When we speak of Peachtree Church as “a home,” we are naming something deeply true about who we are and who God is shaping us to be. A home is more than a place; it is where we are known, where we are formed, and where we are sent. This year’s Annual Report invites us to reflect on the many ways God has made Peachtree a home.
A home for worship, where we gather week after week to lift our voices and hearts to the Lord, remembering his faithfulness and proclaiming his glory.
A home for community, where friendships are formed, burdens are shared, and we learn to love one another as Christ has loved us.
A home for servant hearts, where we discover that true joy is found not in being served, but in serving within our walls and far beyond them.
A home for the next generation, where children, students, and young adults are nurtured in faith, grounded in truth, and invited into the life of the Church.
A home for growth, where we are continually being shaped by God’s Word and Spirit, joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things.
A home for mission impact, where our local and global partnerships extend the love of Christ into places of great need and great hope.
A home for prayer and restoration, where we bring our joys and sorrows before the Lord and find his grace sufficient for every need.
A home for generosity, where we respond to God’s abundant provision with open hands and faithful hearts.
My prayer is that this report shows you not just what has been accomplished, but how God has been faithfully at work in our midst. Every story, every number, every ministry reflects lives being touched by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Thank you for the ways you have made this church a home through your presence, your prayers, your service, and your generosity. It is a privilege to serve alongside you. And as we look ahead, we do so with confidence, trusting that the Lord will continue to lead us, grow us, and send us out for his purposes.
With gratitude and hope,
Dr. Richard Kannwischer Senior Pastor
A HOME FOR WORSHIP
1,543 average Sunday morning worship attendance
7,809 people joined us for Christmas Eve services
868 people attended the Christmas Pageant
25 Worship and Band leaders in the Contemporary Services
Gathered Praise that Reaches Beyond Our Walls
75 singers in the Chancel Choir
137 children singing in choirs
32,146 hours worshipping through Peachtree online services
78 online worshipers outside the USA
Being together in worship at Peachtree has become something we truly treasure as a family. It’s a time to slow down, be present and remember what matters most. It’s not always perfect or quiet, but it’s deeply meaningful—it’s where our kids are growing up seeing faith lived out.”
– Jenna and Nick Salters
I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
– Psalm 122:1
A HOME
FOR COMMUNITY
936 people registered for Sunday Belong Communities
642 women attended Bible Study
126 men attended IRONMEN
15 Belong communities meet on Sunday mornings
2 new Belong Communities created this year
656 women attended the Women’s Christmas Tea
200 women involved in Presbyterian Women
20 Wonder Makers participating in Wonderfully Made
20 college students attended their Winter Retreat
18 young adult men in mentoring relationships
Life Shared, Faith Lived Together
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
– Colossians 3:16
“Our best friends came to us from Peachtree through our Sunday School class, now more than 40 years and running. That involvement keeps us grounded in why we are here, how far we’ve come, and how faith continues to grow through shared love, laughter, learning, and care.”
–
Barbara and Don Brown
A HOME FOR SERVANT HEARTS
Gifts Put to Work in Love
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
– 1 John 3:18
16,415 events and gatherings hosted at Peachtree
236 people served as Ushers and Greeters
175+ people served as Volunteer Coaches in the Gym
154 volunteers served at Vacation Bible School
97 members of the Memorial and Wedding Guilds
53 volunteers helped decorate the church for Christmas
28 young adults served as High School Student Small Group Leaders
24 mentors served the Zacchaeus Fellows
“I receive so many blessings when I serve at Peachtree. I feel I am able to give back something for all this church has given me.”
– Virginia Dilkes
A HOME FOR THE
We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.
– Psalm 78:4
NEXT GENERATION
Faith Taking Root Early and Growing Strong
2,805 children took part in Gym and Gymnastics camps/classes
490 children attended Vacation Bible School
475 children on average took part in Children’s Family Ministry on Sundays (Nest to Club 45)
204 students attended the (678) Fall Kick-off
175 mothers attended MomCo
139 families celebrated at Light Up Peachtree
135 high schoolers attended Camp Rutledge
132 elementary children attended their Christmas Party
106 (678) campers went to Ducktown
42 children cared for in the Nest on average each weekday
“Beth and I raised our children at Peachtree, and now we have the joy of sharing this church and our faith with our grandson. Watching faith grow here, generation after generation, is a gift we don’t take for granted.”
