Harry's Blog https://www.snba.net Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:34:34 -0400 https://www.churchplantmedia.com/ August 2026...CHURCH PLANTING: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/august-2026-church-planting:-whats-it-all-about https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/august-2026-church-planting:-whats-it-all-about#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:45:26 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/august-2026-church-planting:-whats-it-all-about CHURCH PLANTING: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

There is a need for many churches in Southern Nevada. People keep moving here from all over the country and even the world. God is going to hold us responsible for these newcomers to hear the Gospel. They are coming from California, Mexico, Peru, all over the world. We need more churches to reach these newcomers and those who have not yet heard the gospel who live here.  Find out how you can have a role in starting a new church or supporting an existing church plant by attending BuildX, SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2026.

BuildX is a gathering of church leaders, pastors, and laity, who are passionate about seeing people saved through existing churches and new church plants. To hear the reports of lives being changed and kingdom advancement through to church extension, attend BUILDX.

BuildX is for every Nevada Baptist Church. We are all serving on the same mission field. We are better together. We need each other. Your church should begin by asking God, what part is my church to play in reaching the unreached? Then consider partnering with a planter, financially supporting a new church; consider being a sending church or becoming a planter yourself.

We are all in this together. NAMB, NBC, SNBA, are all partners in reaching Southern Nevada for Christ. We need each other. I urge you to come to BuildX to learn how your church can be a part of the Nevada Baptist Convention church planting movement.

For more details go to BUILDXNEVADA.NET

]]> CHURCH PLANTING: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

There is a need for many churches in Southern Nevada. People keep moving here from all over the country and even the world. God is going to hold us responsible for these newcomers to hear the Gospel. They are coming from California, Mexico, Peru, all over the world. We need more churches to reach these newcomers and those who have not yet heard the gospel who live here.  Find out how you can have a role in starting a new church or supporting an existing church plant by attending BuildX, SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2026.

BuildX is a gathering of church leaders, pastors, and laity, who are passionate about seeing people saved through existing churches and new church plants. To hear the reports of lives being changed and kingdom advancement through to church extension, attend BUILDX.

BuildX is for every Nevada Baptist Church. We are all serving on the same mission field. We are better together. We need each other. Your church should begin by asking God, what part is my church to play in reaching the unreached? Then consider partnering with a planter, financially supporting a new church; consider being a sending church or becoming a planter yourself.

We are all in this together. NAMB, NBC, SNBA, are all partners in reaching Southern Nevada for Christ. We need each other. I urge you to come to BuildX to learn how your church can be a part of the Nevada Baptist Convention church planting movement.

For more details go to BUILDXNEVADA.NET

]]> June 2026 ... https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/june-2026 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/june-2026#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:12 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/june-2026 Good morning, I just had breakfast with good friend, Dan Newburn. He is the pastor of Sun City Community Church. It is a senior adult church in Sun City Summerlin. We talked about a lot of stuff: friends, family, church history –history of Las Vegas. I have been serving here for 47 years, and Dan was here when I came here. Dan was raised Methodist. He came to Las Vegas to serve Methodist churches. He was offered an American Baptist Church (Homesite) and became pastor there. After that he pastored Redrock Southern Baptist Church. Then he planted Summerlin Community Baptist Church and has pastored Sun City for several years.

We discussed the evolution of churches. From mostly community churches (reaching people within walking distance of the church) to churches reaching people of like kind. Today people travel to a church of their choice rather than worshiping with their neighbors.

The early churches for Southern Baptist in Las Vegas were on a grid planned out as a church every 3 miles. Take Owens 5+ for example; east to west. Sunrise, College Park, the Twin Lakes. Each were identified by the target neighborhood they served. North of College Park was Calvary So BC and south of College Park were Homesite and Parkdale.

We were organized so that the target community was evangelized. We all did evangelistic events to reach our community. Being ignorant of the strategy, I evangelized area to Sunrise, and the pastor called me and told me I was in his territory. We knew our community and planned evangelistic events, opened our building to the community. We were involved in our geographic community.

