Uniformity, One Happy Church Family and Resistance to Mission

Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest
One effective strategy for initiating change in a declining church is to start a second worship service with modern music, projection system and informal liturgy. The point of the service is to connect with a younger generation who for the most part relate more readily to modern [...]

The River Christian Church Has Successful Launch

Pictured: Dave Rowe, Susie Tilton, Dave Griewe, Don Steinke, Kason Wedel, and Phil Eastman

Thank you for your prayers!
We had 268 people at church today! 116 in the first service and 184 in the second service… we subtracted 32 people who were serving and at both services. It was an awesome day! God was praised [...]

Church Growth Matters

Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest

I believe that Jesus wants his Body, the Church, to be healthy and strong. Not in a self-aggrandizing way. Not in a prideful, self-congratulatory way. Rather Jesus wants his church to be healthy and strong so that it is effective in making committed followers of Jesus [...]

Vision and Its Execution

Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest
The Region’s four landmarks are Leadership, Connection, Transformation and Church Planting. The Region Board updated these in March 2008 after much positive discussion concerning the Region’s direction over the last four years. “Communication” has now become “Connection” to better convey that we value our association together. “Church [...]

Is Vision Overrated?

Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest

First Baptist Church of Somewhere, Idaho having heard of the benefits of crafting a compelling vision, formed a vision committee. The committee went off for a Friday evening and Saturday morning retreat to do the work. After considerable discussion, a smattering of prayer, and not a [...]