The Block Church: See You at the Block
The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.
The spiritual dynamic of The Block Church changed dramatically when the leadership made the decision to raise up and develop an intercessors ministry.
“We minister to the broken people in our community through many ministries, and we attract a lot of people who want to join our church because of our ministries,” says Art Ayris, executive pastor of administration at First Baptist.
Last year, Evangel started a church two hours away inside the largest women’s prison in New York. A pastor and a team go every Thursday to share a message, preach and lead worship for the prisoners.
Pastor Wayne Bray maintains that God has organically been building and evolving their church year after year.
The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.
“This was a natural extension of who we have always been." -Pastor Darin wood
This move would not only give them room to grow, but also would enable them to do a lot more to fulfill their mission of being a church focused on “building the kingdom, one life at a time.”
Pastor Jaime Loya was intent on spiritual truths becoming a reality in the lives of everyday people. Hearing a message on a Sunday morning is meaningless if that message is not lived out all week long.
The fact that each student mentors a younger child helps develop relationships among students as well as their self-confidence.
Since Trace Church started using these white towels, baptism numbers have skyrocketed.