Does your church have a defined evangelistic target? Who are you planning to target?

How is it going?

]]> Good morning, I just had breakfast with good friend, Dan Newburn. He is the pastor of Sun City Community Church. It is a senior adult church in Sun City Summerlin. We talked about a lot of stuff: friends, family, church history –history of Las Vegas. I have been serving here for 47 years, and Dan was here when I came here. Dan was raised Methodist. He came to Las Vegas to serve Methodist churches. He was offered an American Baptist Church (Homesite) and became pastor there. After that he pastored Redrock Southern Baptist Church. Then he planted Summerlin Community Baptist Church and has pastored Sun City for several years.

We discussed the evolution of churches. From mostly community churches (reaching people within walking distance of the church) to churches reaching people of like kind. Today people travel to a church of their choice rather than worshiping with their neighbors.

The early churches for Southern Baptist in Las Vegas were on a grid planned out as a church every 3 miles. Take Owens 5+ for example; east to west. Sunrise, College Park, the Twin Lakes. Each were identified by the target neighborhood they served. North of College Park was Calvary So BC and south of College Park were Homesite and Parkdale.

We were organized so that the target community was evangelized. We all did evangelistic events to reach our community. Being ignorant of the strategy, I evangelized area to Sunrise, and the pastor called me and told me I was in his territory. We knew our community and planned evangelistic events, opened our building to the community. We were involved in our geographic community.

Does your church have a defined evangelistic target? Who are you planning to target?

How is it going?

]]> JULY... https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/july https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/july#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:41:10 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/july      I recently participated in the ordination of three men as deacons of a local
church. It is a great responsibility to be a deacon. Before you are, Acts 6:3
says you are to be men of good reputation, full of the Spirit, and of wisdom.
In order to be calledout as a deacon you are to be Godly men. Men who are
looked up to by the community at large and by the church you are to serve.
Deacons serve as examples to the world of what a Christian is.
     I Timothy 6:1-6 describes the nature of a deacon. He is a man of dignity. He
is a man of his word. He does not get drunk. He is not greedy. He is
respected by the community. He knows the Bible and lives by its tenants.
When he fails, he seeks God’s forgiveness, repents and returns to serving
God. He is Christ-like in his walk. He is an example of how to live to all who
sees him.
     In this worship service I described 5 deacons. One was a soul winner, one
was a discipler, one was a minister, one was a peacemaker and one was
servant. All were model Christians. I was overcome with the importance of
deacons to a church. They hold up a high standard for the average church
member to immolate. We should all strive to meet the description of a
deacon in Acts 6:3 and I Timothy 6:1-6. Our goal should be to
become Christ-like in our conduct.

]]>      I recently participated in the ordination of three men as deacons of a local
church. It is a great responsibility to be a deacon. Before you are, Acts 6:3
says you are to be men of good reputation, full of the Spirit, and of wisdom.
In order to be calledout as a deacon you are to be Godly men. Men who are
looked up to by the community at large and by the church you are to serve.
Deacons serve as examples to the world of what a Christian is.
     I Timothy 6:1-6 describes the nature of a deacon. He is a man of dignity. He
is a man of his word. He does not get drunk. He is not greedy. He is
respected by the community. He knows the Bible and lives by its tenants.
When he fails, he seeks God’s forgiveness, repents and returns to serving
God. He is Christ-like in his walk. He is an example of how to live to all who
sees him.
     In this worship service I described 5 deacons. One was a soul winner, one
was a discipler, one was a minister, one was a peacemaker and one was
servant. All were model Christians. I was overcome with the importance of
deacons to a church. They hold up a high standard for the average church
member to immolate. We should all strive to meet the description of a
deacon in Acts 6:3 and I Timothy 6:1-6. Our goal should be to
become Christ-like in our conduct.

]]> May 2026... COOPERATION THE BAPTIST WAY https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/may-2026-cooperation-the-baptist-way https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/may-2026-cooperation-the-baptist-way#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 15:13:23 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/may-2026-cooperation-the-baptist-way WOW! We just finished Vacation Bible School training, and it was a great event—very encouraging. We had 117 workers trained, 11 trainees, and 21 churches represented. Everyone had a positive experience.

