We seem to be living in a time when many are confused about the value of state convention networks and partnership.<\/p>\n
If you search Baptist history, you will discover that churches first joined to form local associations \u2013 the first in 1707. \u00a0In Southern Baptist circles, the next cooperating bodies to be formed were the state conventions. The Georgia Baptist State Convention was formed in 1822, the Kentucky Baptist Convention in 1837. When the Southern Baptist Convention was formed in 1845, nine state conventions sent delegates to the first meeting.<\/p>\n
The simple fact is, we need one another to fulfill God\u2019s call in our lives.<\/p>\n
I cannot speak for any state convention, but I can say the Baptist Convention of New Mexico offers an amazing range of resources and help for churches and pastors.<\/p>\n
In the business world, we often hear the term “ROI” (return on investment). Allow me to share some of the ROI in our state convention in the area of revitalization.<\/p>\n
The Baptist Convention of New Mexico has a team that, upon request, works with and walks beside the local church in revitalization. We have a network of pastors who are presently working diligently to lead their churches through the process of revitalization. The Scripture speaks of \u2018iron sharpening iron.\u201d \u00a0The concept is clear: We need each other and revitalization is best accomplished when we have other brothers to walk beside on the journey.<\/p>\n
The Baptist Convention of New Mexico team serves in many ways. First, we assist pastors and churches in understanding what revitalization is and is not:<\/p>\n
Revitalization is\u00a0not<\/u>:<\/p>\n Revitalization is:<\/p>\n\n