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Ways Your Church Can Use the 52 Sundays Resources
By Hannah Denney
One of the trademarks of Southern Baptist life is the mutual support and fellowship between churches that find ways to support each other, and promote the various ministries God is using to further His kingdom.
A resource that helps to bring awareness of these new ministries is 52 Sundays. This initiative highlights missionaries and ministries supported through Cooperative Giving, including HPBC’s own David & Nancy Whitehead and Shaw & Noe Okawara.
Churches have found creative ways to incorporate 52 Sundays into their congregations. Nu’uanu Baptist previously held a “Missions Moment” every 3rd Sunday to share updates and encourage prayer. Olivet and Life Christian both raise mission awareness through preservice slides, and reading the prayer requests provided in the 52 Sundays prayer guide, keeping their congregation informed and engaged.
Bulletin inserts also help spread the message. Nu’uanu Baptist and Olivet includes 52 Sundays stories in their bulletins weekly, sparking interest, increasing prayer, and helping members see the impact of Cooperative Program funds.
Social media further expands 52 Sundays reach. Posting content on platforms like Facebook and Instagram allows members to share, repost, and be reminded to pray throughout the week. It also helps younger generations recognize the Cooperative Program’s mission and their role in it.
No matter how your church chooses to use 52 Sundays, it serves as a vital tool to unite in prayer and action for the Great Commission. We are blessed to be part of a convention that values and advances the Gospel worldwide.
