Strengthen Churches
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PRAISE THE LORD FOR THE MIGHTY WORK THAT HE IS DOING IN OUR MIDST!
Southeast Region The Lord continues to work through the churches of the Southeast Region. New mission partnerships are forming through churches in the region in places like Puerto Rico, where SBCV is engaged in the ongoing rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Two churches in the region are currently part of the revitalization cohort facilitated by SBCV Revitalization Strategy Leader Rusty Small. Several other struggling churches in the region are c u r re n t l y pa r t i c i pa t i n g in ongoing coaching and consultation with SBCV staff. We recently welcomed two
John Burr
Associate Regional Missionary; Senior Pastor, Onley Baptist Church in Onley, Va.
new churches who have affiliated with SBCV. Six churches who were without pastors have recently welcomed new pastors. Pastors and church staff continue to connect through regional fellowships, Power Meals, and Prayer Breakfasts that have emphasized missions mobilization opportunities, church revitalization, and many resource opportunities.
Reggie Hester
Regional Missionary — Southeast
David Bounds
Regional Missionary — Southeast
Valley Region The Valley Region churches have learned that they are not alone through numerous SBCV activities in the area. A snapshot of some of these activities includes helping pastor-less churches in their transitional time, offering regular times for pastors and staff to gather for fellowship, offering help through mentoring, consulting, and training opportunities. This year, 10 churches have been assisted in finding a pastor. Our Pastor Network meetings have seen more than 60 pastors, staff, or church
planters gather regularly to be challenged from the Word of God, pray together, go through training, and learn from each other. The Valley Region also rejoices in the fact that several churches experienced a significant number of professions of faith due to outreach efforts such as Vacation Bible School, local sports camps, and mission trips.
Don Cockes
Church Strengthening West Coordinator; Valley Regional Missionary
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