Throughout the training, we recognized again that the role of VBS is to proclaim the Gospel to people who do not know Jesus Christ. Many people may never hear the Gospel without VBS. For most Baptist churches, VBS is one of the most effective evangelism outreaches we have.

If your church has never experienced VBS, try it this year! It is fun, effective, and a great way to meet your neighbors.

Recently, we have heard a lot about “Being Better Together.” VBS is one area where sharing resources and workers has always been normal. Smaller churches often depend on larger churches to share decorations and materials. Sometimes a smaller church needs help with staffing and may need to borrow a worker or two. We team up and work together to present Christ to a lost world.

If your church needs help, let us know. We can help act as matchmakers to connect churches with available resources and workers.

One last thing about VBS—don’t forget the adults. Churches that offer Adult VBS consistently see adults accept Jesus Christ. Adults need Jesus too.

]]> WOW! We just finished Vacation Bible School training, and it was a great event—very encouraging. We had 117 workers trained, 11 trainees, and 21 churches represented. Everyone had a positive experience.

Throughout the training, we recognized again that the role of VBS is to proclaim the Gospel to people who do not know Jesus Christ. Many people may never hear the Gospel without VBS. For most Baptist churches, VBS is one of the most effective evangelism outreaches we have.

If your church has never experienced VBS, try it this year! It is fun, effective, and a great way to meet your neighbors.

Recently, we have heard a lot about “Being Better Together.” VBS is one area where sharing resources and workers has always been normal. Smaller churches often depend on larger churches to share decorations and materials. Sometimes a smaller church needs help with staffing and may need to borrow a worker or two. We team up and work together to present Christ to a lost world.

If your church needs help, let us know. We can help act as matchmakers to connect churches with available resources and workers.

One last thing about VBS—don’t forget the adults. Churches that offer Adult VBS consistently see adults accept Jesus Christ. Adults need Jesus too.

]]> April 2026 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/april-2026 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/april-2026#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:32:30 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/april-2026 In 1845 Southern Baptist organized as a Mission Sending organization.  They had one purpose: the Great Commission.  Southern Baptist were people of the Word who believed that they were called to take the gospel to the lost world.  We won them to Christ one person at a time.  Each making their own choice.

Our worship services were filled with the gospel.  We sang those old revival songs: Are You Washed in the Blood; Nothing but the Blood of Jesus; Jesus Paid It All; There is Power in the Blood and the Blood Never Loses Its Power.  We were evangelistic in our music, our testimony, and our sermons.  We became the largest Protestation denomination by preaching the gospel.  The gospel is still the same.  The lost are still destined for hell.  We must keep at the task of sharing the good news with all of those we encounter.  Joining us in our effort to reach the world for Christ are these new pastors:

Dr. Shelby Yanaga is the new pastor of Redrock Baptist Church.  He is a graduate of Southwestern Seminary.  (Shelby is from Hawaii)

Elder Trintion Holmes is the new pastor of Gethsemani Missionary Baptist Church.  He is a graduate of Grand Canyon University and a lifelong resident of Las Vegas.

Dr. Tim Steele is the new Interim Pastor at First Baptist Church, Mesquite.  He has been a church planter, and a pastor; he comes to Nevada from Michigan.

Captain Burrell is the new Pastor of Frontier Southern Baptist Church.  He is a long-term member of the church and has served as the Interim since Pastor Barnes had a stroke. He was installed as the Pastor recently.

]]> In 1845 Southern Baptist organized as a Mission Sending organization.  They had one purpose: the Great Commission.  Southern Baptist were people of the Word who believed that they were called to take the gospel to the lost world.  We won them to Christ one person at a time.  Each making their own choice.

