A church for everyone.
We truly are a church for everyone. Any background, culture, language and any other difference you can think of, you can meet Jesus here.
Our Story
From a burden for the overlooked to a church with open hearts and open doors.
Original Story
Our Story
Our story begins when Pastor Tommy was only 15 years old. In 2002, Tommy’s parents, Pastor Paul and Patty Palmer, visited Atlanta, Georgia on a family trip. During their visit, they encountered a homeless man sleeping on the steps of a locked church.
When they knocked on the door, they discovered the staff was inside attending to church business while showing little interest in the man outside. In that moment, the burden that would become Atlanta Dream Center Church was born.
The Palmers, along with nine of their eleven children, left a comfortable life in California and moved across the country to establish a church in the center of one of Atlanta’s most broken communities. Before Sunday services were established, the church began reaching neighborhoods through simple acts of service like mowing lawns and serving local residents. That outreach became known as Adopt-a-Block.
Over time, the church became known as a place with open arms and open doors. The homeless were welcomed, the neglected were loved, and the outcast found a home. As the church grew, people from many different walks of life worshiped and served together.
Today, as the church focuses on worship, fellowship, discipleship, and outreach, it remains committed to seeing the restoration of broken lives and entire communities.
Vision, Mission, Values
The heart that shapes our church.
Vision
Everyone who comes to our church will be transformed by Jesus, grow in their faith, and walk in their God dreams.
Mission
Through worship, discipleship, fellowship and outreach we will see our vision accomplished.
Core Values
Prayer, eternal mindset, sound doctrine, integrity, excellence, unity, good stewardship, and grace.
Our Beliefs
Our Beliefs
We are a Bible believing church that does our best to follow the teachings of Christ. Being a part of the fellowship of the Assemblies of God we also subscribe to sixteen fundamental truths we find in the Bible.
THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED
The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are inspired by God and serve as the authoritative rule of faith and conduct.
- 2 Timothy 3:15–17
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13
- 2 Peter 1:21
THE ONE TRUE GOD
God has revealed Himself as the eternal “I AM,” Creator, Redeemer, and as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Deuteronomy 6:4
- Isaiah 43:10–11
- Matthew 28:19
- Luke 3:22
THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. Scripture affirms His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and exaltation.
- Matthew 1:23
- Luke 1:31, 35
- Acts 2:22
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
- Philippians 2:9–11
THE FALL OF MAN
Humanity was created good, but through voluntary transgression fell and experienced both physical and spiritual death.
- Genesis 1:26–27
- Genesis 2:17
- Romans 5:12–19
THE SALVATION OF MAN
Redemption is found through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation is received through repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Luke 24:47
- John 3:3
- Romans 10:13–15
- Ephesians 2:8
- Titus 3:5–7
THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH
We affirm water baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper as ordinances given to the Church.
- Matthew 28:19
- Mark 16:16
- Romans 6:4
- 1 Corinthians 11:26
THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Believers should seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit for power in life and service, distinct from the new birth.
- Luke 24:49
- Acts 1:4, 8
- Acts 8:12–17
- Acts 10:44–46
THE INITIAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied by speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
- Acts 2:4
- 1 Corinthians 12:4–10
- 1 Corinthians 12:28
SANCTIFICATION
Sanctification is separation from evil and dedication to God, made possible by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 12:1–2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
- Hebrews 12:14
THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION
The Church is the Body of Christ and is called to worship God, disciple believers, and evangelize the world.
- Matthew 28:19–20
- Mark 16:15
- Ephesians 1:22–23
THE MINISTRY
God has provided ministry leadership to equip the Church for worship, evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate service.
- Ephesians 4:11–13
- Mark 16:15–20
DIVINE HEALING
Divine healing is provided in the atonement and remains part of the good news of Jesus Christ.
- Isaiah 53:4–5
- Matthew 8:16–17
- James 5:14–16
THE BLESSED HOPE
The resurrection and catching away of believers at Christ’s coming is the blessed hope of the Church.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
- Titus 2:13
THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST
Christ will return with His saints to reign on the earth and bring the fulfillment of God’s redemptive purposes.
- Zechariah 14:5
- Matthew 24:27, 30
- Revelation 20:1–6
THE FINAL JUDGMENT
There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead are raised and judged according to their works.
- Matthew 25:46
- Mark 9:43–48
- Revelation 19:20
- Revelation 20:11–15
THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH
According to God’s promise, we look forward to new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells.
- 2 Peter 3:13
- Revelation 21
- Revelation 22
A church for everyone.
The church is much more than a pastor or a speaker.
The Atlanta Dream Center is made up of diverse leaders who walk in the unity of Christ.
Pastor Tommy & Suzanna
Paul & Patty Palmer
Clarence Watkins
Jonathan Huber
Eli and Evelien Thomas
Jeremy Amo
US IN THE NEWS
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A story still being written.
From outreach to worship, the mission continues.
Want to worship with us?
Want to worship with us?
We would love that as much as you would. We truly are a church for everyone. Any background, culture, language and any other difference you can think of, you can meet Jesus here. You can worship Him, be discipled, find fellowship and join outreach.