WHEN YOU START A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR SC BAPTIST TEAM, THE FOLLOWING STEPS WILL BE UTILIZED BY OUR TEAM AND PARTNERS TO DETERMINE THE BEST OPTION FOR RESTORING HOPE TO YOUR CHURCH. EXPLORATION (INITIAL MEETING WITH LEADERSHIP TEAM) The goals of exploration are to establish a relationship with the leadership of the church, gain an understanding …
For churches and faith communities, collaboration can often lead to remarkable transformations. Such is the case with the partnership between Northwood Baptist Church and Gethsemane Baptist Church. This fostering partnership aims to revitalize Gethsemane Baptist Church, providing it with a renewed sense of purpose and a path toward growth and impact. The early results of …
Located in Swansea, SC, Faith Baptist Church has been a pillar of faith for over 50 years. However, a departure of their pastor in January 2019 led to a period of uncertainty. Determined not to falter, the congregation embarked on a revitalization journey, embracing change, and witnessing a transformation in their church. Facing a critical …
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In April and May, several SCBaptist churches embarked on revitalization journeys, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening their congregations and reaching out to their communities. Let’s take a closer look at the inspiring stories of Northwood Baptist Church, Jones Crossroads Baptist Church, Wannamaker Baptist Church, and their efforts to revitalize their ministries. Revitalization in Lexington Northwood …
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The following resource an excerpt from the RE Pastor Cohort for Church Revitalization. Everything about the church finds its purpose in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Church health comes through gospel focus. It is that simple. Tony Merida, Pastor of Imago Dei Church, challenges us to focus on how the gospel can …
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4/14/23 Update: How amazing is our God? Gethsemane Baptist has gone from a church that baptized 1 person in 10 years to a church that’s baptized 6 people in a few weeks! THIS is what happens when churches partner together for the sake of the Gospel! THIS is what happens when a church like Northwood …
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A Devotional Conversation for Pastors The following is an excerpt from the pastor’s preparation from lesson three of RE Cohort as they seek to apply Biblical Truth and Wisdom in their unique context. We offer it to pastors and leaders to facilitate a devotional conversation to encourage and equip them to lead well. We recommend …
Every church considers itself a praying church. Most love to talk about prayer, or have designated times for prayer, but very few make prayer a priority. I’d even go as far as to say, the vitality of a congregation mirrors its prayerful posture before Almighty God. A church must pray to and depend on God …
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Pastor, you are called to follow Christ.Your are called to serve God’s Church.But the world is still broken.What is a pastor to do? Most pastors of churches in need of revitalization find that their expectations of turning the church around in a couple of years are probably unrealistic. Add to this the expectations held by …
Hope for Churches asked Rev. John Meyer, retired pastor of Belvedere First Baptist,to record this story of what God is doing one year after the churchaffirmed motion to be adopted by Warren Church. A popular song presently heard on Christian radio is entitled “God is in this story.” That song could very well be the …
