Church Revitalization Breakout SBCV Homecoming 2009 Rev. Stewart McCarter, Pastor, Southside Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA smccarter@verizon.net

Indicators your church needs it Well, Duh! Look around! Baptize less than one person per 10 on role Growing by less than 10% a year Less than half of new members are new converts No one is witnessing, or going on mission trips, or if you think building a house is missions.

What does a church look like? A Family A Closed Community with a wide open front door and open activity A place that people want to come to A place where you can get help, without judgmental-ism, but with sound judgment A place where people are saved, sanctified, and seeking

What are the steps to revitalization A right Pastor A right People A right Purpose