EDUCATE
embracing diversity
One Accord strives to support DBC in growing a multi-ethnic church that welcomes, reflects, and serves our community. Our vision is to foster a church where all races, people, tribes, and languages come together before the throne
ENGAGE
building unity
WORSHIP
glorifying God
"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity." - Ps 133:1
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus" - Gal 3:28
"God created mankind in his own image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them" - Gen 1:27
"After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands." - Rev 7:9
"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity." - Ps 133:1
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus" - Gal 3:28
"God created mankind in his own image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them" - Gen 1:27
"After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands." - Rev 7:9
Focus of the Month
This May, as we walk through Nehemiah, we’re reminded that God restores broken people, broken cities, and broken worship not through heroic leaders, but through ordinary faithfulness empowered by His presence. Nehemiah saw Jerusalem’s walls in ruins, but the deeper ruin was spiritual drift — and renewal didn’t begin with construction, it began with burden, repentance, and prayer. That same posture fuels One Accord. We carry a burden for our own community, we depend on God in prayer, and then we pick up the work of rebuilding together. Nehemiah gathered priests and merchants, families and foreigners to build side-by-side, each repairing the section right in front of their home. In the same way, One Accord strives to support DBC in growing a multi-ethnic church that welcomes, reflects, and serves our community — a living picture of our vision, where all races, peoples, tribes, and languages come together before the throne, stone by stone, in unity.
Nehemiah shows us God doesn’t need spectacular people — He restores through burdened, repentant, praying people who stay faithful right where they are. Here are practical ways to live Nehemiah out this month, not just hear it:
- Start With Burden, Not a Blueprint: Nehemiah 1: He heard the walls were down, sat down, wept, and prayed for days before he did anything.
- Application: This month, choose one broken place in your life, family, or neighborhood in Dunwoody and carry it to God before you try to fix it. Set aside 10 minutes, three times a week to pray specifically — no solutions yet, just honest burden.
- Renewal begins when we feel what God feels.
- Practice Repentance Before Rebuilding: Nehemiah confessed “we have sinned,” owning both personal and communal drift.
- Application: Before you point to culture or the church, ask the Spirit to reveal your part. Write a brief prayer of confession each Sunday — where have I drifted in worship, integrity, or love for neighbor?
- True walls go up on a cleared foundation.
- Build Where You Live: In Nehemiah 3, everyone repaired the section in front of their own house — priests, perfumers, daughters, merchants.
- Application: You don’t need a platform to be faithful. Identify your “section of wall”: your cul-de-sac, your classroom, your gym, your small group. Do one ordinary, consistent act of welcome or service there this month — invite a neighbor for dinner, help a coworker, pray with your kids nightly.
- Plan Wisely and Depend Completely: Nehemiah prayed, then asked the king for letters, timber, and time. He walked the walls at night to count the cost.
- Application: Faith isn’t passive. For the area you’re burdened for, take one practical step this week — make the call, set the budget, schedule the conversation — and pair it with prayer: “God, if you don’t provide, this won’t stand.” Keep both hands open.
- Expect Opposition and Stay on the Wall: Sanballat mocked, threatened, and distracted, but Nehemiah said, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down.”
- Application: When you start rebuilding worship, relationships, or habits, resistance comes — busyness, criticism, discouragement. Decide ahead of time what your “wall” is this month, and what you will say no to. Guard your heart with Scripture and community so you don’t come down.
- Re-center Your Worship Around the Word: In Nehemiah 8, the people stood for hours as Ezra read Scripture, then responded with obedience, generosity, and joy.
- Application: Broken worship is the root issue. This month, rebuild your personal altar: read Nehemiah one chapter a day, journal one obedience step, and gather weekly with others to hear the Word, not just about it. Let the Bible shape your schedule, your money, and your relationships again.
Celebration of the Month
This May we honor five mothers of the Bible, from the well-known to the overlooked: Sarah, Hannah, Jochebed, Hagar, and Mary. Their stories of waiting, praying, courage, and surrender show us how God works through mothers of every background. Join us all month as we learn from their faith.
Sarah
Sarah’s story is not about perfect faith but about a promise that outlived her doubt. Married to Abraham, she carried the promise of a nation for 25 years while her womb stayed empty. At 90, when God said she would have a son, she laughed, not from joy but from weariness. Yet God did not shame her laughter, He redeemed it. Isaac, whose name means laughter, was born, and Sarah became the mother of the covenant people. For One Accord, Sarah teaches us that waiting is not wasted. When God seems silent in our families, He is still working behind the timeline we set. Motherhood often feels like long seasons of prayer with no answer, and Sarah reminds us that God’s promise arrives right on time, not early, not late.
- Genesis 21:1-3
Hannah
Hannah lived with a grief many mothers know, the ache of empty arms. Taunted by Peninnah and misunderstood by Eli the priest, she went to the temple and prayed so honestly her lips moved with no sound. She made a vow, if God gave her a son, she would give him back. God heard, and Samuel was born. Hannah kept her word, bringing the weaned boy to serve the Lord at Shiloh, and then she sang one of the greatest prayers in Scripture. For our church, Hannah shows that prayer is not the last resort for mothers, it is the first place of strength. She models One Accord motherhood: bringing our deepest pain to God together, trusting Him with the children He entrusts to us.
