ACTS 29
The Acts 29 Network exists to start churches that plant churches. God is significantly using the A29 network to influence and shape the church planting culture through both rock-solid theology and contextualizing the gospel. We will not waver on either of these commitments. We won’t water down our theology to reach more people and we won’t attack the culture in the name of Christianity. We are planting churches that are missionaries in their respective communities sent by Christ with the gospel (John 20:21).
Church at Bergen is a member of the Acts 29 Network. We support the network financially, and we are passionate about seeing more churches planted not only throughout the world but in the Garden State and greater northeast region.
Local Missions
Our Outreach Team works to support various needs in our local community. If you are aware of a local outreach opportunity or would like to learn more about our Outreach Team, please reach out to Team Leader, Eric Hicks.
Pastor Eddie Zaldana - Iglesia Anhelo Church (Fairview, NJ)
Pastor Eddie leads Iglesia Anhelo, a Spanish-speaking Acts 29 church in Fairview, New Jersey. Their vision is to see Latino communities in the region reached with the gospel and discipled into vibrant local churches. As a church, we are honored to support Iglesia Anhelo through monthly financial giving and gospel partnership. Learn more about their ministry at iglesiaanhelo.org.
Pastor Peter Ochoa - Park Ridge, NJ
We’re also excited to support a new local church plant led by former Church at Bergen Elder, Pastor Peter Ochoa in Park Ridge, NJ. Peter is faithfully stepping out to plant a gospel-centered church in a spiritually hungry region. We support this work financially and prayerfully as we long to see more churches planted throughout New Jersey.
The Duran Family - Lima, Peru
We’re thrilled to share that the Duran family (Brian & Diana, former members of CAB) are now partnering with Union Church in Lima, Peru (an Acts 29 church) where Brian is in his pastoral residency.
We began partnering with the Durans in 2025, both financially and through prayer, to help support what God is doing. Their vision is to help make disciples and strengthen biblically healthy churches throughout Lima by reaching both local Peruvians and the international expat community.
Union Church, with its nearly 100-year gospel presence, sits at a strategic crossroads in Latin America, and the Durans are joining a powerful work God is doing there.
Would you prayerfully consider financially supporting them? Whether through a one-time gift or ongoing monthly partnership, your support will directly advance gospel work in Lima and beyond.
Ways to connect and support:
• Learn more about their story and vision
• Subscribe to their newsletter
• Give online to support their ministry
Pastor Wilson - Haiti
Pastor Wilson is a pastor/church planter/missionary in Haiti. God is doing a tremendous work in and through his ministry. He is actively involved in training church planters and pastors for local church ministry. Over the almost 30 years they’ve been in existence, they’ve sent pastors, deacons and teachers to very remote areas of the country (Lartigue, Jeremie, Mt. Moroso, Belle Mason) where they’ve planted 7 churches and established schools which they actively serve and resource. It is our joy to support him through prayer, friendship and financial support.
Pastor Shahbaz - Pakistan
Pastor Shahbaz is a pastor and church planter in Pakistan. He ministers in a very difficult context where more than 98% of the people are Muslim. His ministry continues to glorify God through evangelism, edification and leadership development in Pakistan. They have planted two churches and continue to see the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ and work of the Holy Spirit in beautiful ways through their ministry. It’s our joy and privilege to support Pastor Shahbaz through prayer and financial support.