Our worship services were filled with the gospel.  We sang those old revival songs: Are You Washed in the Blood; Nothing but the Blood of Jesus; Jesus Paid It All; There is Power in the Blood and the Blood Never Loses Its Power.  We were evangelistic in our music, our testimony, and our sermons.  We became the largest Protestation denomination by preaching the gospel.  The gospel is still the same.  The lost are still destined for hell.  We must keep at the task of sharing the good news with all of those we encounter.  Joining us in our effort to reach the world for Christ are these new pastors:

Dr. Shelby Yanaga is the new pastor of Redrock Baptist Church.  He is a graduate of Southwestern Seminary.  (Shelby is from Hawaii)

Elder Trintion Holmes is the new pastor of Gethsemani Missionary Baptist Church.  He is a graduate of Grand Canyon University and a lifelong resident of Las Vegas.

Dr. Tim Steele is the new Interim Pastor at First Baptist Church, Mesquite.  He has been a church planter, and a pastor; he comes to Nevada from Michigan.

Captain Burrell is the new Pastor of Frontier Southern Baptist Church.  He is a long-term member of the church and has served as the Interim since Pastor Barnes had a stroke. He was installed as the Pastor recently.

]]> ARE YOU SEEING PEOPLE SAVED? https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/are-you-seeing-people-saved https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/are-you-seeing-people-saved#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:04:10 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/are-you-seeing-people-saved ARE YOU SEEING PEOPLE SAVED?

In 1845, the Southern Baptist Convention was formed to get the gospel to the ends of the earth. Our primary purpose is to get the gospel out and see people saved.

During the 20th century the SBC grew to be the largest denomination. Here are the methods they used to make us the largest protestant denomination in the world.

  1. Decisional Preaching of the gospel and calling for a response each Sunday during worship.
  2. Sunday School for All Ages was seen as a way to get lost people to come to church to study without having to join the church.
  3. Personal Evangelism training for every member to know how to share the gospel and use their personal testimony to share the story of salvation. Every member evangelized.
  4. Fall and Spring Meetings where a person could invite their friends to come hear the gospel and be saved.

In other words, SBC churches became hot beds of evangelism where the church systematically sought the salvation of the lost in their community.

This system of evangelism was supported by a church-wide discipleship program. From the cradle to the grave members were taught how to be like Christ! How to lead! Understand Church Polity: Stewardship etc. Discipleship was intentional and an entire church program.

Maybe if we did these things we would see more people saved!

]]> ARE YOU SEEING PEOPLE SAVED?

In 1845, the Southern Baptist Convention was formed to get the gospel to the ends of the earth. Our primary purpose is to get the gospel out and see people saved.

During the 20th century the SBC grew to be the largest denomination. Here are the methods they used to make us the largest protestant denomination in the world.

  1. Decisional Preaching of the gospel and calling for a response each Sunday during worship.
  2. Sunday School for All Ages was seen as a way to get lost people to come to church to study without having to join the church.
  3. Personal Evangelism training for every member to know how to share the gospel and use their personal testimony to share the story of salvation. Every member evangelized.
  4. Fall and Spring Meetings where a person could invite their friends to come hear the gospel and be saved.

In other words, SBC churches became hot beds of evangelism where the church systematically sought the salvation of the lost in their community.

This system of evangelism was supported by a church-wide discipleship program. From the cradle to the grave members were taught how to be like Christ! How to lead! Understand Church Polity: Stewardship etc. Discipleship was intentional and an entire church program.

Maybe if we did these things we would see more people saved!

]]> CALLED TO MISSION https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/called-to-mission https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/called-to-mission#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:25:55 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/called-to-mission CALLED TO MISSION

I recently was given a few moments on the program of Build X 2025 luncheon. I prepared a presentation on the role of the association of churches and why you should be a part of the association, but I stopped in the middle of my talk & changed my presentation to a call to mission from Acts 1:8. I believe this is of the Lord.

According to Acts 1:8 there is a clear responsibility for the salvation of the people in your Jerusalem, the local church field. This is your church’s primary responsibility. God will hold you responsible to reach your assigned field. 