- 1 Samuel 1:10-11, 27
Jochebed
Jochebed is the overlooked hero of Exodus. A Hebrew slave under Pharaoh’s order to kill every baby boy, she had no power, no platform, only a cradle and courage. For three months, she hid Moses, then she wove a basket, covered it in pitch, and placed her son in the very river meant for death. She trusted God more than Pharaoh. God honored her quiet defiance by having Pharaoh’s own daughter draw Moses out and then pay Jochebed to nurse him. For One Accord, Jochebed reminds us that the most world-changing acts of motherhood often happen in hiddenness. No one applauded her, but heaven recorded her. She teaches mothers today that faithful, small acts of courage in your home can deliver a generation.
- Exodus 2:2-3
Hagar
Hagar’s story is for every mother who has felt used, unseen, or cast out. An Egyptian servant to Sarah, she was caught in Abraham and Sarah’s impatience, then mistreated and sent into the wilderness twice. Alone with her son Ishmael, dying of thirst, she laid him under a bush so she would not watch him die. There, the angel of the Lord met her. Hagar gave God a name no one else in Scripture dares to give: El Roi, the God who sees me. God opened her eyes to a well and promised to make Ishmael a nation. For One Accord, Hagar is essential because our unity must include the overlooked. She teaches us that God does not define mothers by their past or their status, He sees them, He hears their cry, and He provides living water in the wilderness.
- Genesis 16:13
Mary
Mary of Nazareth was likely a teenager, poor, and unknown, yet heaven chose her to carry the Son of God. When Gabriel announced the impossible, she did not offer a resume, she offered surrender: "Let it be to me according to your word." She pondered the shepherds' visit, she fled to Egypt as a refugee mother, she watched Jesus grow, she stood at the cross when others fled, and she prayed in the upper room at Pentecost. Mary shows us that One Accord motherhood begins with yes. It is not about having all the answers, it is about treasuring God’s word in your heart and staying faithful through every season, from the manger to the resurrection.
- Luke 1:38
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Below are a few of the questions and/or concern that you may have about ministry. After reviewing the section, if you have any additional questions and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at OneAccord@dbc.org
Reconciliation between people is important because it is important to God. In Ephesians 2, we see that Jesus broke the wall of hostility between Jews and the Gentiles. His purpose was to create in Himself one body, from two very different and distinct ethnic groups. God wants us to be vertically reconciled to Him and horizontally reconciled to others. And as in all cases, reconciliation requires intentional conversations about difficult issues. There is no better place to have difficult conversations than in the Church, a community called to love one another.
DBC is a welcoming church and most people who visit here say they feel welcomed at the first point of contact. But integrating into our church can be difficult. We’ve heard this from a variety of people. Finding ways to welcome and receive all people in our increasingly diverse community is critical to our mission. Our purpose for this specific ministry is to build a culture of hospitality in our church for everyone.
It is good and right to see people based on their character and as God’s creation, made in his image. But God created diverse cultures. In Revelation 7:9, John says “After these things I looked, and behold a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne…”. The implication is that John saw diversity, and that is OK. We are all different and we can value the diversity this brings. Growing in our understanding of others can help us as a church fulfill our mission to make disciples of all nations so that the vision of Revelation 7:9 is fulfilled!
We're excited to hear that you're interested in joining our One Accord ministry! Here's what you need to know:
OA Leadership Team Members:
- Meeting Frequency: Meets once a month to plan and strategize
- Responsibilities: Provides strategic direction, makes key decisions, and oversees team activities
- Expectations: Leaders are expected to be proactive, communicative, and passionate about promoting unity and diversity within DBC. Additionally, leaders are expected to model the same level of commitment and participation as team members, including supporting events, participating in volunteer opportunities, contributing skills and talents, and engaging with the DBC community.
OA Team Members:
- Event Support: Assists with planning and execution of various events throughout the year
- Volunteer Opportunities: Participates in volunteer opportunities, such as outreach programs, community events, and worship services
- Skill-Based Contributions: Contributes skills and talents, such as graphic design, social media management, or music, to support team initiatives
- Community Engagement: Engages with the DBC community, builds relationships, and promotes unity and diversity efforts
Benefits of Joining:
- Sense of Community: Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for unity and diversity
- Spiritual Growth: Deepen your faith and understanding of God's love
- Leadership Development: Develop leadership skills, such as event planning, communication, and teamwork
- Diverse Perspectives: Broaden your understanding and appreciation of different cultures
- Service Opportunities: Engage in meaningful service projects, outreach programs, and community events
- Networking: Build relationships with others in the church and community
- Personal Growth: Develop empathy, compassion, and a greater sense of social responsibility
Requirements:
- You must be at least 17 years old
- You should have a passion for celebrating diverse cultures and promoting unity within DBC
Get Involved:
If you're interested in joining our team, please email us at OneAccord@dbc.org. Let us know how you'd like to contribute and we'll be in touch!
One Accord strives to support DBC in growing a multi-ethnic church that welcomes, reflects, and serves our community. Our vision is to foster a church where all races, people, tribes, and languages come together before the throne
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