Founded in 1982, the original purpose of the NCDC was to identify entrepreneurial leaders, secure property, and establish a clear, agile path for new congregations throughout the southeastern United States to build and grow. Through grassroots efforts supported by the larger community of Presbyterians, new worshiping communities began to form.

Between 1985 and 1999, the NCDC guided 11 Atlanta area churches through the chartering process. By 2010, the growth of new congregations had flourished to the point that the NCDC was incorporated, which expanded opportunities for partnerships, calling and equipping leaders, and establishing new worshiping communities. Currently, the NCDC works with over 30 new worshiping communities and charters an average of one new church per year.

Between 1999 and 2013, this work was the collaborative effort of leaders from three Presbyteries: Cherokee, Northeast Georgia, and Greater Atlanta. In 2014, the NCDC returned from a tri-Presbytery effort to one commission of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and non-profit organization of the Presbyterian Church (USA) . We now serve the Atlanta area as well as denominations and churches across the United States.

Over time, while our structures have changed, the purpose of the NCDC has remained the same: to catalyze the development of vibrant, engaged new worshiping communities. It truly is a collaborative effort. Thank you for your partnership and support.