collective sacrifice matters in ways we can never realize. What we sow today will reap a harvest for generations to come.

This is such power in setting a goal and then being able to see it fulfilled. While we won't collect pledge cards, we ask that you make a personal commitment on what you will give to "Love 4 Love" over the days.

True generosity and stewardship is often NOT spontaneous. It's planned, it's calculated, it's budgeted, and its INTENTIONAL. Planning to be generous and to lead the way financially is a faith step, without a doubt! And our prayer is that God will continue to encourage you on this journey every step of the way.

Everyone has an opportunity to give towards "Love 4 Love" beginning December 6th and December 20th.

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7, NIV

• Develop online and in-person initiatives that will safely educate, celebrate, and inspire our kids and youth during the pandemic.
• Supporting an after-school program in which school age students can complete their studies in a safe-space with high-speed internet.

• Turkey Giveaway for the community
• Adopt a family initiative for families in need for the holidays

• Refit our office headquarters and former worship space into a video and podcast recording studio for sharing the Gospel and inspirational programming.
• Production equipment and staffing to continue to expand our in person and online presence with the purpose reach people who are far away form God.
• Support our missionaries in order to make an impact globally.
• Expand the content and reach of our online television network . . . Empowered Living TV.

I support expanding God's Kingdom in partnership with you by donating:

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Any amount is greatly appreciated. Feel free to choose your gift amount.

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Empowered Living Church

c/o Love 4 Love

2101 Cambridge Beltway Drive, Suite D-2

Charlotte, NC 28273

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Barrett Berry is the founder and lead pastor of Empowered Living Church (ELC), a new church in plant in Charlotte, North Carolina launched in the Fall of 2017. Barrett is a loving husband, an only son, inspirational speaker, proven leader, profound teacher, powerful preacher, gifted administrator, and an innovative social entrepreneur.

Barrett is a leader in Charlotte. He currently serves on the boards of the Mecklenburg County Board of Equalization and Review (BER), Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (South Chapter), and For Charlotte (ForCLT) Church Planters Network.

Barrett is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School. He was awarded a distinguish social entrepreneurship fellowship from the Harvard Center for Public Leadership. Read more...

> Moved to Charlotte from Indiana on February 5, 2016

> Launched The ELC on September 17, 2017 in Berewick Elementary School

> Raised over $100,000 toward launch of The ELC

> Water baptized nine souls and many souls saved

> Conducted six Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University 9-week courses

> Hosted our first Vacation Bible School in Summer of 2019

> Organized over 36 free community outreach events for families

> Leased office space after one-year of church launch in Ayrsley community

> Cosponsored three community 5k races in Berewick community

> Fed over 500 people annually at Thanksgiving

> Provided Christmas gifts for dozens of children

> Volunteered with CMS public schools as reading tutors

There is a power in who you “we” with. If you are united with the right people you will feel the power of that agreement. — Pastor Andy Thompson

The Council of Advisers is comprised of senior pastors from churches throughout the United States which have a strong interest in the success of Pastor Barrett and the Empowered Living Church. Pastor Barrett seeks their advise on a regular basis and does not make a major decision without prayer and seeking the sage advise from members of the council. For more information click on names.

Pastor Jathan K. Austin

One Empowerment Center, Grandville, MI

Bishop Chad Carlton

The Temple of Healing Waters, Dulles, VA

Pastor Micheal Field

Hope Church, Charlotte, NC

Pastor Maurice Revell

The Well Church, Rock Hill, SC

Pastor Joel Smelley

Vertical Church, Charlotte, NC

Pastor Andy Thompson

World Overcomers, Durham, NC