The Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s Spring Outreach Strategy recently kicked off as pastors were invited to share the message of John 3:16 on March 16.
“Lots of synergy was created throughout Arkansas on March 16 as the basic truths of John 3:16 were preached and people were saved. Many more people were trained to share their faith and left worship services committed to intentionally passing on the message of salvation,” ABSC Community Missions Strategist Clint Ritchie said.
“It was our prayer that 3:16 on March 16 would launch a culture of evangelism in our churches that would continue through the Spring Outreach Strategy. I believe we are seeing this prayer answered.”
At Calvary Baptist Church in Corning, pastor Kevin Simmons shared that leading up to the kickoff they prayer walked and drove around the neighborhoods inviting folks to the service. He said they saw several first-time guests and had a higher Sunday morning attendance.
‘Encouraged and hopeful’
“Though I am unaware of salvation decisions from today, we look forward to hearing more of the impact. I’m encouraged and hopeful in our follow up with guests,” Simmons said.
At Ruddell Hill Baptist Church in Batesville, Pastor Tyler Bramlett said they had one salvation on that Sunday and many others make a decision to further their walk with Christ.
Pastor BJ Chatman at Harrisburg First Baptist Church said they baptized eight people amongst one of the largest attended services they have had in the last couple of years.
“God is moving at FBC Harrisburg as we are experiencing a true move of young people being saved, adults recommitting themselves to the Lord, families being restored,” Chatman said.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Mary Alford and originally published by Arkansas Baptist News.
