Vacation Bible School has already produced several salvation experiences over the last few weeks in the Central Baptist Association. Lebanon Baptist Church shared that they had ten professions of faith. Bradfordsville Baptist Church shared that they had four professions of faith. That is not a bad start to this summer’s VBS. Praise the Lord! VBS is one of our greatest opportunities of evangelism through the church in reaching the community.

With the temperature rising, one of the ways that you can minister as a church in the community is to be aware of who may not have access to air conditioning. You might consider opening your church building up at certain times of the day to allow those who need to cool off. Yes, even that is a ministry.

As a church body one must always be looking for ways to connect with their community. Vacation Bible School, Opening the church doors during inclement weather, having free yard sales, taking food to the needy in the community, delivering baked cookies or a pie to people who are non-church members, etc. God uses these ways for you to show His love and kindness to people. It opens doors for you to share with them the gospel. The church must be creative today in reaching people for Jesus Christ. Don’t sell anything short if it will help people come to Jesus.

Take advantage of the training opportunities that are available today through the association and state convention. If you are a Pastor, Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Music Director, Youth Minister, Church Secretary, WMU Director, etc., there are many opportunities for you during the year to get training that is very valuable to you and your church. Every event is filled with tools that you can take back to your church and implement. You also meet and hear from people all across the state and association in what they are doing in their church that may be helpful for you.