But I challenge you to raise your eyes & see your Judea or your local association field. We need to see the lostness around us & call out members of our church to reach the 23 zip codes with no SBC witness representing 731,318 people. God told us to go to our Judea. I challenge you to have a mission team working to reach these 23 zip codes. Your first responsibility is your church field first but raise your eyes to see the lostness of Southern Nevada & respond.

Next, God called us to reach our Samaria. This is cross-cultural evangelism. There are 140 countries represented in the CCSD. There are 111 different languages spoken in homes by students of the CCSD. One third of Clark County residents speak a language other than English in their home. 

There are 20 language groups of over 3,100 people in Clark County, we only minister to six of these groups. I challenge you, look for a person of peace in your church that speaks a language other than English and start a fellowship for that language. We are responsible for cross-cultured evangelism. Ask me how I can help you. 

Finally, we are responsible for the world. Some in your church may be called to go. The Biblical model is some stay home & support missionaries, others are commissioned and go like Paul in Acts 13. Preach a challenge to those who are called to surrender to God’s control and go to the mission field. 

Four avenues of missions, Our home field (Jerusalem) Our associational field (Judea), Cross-cultured (Samaria) & Foreign missions (world). 

This is a long article, but I believe it is inspired by the Holy Spirit. If you would like to serve on an Associational Mission Development Team let me know.

 

]]> CALLED TO MISSION

I recently was given a few moments on the program of Build X 2025 luncheon. I prepared a presentation on the role of the association of churches and why you should be a part of the association, but I stopped in the middle of my talk & changed my presentation to a call to mission from Acts 1:8. I believe this is of the Lord.

According to Acts 1:8 there is a clear responsibility for the salvation of the people in your Jerusalem, the local church field. This is your church’s primary responsibility. God will hold you responsible to reach your assigned field. 

But I challenge you to raise your eyes & see your Judea or your local association field. We need to see the lostness around us & call out members of our church to reach the 23 zip codes with no SBC witness representing 731,318 people. God told us to go to our Judea. I challenge you to have a mission team working to reach these 23 zip codes. Your first responsibility is your church field first but raise your eyes to see the lostness of Southern Nevada & respond.

Next, God called us to reach our Samaria. This is cross-cultural evangelism. There are 140 countries represented in the CCSD. There are 111 different languages spoken in homes by students of the CCSD. One third of Clark County residents speak a language other than English in their home. 

There are 20 language groups of over 3,100 people in Clark County, we only minister to six of these groups. I challenge you, look for a person of peace in your church that speaks a language other than English and start a fellowship for that language. We are responsible for cross-cultured evangelism. Ask me how I can help you. 

Finally, we are responsible for the world. Some in your church may be called to go. The Biblical model is some stay home & support missionaries, others are commissioned and go like Paul in Acts 13. Preach a challenge to those who are called to surrender to God’s control and go to the mission field. 

Four avenues of missions, Our home field (Jerusalem) Our associational field (Judea), Cross-cultured (Samaria) & Foreign missions (world). 

This is a long article, but I believe it is inspired by the Holy Spirit. If you would like to serve on an Associational Mission Development Team let me know.

 

]]> REVIVE US AGAIN https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/revive-us-again https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/revive-us-again#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:37:27 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/revive-us-again Revive Us Again...

As I was praying, I had a Baptist Hymnal in my hand, and I was looking for a word from God. That word came from the song, “Revive Us Again.” You know the chorus, Hallelujah Thine the Glory, Hallelujah Amen, Hallelujah Thine the Glory, Revive Us Again.”

Well, that got me thinking about revival, another song struck a chord. It was called “Send a Great Revival.” It triggered a series of thoughts. First, you can’t be revived until you are saved. You must be born again for a personal revival to occur. This seems obvious. Only we are always praying for a national revival when the nation needs to be saved first, before a revival comes.

Next for a personal revival to occur, we must repent of our personal sins. Everyone is a sinner. If we say we do not sing, then we are a liar. Sin doesn’t stop enticing us when we get saved. We still fall into a trap. So, for a personal revival we must repent of our sin and come to God for cleansing. (I John 1:9:) “If we confess our sins God will forgive our sins and restores our righteousness.” So first we must a be a Christian. Then we need to repent of our sins. Now we are restored in fellowship with God and man, our guilt is removed and our joy restored. This is a personal revival, relationship to God restored, no more guilt and a sense of joy.

