Hey wow! #23/24 is really impressive - especially how you have brought the impression of people growing as a vine. Well done. The overall shape isn't working for us - getting complicated and intricate. Perhaps working with the Bible base and people branching up from it - I really really would like to see some less complicated alternatives. My team will be looking for green especially - so go for it with green leaves too.
#25 is wrong direction I thought! But the team really loves its simplicity. But #26 and 27 are really special. I'll keep thinking on them both - I would like to see an alternative with more color to compete with the other logos. However Green may just win the day. The concept is original and appealing - especially because of the global aspect - perhaps an alternative emphasizing that slightly more?
Howdy :) Your design has much merit! and has been talked about at length! I'll be honest and say as a committee, we are leaning towards the trellis and vine design by 'Sofiko' - it has "buy in"from the whole group so far. If you would like to try and improve on the current design - feel free to attempt a "D"version perhaps- as the committee seems to be sold on tying in Dalkeith with Disciple. Yet I understand if you need to save your time and effort to winning other contests! :) Really appreciate your entries!