Holy Spirit Empowered
Witnesses of Jesus
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be witnesses to Me (Jesus) in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Sumaria, and to the end of the earth. – Acts 1:8 (nkjv)
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me (Jesus) in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Sumaria, and to the end of the earth. – Acts 1:8 (nkjv)
OUR PASTORS
Pastors Darius and Melba Dunson met at the University of West Georgia and have been married for over 29 years. Together, they’ve raised four children and faithfully served in ministry for more than two decades. For the past 15 years, they’ve worked in multiple pastoral roles at Victory Church in Norcross, GA, eventually becoming Associate Campus Pastors before stepping into the role of Campus Pastors at Victory North Cobb in January 2022.
During their time leading Victory North Cobb, the church experienced significant growth. Now, with the blessing and support of Victory’s senior pastors, Johnson and Summer Bowie, the Dunsons are expanding into their next phase of ministry. They are launching A1:8 Church, a vision born from the Acts 1:8 legacy introduced to them by the Founding Pastors of Victory Church and their spiritual overseers, Dennis and Colleen Rouse.
Darius and Melba are passionate and authentic teachers of the bible. Darius has received a Master of Theological Studies from the Liberty University John W. Rawlings School of Divinity. With a heart to reach Cobb County and beyond, they are so excited to birth a house of prayer, worship, and solid biblical teaching that will help people of many cultures Know Jesus, Grow in community, and Go tell others about Him.
OUR PASTORS
Pastors Darius and Melba Dunson met at the University of West Georgia and have been married for over 29 years. Together, they’ve raised four children and faithfully served in ministry for more than two decades. For the past 15 years, they’ve worked in multiple pastoral roles at Victory Church in Norcross, GA, eventually becoming Associate Campus Pastors before stepping into the role of Campus Pastors at Victory North Cobb in January 2022.
During their time leading Victory North Cobb, the church experienced significant growth. Now, with the blessing and support of Victory’s senior pastors, Johnson and Summer Bowie, the Dunsons are expanding into their next phase of ministry. They are launching A1:8 Church, a vision born from the Acts 1:8 legacy introduced to them by the Founding Pastors of Victory Church and their spiritual overseers, Dennis and Colleen Rouse.
Darius and Melba are passionate and authentic teachers of the bible. Darius has received a Master of Theological Studies from the Liberty University John W. Rawlings School of Divinity. With a heart to reach Cobb County and beyond, they are so excited to birth a house of prayer, worship, and solid biblical teaching that will help people of many cultures Know Jesus, Grow in community, and Go tell others about Him.
Our
Core
Values
Authentic
Be known—your genuine story can help others overcome.
Humble
Submit your life—God’s greater plan for you surpasses your own.
Generous
Live with open hands—share your life as God shared life with you.
I SEE YOU.
GOD LOVES YOU.
GATHERINGS
Experience the vision of A18 through prayer, worship, biblical teaching, and community. Be a part of what God is doing in the Marietta area and beyond!
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SUNDAY SERVICE
Sundays
Service Time: 9:30am
Sunday Morning Prayer: 9:00am
Join us for a multi-cultural, multi-generational expression of prayer, worship, and solid biblical teaching that will help people Know Jesus, Grow in community, and Go tell others about Him!
OUTDOOR BAPTISMS
Sunday, April 19th
9:30am Service
1005 Cobb Pl Blvd NW Kennesaw, GA 30144
Water Baptism is a public declaration of your decision to follow Jesus. Going down in the water and coming up again represents we have been MADE NEW! We want to celebrate this monumental moment with you.
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SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER
8:00am
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The most important time spent is in prayer. It is an intentional time to come together, yet also a personal commitment to grow individually in our relationship with God.
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LOCATION
A18 Church
(Located at Governor’s Event Center)
1005 Cobb PI Blvd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Service Times: Sundays, 9:30am
Sunday Morning Prayer: 9:00am
A18 KIDS
Check-In Opens: Sundays 9:00a
Due to limited spacing, you are also welcome to worship together as a family in our A18 Services!
A18 Youth (YTH) - Middle School | High School
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A18 Young Adults (YA)
A faith-based young adult community (ages 18-30) at A18 Church, rooted in Acts 1:8 and focused on connection, growth, and living out the Gospel.
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Next Steps
Being a disciple is a continuous journey of Knowing Jesus, Growing in Community so we can be led by him and a witness for him. Let’s journey together!
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GIVE
Thank you for your generous gift to the mission of A18 Church. Through your giving, we are able to build families, transform communities, reconcile cultures, and impact nations.
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OUTREACH and MISSIONS
Through the scripture, Acts 1:8, we are commissioned to be witnesses to Jesus in our families, communities, cultures and nations. We have the opportunity to make a difference using the unique ability God has given each of us to impact the world around us.
Local Outreach
If you are interested, would like to learn more, or have questions about Local Outreach, we would love to hear from you!
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Global Missions
A18 Church is committed to impacting nations by sending short-term mission teams to be Holy Spirit empowered witnesses of Jesus who experience inner transformations that lead to outward ministry on the mission field.
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Rwanda Mission Trip – June 2026
Our mission team will witness firsthand how God has been at work in Rwanda for the past 25 years as we partner with Africa New Life Ministries, an organization transforming the lives of more than 11,500 students and their families.
We’ll visit sponsored children, bless their families with food and supplies, and connect with women in the Women’s Development Program, where vocational training, childcare, and Christian discipleship help break cycles of poverty and build strong families and communities.
Through scholarships provided, home visits, and shared experiences, our team looks forward to learning, serving, and discovering new ways to partner in this life-changing work—while trusting that we will receive as much as we give. You can join us by donating, following the journey, or connecting with our Missions Department, as together we help Rwandan families experience hope, opportunity, and the love of Christ.