When we experience a personal revival, our joy is restored. We are as we were when we first were saved. Full of joy, happiness, love and excitement. We are unable to hold it all in. We want everybody to know the joy we have.

So here is the formula for a national revival. First, we must have a personal revival in our soul. This happens when we repent of our sins, and we get all excited about Jesus again. When that happens, then we will go tell everybody about Jesus. Just like the song says, “Get all excited, go tell everybody that Jesus Christ is King, Jesus

Christ is still the King of Kings.”

When this happens to Christians, be prepared a national revival is coming.

]]> Revive Us Again...

As I was praying, I had a Baptist Hymnal in my hand, and I was looking for a word from God. That word came from the song, “Revive Us Again.” You know the chorus, Hallelujah Thine the Glory, Hallelujah Amen, Hallelujah Thine the Glory, Revive Us Again.”

Well, that got me thinking about revival, another song struck a chord. It was called “Send a Great Revival.” It triggered a series of thoughts. First, you can’t be revived until you are saved. You must be born again for a personal revival to occur. This seems obvious. Only we are always praying for a national revival when the nation needs to be saved first, before a revival comes.

Next for a personal revival to occur, we must repent of our personal sins. Everyone is a sinner. If we say we do not sing, then we are a liar. Sin doesn’t stop enticing us when we get saved. We still fall into a trap. So, for a personal revival we must repent of our sin and come to God for cleansing. (I John 1:9:) “If we confess our sins God will forgive our sins and restores our righteousness.” So first we must a be a Christian. Then we need to repent of our sins. Now we are restored in fellowship with God and man, our guilt is removed and our joy restored. This is a personal revival, relationship to God restored, no more guilt and a sense of joy.

When we experience a personal revival, our joy is restored. We are as we were when we first were saved. Full of joy, happiness, love and excitement. We are unable to hold it all in. We want everybody to know the joy we have.

So here is the formula for a national revival. First, we must have a personal revival in our soul. This happens when we repent of our sins, and we get all excited about Jesus again. When that happens, then we will go tell everybody about Jesus. Just like the song says, “Get all excited, go tell everybody that Jesus Christ is King, Jesus

Christ is still the King of Kings.”

When this happens to Christians, be prepared a national revival is coming.

]]> PARTENERS IN THE SPREADING OF THE GOSPEL https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/parteners-in-the-spreading-of-the-gospel https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/parteners-in-the-spreading-of-the-gospel#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:44:33 -0400 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/parteners-in-the-spreading-of-the-gospel PARTNERS IN THE SPREADING OF THE GOSPEL

Philippians 1:3-5 says, “I thank God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my prayers, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”

Partnership, working together toward a common goal—the proclamation of the gospel—each partner bringing their unique gift to add value to the team. Partnership in the proclamation of the gospel is what the Southern Baptist Convention is all about. We have amassed the largest army of volunteers in spreading the gospel. Some 14 or 15 million members are all part of a team.

Being a part of the SBC is being a part of the over 4,000 missionaries on the field proclaiming the gospel. Being a part of the SBC is being a part of educating multiple thousands of seminary students preparing to proclaim to a lost world. Being a SB means you are concerned about lostness, hunger, refugees, education and so much more.

Each year in June the SBC meets as a convention to discuss and approve the strategy guiding our efforts as a team in “spreading the gospel”. It is an important meeting; where each church sends representatives, called messengers to vote their conscious under God’s leadership on the direction of the SBC team. It is important that each church, if possible, and messengers attend the team meeting, this year in Dallas, Texas.