–
David Robertson
A HOME FOR GROWTH
248 New Members joined Peachtree
241 students were Confirmed 137 in the fall and 104 in spring
122 Baptisms
1,189 Honour Academy participants
136 men took part in Built for Both
Rooted and Built Up in Faith
134 women attended a Women’s Retreat (fall & winter)
44 young adults attended a dedicated Worship Night
88,614 Podcast views on YouTube
1,800 podcast downloads
I’ve been encouraged through the men’s events at Peachtree, and have loved being able to include my community and friends in meaningful experiences like the father-daughter dance. It’s been a great way to grow in faith while building friendships.
– Cort Carmona
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
– Colossians 2:6–7
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
– John 20:21
A HOME FOR MISSION IMPACT
4,110 Blessing Bags packed for local children
1,687 pairs of socks collected by Presbyterian Women for the unhoused
1,613 hours given by Peachtree volunteers on our 163rd Habitat build
1,093 volunteers served at Seeds of Hope
574 hours served by Zacchaeus Fellows with local Mission Partners and Wonderfully Made
Sent in Love, Making a Tangible Difference
468 students sponsored in Malawi 286 High School, 65 Tech, 117 College
116 children sponsored for Christmas
78 people went on a Global Mission Trip
51 children served the community through City Plunge
20 Young Adults served with Nicholas House
“Sponsoring a Malawi student through Peachtree and then standing beside him at his college graduation was a powerful reminder that mission is about relationships, not just programs. Through love and faithfulness, small acts truly can make a lasting difference.”
– Dana and Bill Tucker
A HOME FOR PRAYER AND RESTORATION
Care That Heals and Sustains
437 hours of Pastoral Care visits
84 people attended “A Quiet Advent” spiritual formation event
78 people participated in the Easter Prayer Vigil
47 volunteer Stephen Ministers
36 people participated in GriefShare meetings
15 people took part in the Spiritual Formation Cohort
6 Support Groups meet at Peachtree
2,239 individuals received the Dwell Bi-Weekly Devotional
“Serving as a Stephen Minister means walking alongside someone in their hardest moments, trusting that compassionate presence and an impartial, spiritual-focused listening ear can foster healing and growth in our relationships with ourselves and with God.”
– Haley Gooding
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
– Philippians 4:6–7
A HOME FOR GENEROSITY
Dear Peachtree Family,
Thank you. Simply and sincerely, thank you for the incredible generosity you continue to show through Peachtree Church. Your faithful giving of time, talents, and treasures makes it possible for ministry to flourish, lives to be touched, and God’s love to be made known far beyond our church walls.
The statistics, stories, and moments highlighted throughout this Annual Report offer just a glimpse into the amazing ways God is at work in and through our church family. Each number represents a life touched, a prayer offered, and a need met through faithful generosity. While no report can fully capture the depth of impact, it reflects a community committed to joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things.
What makes your generosity so meaningful is the spirit behind it. Time and again, you show up with open hands and faithful hearts, trusting God to use what is offered for purposes far greater than any one of us could accomplish alone. Because of you, we are able to meet needs with care, walk alongside people in all seasons of life, and respond faithfully to where God is
As we look toward 2026, we do so with gratitude for all that has been and anticipation for what lies ahead. The work God is doing through Peachtree continues to grow, and the opportunity to deepen our impact is before us. It is a joy to walk into this next season together, confident that God is faithful and that our church family will continue to live generously for the sake of the gospel.
Best,
Senior Generosity Director
• 2,004 families gave to the 2025 Annual Fund campaign
• 859 families pledged to the 2025 Annual Fund campaign
• The Net Revenue generated in 2025 was transferred to church resources for future allocation.
• At the direction of the congregation and Session, the Personnel Committee reviewed for all ordained and non-ordained staff and made adjustments where appropriate.
