by Wayne Guinn
The year 2010 is now history. Looking back, there were some real challenges but many blessings. From the reports I can get, at least 34 new churches were birthed last year. Several new building projects, remodeling programs, and property purchases were made. This is all representative of the souls saved, new families reached, hearts blessed, rededications made, and baptismal waters stirred. And let’s not forget the rebirth of several dying churches across the country. This has become as much a part of the work of the NCPO as helping start new churches. Please continue to pray for us as we labor with our state fellowships to expand our BBFI.
The two major challenges of 2011 still remain the same — men and money. Recruiting new church planters and finding men willing to take a distressed and dying or dead church and breathe new life into it is still our biggest need. Pray the Lord of the harvest that He will raise up laborers.
The other big challenge is money. I rejoice in the 84 church-bank churches who have joined us this past year to help us raise the funds necessary to expand and continue our church loan work. My goal and prayer is that God would give us 300 churches to stand with us in this work. If we can reach this goal, I believe we can raise between $750,000 and $1 million a year for church planting. Would your church be one of 300 to help make it happen?
Call (419)961-7500 for information on how to get started or email office@bbfincpo.com. Thanks for your prayer and support!