I am going as a messenger from my church. Please, if possible, send messengers from your church. It is important. Here is the LINK to information of the SBC Convention

SBC CONVENTION
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, Texas
June 8 – 12

]]> PARTNERS IN THE SPREADING OF THE GOSPEL

Philippians 1:3-5 says, “I thank God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my prayers, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”

Partnership, working together toward a common goal—the proclamation of the gospel—each partner bringing their unique gift to add value to the team. Partnership in the proclamation of the gospel is what the Southern Baptist Convention is all about. We have amassed the largest army of volunteers in spreading the gospel. Some 14 or 15 million members are all part of a team.

Being a part of the SBC is being a part of the over 4,000 missionaries on the field proclaiming the gospel. Being a part of the SBC is being a part of educating multiple thousands of seminary students preparing to proclaim to a lost world. Being a SB means you are concerned about lostness, hunger, refugees, education and so much more.

Each year in June the SBC meets as a convention to discuss and approve the strategy guiding our efforts as a team in “spreading the gospel”. It is an important meeting; where each church sends representatives, called messengers to vote their conscious under God’s leadership on the direction of the SBC team. It is important that each church, if possible, and messengers attend the team meeting, this year in Dallas, Texas.

I am going as a messenger from my church. Please, if possible, send messengers from your church. It is important. Here is the LINK to information of the SBC Convention

SBC CONVENTION
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, Texas
June 8 – 12

]]> KINGDOM PRINICIPES https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/kingdom-prinicipes https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/kingdom-prinicipes#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:32:38 -0500 https://www.snba.net/from-the-desk-of-harry-watson/post/kingdom-prinicipes Kingdom Principles by Gene Mims, Introduces the 1 – 5 – 4 formula of churchmanship.  It is simple in application.  The formula is this:

1 – Commission – The Great Commission: (A) Make disciples, bring individuals to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ; (B) Baptizing them into church membership; and (C) Teaching them to live a Christian life. (Matthew 28:18-20)

5 – Functions of the church:  Evangelize the lost: Teach godly living; Ministry to the needs of the people; when you do the first three things you will develop a close bond of love for each other called fellowship; and finally when you are experiencing God’s action in saving souls, teaching the saints, and ministry needs are being met, you will Worship the living God.  (Matthew 9:34; Acts 2:41-27)

4 – Outcomes of a church practicing the five functions are:  Numeric growth (Acts 2:21, 27); Spiritual transformation, we will become new creatures (Colossians 3: 1-17); ministry expansion, we will be doing more for the Kingdom; and Kingdom expansion, new missions will be started.

The 1 – 5 – 4 formula is a tool to measure are effectiveness again.  Ask yourself these questions:
     Is my church remembering the main thing, the Great Commission?
     Is my church maintaining a balanced approach to churchmanship by doing all five functions of the church?
    Are we seeing the desired outcome?
         New Believers?                               Spiritual Transformation?
         Ministry Expansion?                     Kingdom Advance?


Just Saying - Harry

]]> Kingdom Principles by Gene Mims, Introduces the 1 – 5 – 4 formula of churchmanship.  It is simple in application.  The formula is this:

1 – Commission – The Great Commission: (A) Make disciples, bring individuals to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ; (B) Baptizing them into church membership; and (C) Teaching them to live a Christian life. (Matthew 28:18-20)

5 – Functions of the church:  Evangelize the lost: Teach godly living; Ministry to the needs of the people; when you do the first three things you will develop a close bond of love for each other called fellowship; and finally when you are experiencing God’s action in saving souls, teaching the saints, and ministry needs are being met, you will Worship the living God.  (Matthew 9:34; Acts 2:41-27)

4 – Outcomes of a church practicing the five functions are:  Numeric growth (Acts 2:21, 27); Spiritual transformation, we will become new creatures (Colossians 3: 1-17); ministry expansion, we will be doing more for the Kingdom; and Kingdom expansion, new missions will be started.

The 1 – 5 – 4 formula is a tool to measure are effectiveness again.  Ask yourself these questions:
     Is my church remembering the main thing, the Great Commission?
     Is my church maintaining a balanced approach to churchmanship by doing all five functions of the church?
    Are we seeing the desired outcome?
         New Believers?                               Spiritual Transformation?
         Ministry Expansion?                     Kingdom Advance?


Just Saying - Harry

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