In 2003, a vision was planted. Pastor Zack Randles, having never even set foot in Washington D.C., felt a divine call to minister in the nation’s capital. This vision would eventually blossom into the Waterfront Church. Waterfront Church wasn’t built in a day. Years of prayer, preparation, and mission trips led the Randles family from Texas to D.C. to begin the work. The first service was held on August 10, 2014. Eighty-four people gathered in a rented conference room inside the Courtyard Marriott Navy Yard Hotel. This humble beginning marked the start of Waterfront Church’s journey. God’s hand, according to the church’s narrative, continued to guide them. In 2016, Waterfront Church secured a lease on New Jersey Avenue SE in Navy Yard. This allowed them to serve the community seven days a week. Growth continued, leading them to acquire additional space at 100 K Street SE in 2018. This became their location for Sunday services. Waterfront Church now holds three Sunday services, accommodating approximately 500 attendees. They also host weekly community groups and participate in service opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally. The story of Waterfront Church is also deeply intertwined with a personal story of faith, family, and loss. Pastor Zack’s father played a pivotal role in his life and the church’s early days. He taught young Zack a prayer emphasizing complete surrender to God’s will. This prayer became the foundation of Zack’s ministry and the driving force behind Waterfront Church. Just before the Randles family moved to D.C., Pastor Zack’s father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Despite the prognosis, he lived for nine more months, preaching until the end of his life. His final sermons were delivered at a Waterfront Church revival. Exactly one year after his passing, Waterfront Church received the keys to their new property. This poignant moment solidified their belief in God’s continued faithfulness.
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