amen brother Kevin now fellows this is a brother Original Free Will Baptist
Preacher (and my neighbor I might add) Kevin I am going to try to go to the
next pastors breakfast.
here because of Jesus
Charlie
Phil.4:13
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Jackson" <kevinj41@...>
To: <pastorsforum@...>
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 10:20 AM
Subject: RE: [PastorsForum] largest churches
> I pastor a church that is over 240 years old. In that time it has seen its
> ups and downs. In the late 1960's was its biggest attendance, around 300.
> Since then it has split twice. We average around 110, with over 300 on the
> roles. We are trying to purge them and have the number down to about 185.
>
> In my 25 years of pastoring I have pastored little churches, 20-25 - to
> good
> size churches 200-250. Every size church needs a pastor, it took me 20
> years
> to learn that. Now understand I would love to see the church grow to its
> potential, and I pray every night that God would spark the church and that
> we would understand the great commission as He would have us too and beat
> the bushes for the lost. But I am the pastor of these people, and as long
> as
> God leads me to stay, I will pastor these people.
>
> Maybe I look at it wrong, some of us have 1 talent, some 5, some 10. I
> will
> be faithful with the 1 talent that He has given me. I want those with the
> large churches to be faithful with the 10 talents God has given them. Then
> when we all get to heaven we will hear "well done thy good and faithful
> servant". I have no jealousy for those who pastor large or mega churches.
> I
> praise God that there are those that have that ability, and I even try to
> glean from them things that might help my church. I don't feel sorry for
> myself, because I have the greatest privilege of any man, I get to share
> the
> Gospel of Christ with people, and every now and then I get the opportunity
> to get on my knees with one and watch the great act of salvation come into
> a
> life. If anyone can think of a profession, or a job, that you can say will
> change a soul I would like to know what it is.
>
> Do I get discouraged? You bet. Have I ever wanted to quit? Does last week
> count? Do I get tired of the petty ness of God's people? Of course! But I
> am
> determined to be faithful in what God has given me, I encourage all of you
> to do the same.
>
> Pastoring for the one who died for us!
>
> Kevin Jackson
> Gum Swmap OFWB Church
> Belvoir, NC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven G. Rockhill [mailto:revrock@...]
> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:35 AM
> To: pastorsforum@...
> Subject: Re: [PastorsForum] largest churches
>
> That's o.k. Charlie, they also forgot Lisbon Ref. Presby. Church,
> Lisbon, NY 65
> No boasting and no bragging and no jealousy, but I would be
> interested in the member stats for those on the list if you care to share.
>
> We are currently at 66 members with our average attendance last year was
> around 61. We are in the process of doing a purge of the rolls so that
> will drop by a few (2-3 people). We certainly have room to grow both
> numerically and spiritually. My desire has been that the Gospel will go
> forth from our church and spread throughout the region and I am very
> thankful for how the Lord has blessed us.
>
>
> Peace,
> Steve
>
>
>
> Charlie Carroll Jr. wrote:
> > You forgot one, Sweet Gum Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church Stokes
> > North Carolina 150
> > here because of Jesus
> > Charlie
> > Phil.4:13
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Steven G. Rockhill" <revrock@...>
> > To: <pastorsforum@...>
> > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 6:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: [PastorsForum] largest churches
> >
> >
> >
> >>Here you go:
> >>
> >>this is for US churches based on 2003
> >>
> >>Church Attendance* City, State Pastor
> >>Lakewood Church 25,060 Houston, Tex. Joel Osteen
> >>World Changers 23,093 College Park, Ga. Rev. Creflo Dollar
> >>Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa 20,000 Santa Ana, Calif. Chuck Smith
> >>The Potter's House 18,500 Dallas, Tex. Bishop T.D. Jakes
> >>Second Baptist Church 18,000 Houston, Tex. Dr. H. Edwin Young
> >>Southeast Christian Church 17,863 Louisville, Ky. Bob Russell
> >>First Assembly of God 17,532 Phoenix, Ariz. Dr. Tommy J. Barnett
> >>Willow Creek Community Church 17,115 S. Barrington, Ill. Bill Hybels
> >>Calvary Chapel of Ft. Lauderdale 17,000 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pastor
> >>Bob Coy
> >>Saddleback Valley Community Church 15,030 Lake Forest, Calif. Dr.
> >>Rick Warren
> >>
> >>here is the site
> >> http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/17/cz_lk_0917megachurch.html
> >>
> >>
> >>Peace,
> >>Steve
> >>
> >>
>
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