BCNE: Vermont

A letter to Vermont church leaders

Serving in Vermont can be difficult and lonely. But what has touched my heart the most since becoming a regional coordinator is the care that each and every one of you is pouring into the community where God has placed you — and God’s continuous and steadfast faithfulness to meet your needs through the wider Church.

God created us for fellowship with Him and with each other. And with His help, as we continue to build relationships with each other and partner together for the Kingdom, we will see a great harvest! I’m here to partner with you, equip you and encourage you as we work to embrace the lost, engage the seeker and edify the saint.

Embrace the lost

As a native New Englander, God has burdened my heart for the folks that live in this region of the world, 97% of whom are unreached. While many see this as horrific, I see it as an opportunity. More than nine out of every ten people we encounter do not have a relationship with Jesus. Let’s get the folks in our network of churches trained and equipped to share their faith! It’s a beautiful thing when a life becomes transformed by the power of the Gospel – chains fall off and healing occurs. (If you’re interested in applying for an evangelism grant, check out this link.)

Engage the seeker

People are looking for a safe place to feel welcome and appreciated. Understanding people’s hearts and inviting them to use their talents is essential in helping people to experience the joy of Jesus through serving. Mentoring new believers and connecting them with others is another great way to keep them growing in their faith and becoming better disciples. We have resources to equip churches that want to build up small groups or organize mission trip experiences that will strengthen all participants.

Edify the saint

Sharing the wisdom God has given each of us with the next generation is critical for the preservation of God’s Church.  Seminary courses, Disaster Relief training, chaplaincy training, leadership development and getting involved with a church plant or revitalization are just a few of the ways strong believers can continue to grow disciples and serve God in an impactful way. We cannot quit; the harvest is waiting on us!

Don’t forget

As the Vermont regional coordinator, my desire is to meet with every BCNE pastor and leader in Vermont for prayer and encouragement. Whatever is going on in your church, remember that I’m here for you.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:20 that we are not laboring alone; in fact, He promises to be with us to the very end of the age. Let’s join up with Jesus, and together see the light from our churches ignite into another Great Awakening revival!