Celebrating the past, embracing the present, looking forward to the future |
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Last month I was able to attend the NC Baptist Discipleship Conference. The highlight for me was the last session that Robby Gallaty led about Revival. Revival is very important to our SYBA churches. Many of our churches host Revival Services and many more are praying for Revival to take place in the church.
For Revival to take place in our churches, pastors and leaders must be right with God. We do not want to be the blood clot that keeps Revival from happening in our churches. God has to do a work in us before He can do a work through us. We must be humble servants of Christ and not be prideful. You cannot be full of self and full of God. Gallaty said, “Rock star Christianity is killing the American Church today”. Character matters to God. The Apostles were not pampered, they were persecuted. God does not want you to be famous, He wants you to be faithful. Many prideful church leaders have recently fallen. To quote Paul Tripp, “The human soul was not built for fame”. Two kings cannot occupy the same throne. These fallen leaders made it about themselves and not about Jesus.
There must be a death to occur before life can begin.
John 12:23-25
But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Revival is giving life to something that was dormant or dead. Revival must first come to our own heart before it can come to your church, school, or community. I know many church leaders and pastors who have become discouraged, especially about their churches not being what they were before Covid. Take some time and get alone with God. Let Him lead you to a closer walk with Him. Be still and know that He is God! God is not going to bring Revival to our churches until we, as church leaders, are right with Him. Pastors and leaders are the tide that raises all the ships in the port. We must set the example.
Pastors and church leaders need to commit to pray for Revival. Jonathan Edwards said, “When people of God start to pray, that is Revival." Let’s as pastors and leaders commit to pray for one another. And if you can, we would love our pastors to commit to our pastor's monthly prayer time.
Let’s grow closer to Christ, pray for Revival, be humble, and see God move!
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Noel Williamson, Executive Director |
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Encourage Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Don't Pastor Alone
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RSVP to Noel Williamson
by Monday, March 20th at 9am
call/text (704) 380-5097
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Please plan to join your fellow SYBA pastors for monthly prayer. All pastors welcomed - senior, youth, associate, worship, etc.
Iredell County
1st Wednesday of every month
April 5 @ 8-9 am, SYBA office
Davie County
2nd Wednesday of every month
April 12 @ 8-9 am
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2023
NC Baptist
Minister's Wives Retreat
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Mobilize to Share Christ's Love |
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TUESDAYS: Afternoon appointments begin at 1:00pm
THURSDAYS: Morning appointments begin at 9:30am
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Thank you to all the churches that generously donated to the SYBA Food Pantry through the "Soup"er Bowl special emphasis. Approximately 80 boxes of crackers, 520 cans of soup, and 475 bags of Ramen noodles came in from our association of churches. |
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What is Your Church Planning?
Do you have an event planned that you would like to invite those outside your church to?
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April 2, 3, and 4 @ 7pm
Dr. David Troutman, local Pastor of Fallstown Baptist Church will be the revival preacher. Each evening there will be special music and old fashioned gospel preaching.
Please feel free to attend, invite your friends and family, and pray with us for revival.
"Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your mercy, Lord, And grant us your salvation." Psalm 85:6
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Revival Services
April 30 - May 3
6:30pm
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God is not done with the church! |
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This [RE]Vitalize conference will be offering real-world experiences and teaching to equip pastors, elders, deacons, lay leaders, and mission strategists. The teaching and information received will help shape church revitalization! Whether your church is plateaued or declining, you're replanting or revitalizing, fostering or being fostered, this [RE]Vitalize conference is for you! For more information, visit https://www.revitalizechurch.org and follow our Facebook page.
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The SBC Annual Meeting is at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Four full days of equipping and inspiration with nearly 200 ancillary meetings, events, and gatherings throughout the week. You’ll connect with leaders and laypersons from around the country to be encouraged, equipped and mobilized for Kingdom work.
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Construction Skills Training
Many volunteers say that they would volunteer more often if they felt more comfortable on a construction site. Construction Skills Training will introduce them to things like hanging and finishing drywall, building wheelchair ramps, laying vinyl plank flooring, and more. Each training is from 9 am - 3 pm so that volunteers can drive in that morning and be home by supper! There is an overnight option for those who choose it. We ask that a parent or chaperone accompany each participant between 10 -12 years of age at a 1:2 ratio and other minors at a 1:4 adult to student ratio. Cost is only $10 for the day and $21 overnight. Participants can sign up at this link: baptistsonmission.org/training/construction-training.
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What if we could see thousands profess Christ through believer's baptism on a single day? That's the heartbeat behind the statewide "Fill the Tank" baptism emphasis on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Will you commit to "fill the tank?"
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VBS Zoom Meetings!
Discover ideas for equipping your church to implement VBS in an exciting and impactful way. Learn from guest speakers and roundtable discussions. Hear what others are doing and gather recommendations as you plan for VBS. This time will help you prepare and execute an effective VBS regardless of the curriculum you use.
Dates and Topics
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Thursday, April 13 at 1pm — VBS Volunteer Leader Appreciation
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Saturday, April 22 at 10am — VBS Bargain – Basement Decorating
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Thursday, May 11 at 1pm — Leading a Child to Christ & Fabulous VBS Family Follow-Up
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Responsibilities:
1. Plan, coordinate, and lead church music ministry for all services; 2. Recruit, train, and develop music ministry team members; 3. Oversee ministry management software related to music ministry; 4. Supervise volunteers and/or paid positions related to the music ministry of the church; 5. Attend weekly staff meetings; 6. Oversee music ministry budget; 7. Participate in funerals and weddings as available; 8. Assume other duties related to music ministry as assigned by the Senior Pastor
Job requirements:
Commitment to involvement in the church’s ministries; Must be coachable with strong organizational skills; Relational with desire to develop people for ministry; Works well with others; Theologically proficient; Preference given to formal church music training
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Thank you!
SYBA Donations (Sept 1 2022 - Feb 28 2023)
Total Receipts $105,334
Total Budgeted Receipts $96,108
Received vs. Budget $9,226
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