In early 2020 a chance encounter at a local restaurant set into motion the unification of Calvary Baptist Church with Second Baptist Church, Lancaster. When the leadership of Calvary Baptist Church approached Dr. Brian Saxon one fateful evening in Panera Bread, neither of them realized that they were setting in motion a series of events
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Not long ago I was forced to detour around a bridge closure that added significant mileage and time to my journey. Thankfully, there was a detour with clear signage to help me reach my destination. Barriers and detours are common in my state as officials try to repair and strengthen infrastructure to support a rapid
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*UPDATED after two years of engaging churches! As an AMS/DOM or member of an Associational Revitalization Team, you probably have a list of churches in your association that need to consider their options for the future. You’ve watched their numbers decline year after year when they turned in their ACP and now, they aren’t reporting
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Every now and then I find myself walking down the aisles of a hardware store looking at all the tools and gadgets that I have no idea what they are or how they would even be used. I’m sure a trained repairman or contractor would know exactly what to do with them, but that is
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The summer calendar for many of our SBC churches is filled with activities for youth and children to accompany the summer break from school. These few weeks between spring and fall create a whole host of opportunities to engage our neighbors and introduce new families to the church as we seek to make disciples in
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A Devotional Prayer Guide for Churches Asking God for a Hopeful Future Devotions & prayers for the the church, Morning Sacrifice, is a perfect place to seek the heart of God and pray for your church. Morning Sacrifice: Devotions for Revitalization is a resource written for churches seeking renewal and hope for the future.– 50
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Church revitalization is a process that can be challenging for many congregations. There are several common barriers that churches face when trying to revitalize, including a lack of vision, a resistance to change, and a lack of resources. We will explore these three barriers and provide some tips for overcoming them. Barrier #1: Lack of
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Dunean Baptist Church needed hope as the neighborhood around them started to change. Watch how a conversation with the Greenville Baptist Association and a partnership with a stronger church opened doors for a hopeful future and renewed their gospel presence.Video courtesy of Greenville Baptist Association.
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Morning Sacrifice, WEEK ONE / Day 1 June 3, 2022 Revitalization “How Long Will God Put Up with Us?” Matthew 17:14-23 How long does revitalization take? This question surpasses human understanding. Only God knows how long a person’s life is, how long it will be before He returns for His church, or how long the
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