Churches may minister to the residents in apartment communities and mobile home parks through a statewide evangelism day, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2003.

This is the first statewide evangelism day specifically designed for multihousing ministry.  Only about 4 percent of multihousing residents are involved in local churches, according to Dottie Williamson, SCBC multihousing ministries director.  This is a great opportunity to share the Christian faith with many un-churched people, Williamson said.

“Hopefully out of this one-day event, the church can develop an on-going ministry with multihousing residents,” Williamson said.

To begin planning for the event, churches should first contact the manager or owner of the selected community to obtain permission to host the activity.  Planning the activity or program then follows.   

Activity possibilities include Bible studies for adults, children’s activities, or block parties.  Williamson said anything that gives the church an opportunity to be a Christian witness is appropriate.  Also, churches may want to work together at one multihousing location.

For assistance, contact local association staff, who may have suggestions for specific locations or activities.  The Missions Mobilization Group, SCBC, is also asking churches to contact their associations with follow-up reports.

For more information about this and other multihousing ministries, contact Gloria Shull at (800) 723-7242, ext. 5600 or email gloriashull@scbaptist.org.