Posts with the category “revitalization”

This month, I want to simply make you aware of upcoming opportunities, free resources available, and encourage you to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus.This Saturday, August 2, the West Central Association’s Hillcrest Baptist Church in Bellefontaine will host a Pastor’s Conference for a time of preaching, praying, and praising. Centered around the theme of 2 Corinthians 4:1, highlights will in...  Read More

While I am a planter at heart, I also love seeing dead or dying things come back to life. I love doing what I do as a pastor, an AMS, and a coach/consultant in church health and revitalization for SCBO.This month, I wanted to share a testimony of how God has moved through my life pastoring churches in need of revitalization. I am currently the pastor of Freedom Hill Community Church in Stow. Befor...  Read More

God has a plan for every SCBO church, but often pastors and lay leaders become discouraged in their efforts for the Lord. Mark Jones shares five hope-giving truths in the April issue of the Ohio Baptist Messenger.  Read More

Have you ever felt like you were all alone or like no one would understand your situation? In 2023 at the SBC Annual Convention, a resolution entitled, “On Needed Care and Support for Pastors and Ministry Leaders” passed. One of the paragraphs says: “WHEREAS, The reality of internal struggles among spiritual leaders has reached a critical point, with current research indicating that 42% of pastors...  Read More