A new church plant has taken root in Richmond, Indiana—and it’s being led by my friend Marco Rankin. This fresh expression of gospel community, called Sola City Church, is intentionally focused on bringing life and hope to the heart of the city. While the original Sola City Church launched in Georgia with a mission to spread the supremacy of God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Richmond’s version is gearing up to be its own vibrant community guided by a similar vision of authentic faith and communal transformation.
A Kingdom-Focused Launch in Richmond
Sola City Church Richmond officially launched in 2025 as part of a strategic church-planting movement in the Midwest. Pastor Marco and his wife, Lisa, along with their family, recently joined the Harbor Network—a church planting network that supports gospel-centered communities in new cities. Their sending has generated excitement across local and network communities, welcoming them into a season of prayer, purpose, and mission for Richmond.
Who Is Pastor Marco Rankin?
Marco Rankin is not just a church planter: he’s a native of Richmond, Indiana, returning to serve the city that shaped him. With roots in worship leadership and service in Gospel-centered ministry, Marco brings both local insight and pastoral experience to this new church endeavor. Public announcements and community posts highlight the Rankin family’s commitment to seeing Richmond flourish spiritually and relationally through Sola City Church’s launch.
What Sola City Church Believes and Practices
While Richmond’s plant is just beginning, it carries the DNA of the wider Sola City movement:
- A gospel-centered focus on Jesus Christ and His supremacy in all things.
- Emphasis on authentic community and discipleship, where believers are rooted in Scripture, prayer, and shared life.
- Encouragement for people of all ages and backgrounds to gather, grow, and belong. The original church prioritizes worship, community groups, and outreach that reflects its mission to see people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. What’s Ahead for Richmond?
Though details of meeting times and locations for Sola City Richmond are still taking shape, the momentum around this church plant is unmistakable. With leadership firmly grounded in theological conviction and local relational engagement, Sola City Church is poised to become a meaningful presence in the Richmond community—offering a place where people can meet Jesus, find authentic community, and participate in life-changing discipleship.
Stay tuned as Sola City Church Richmond continues to grow, launch gatherings, and introduce more of the city to its gospel mission.
