What does a Revolution look like?

(A portion of the following post will appear in the GB National Missions Voice and the General Baptist Messenger this fall)

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What does a revolution look like?

In the small, rural areas near White House, Tennessee, the revolution of a community has painted its own picture for the last 20 years with an explosion of growth and infusion of young families.

Once a rural town where everyone knew the neighbors by name, it has blossomed into an attractive location for business professionals and commuters working in Nashville and Bowling Green, KY. Targeted for its location, excellent school systems and local business structure, families moved in at a population growth rate of 125 percent since 1990.

In 2010, the transformation continues with the welcoming of a new church through General Baptist National Missions. Revolution Church launches in September in White House and Cross Plains.

Pastor Kris Freeman with his wife, Jennifer, and children, Madison and Noah, moved there in May after serving Pleasant Union GB Church in Lewisburg, KY, for almost seven years. Kris and Jen completed National Missions Assessment and are enrolled in High Impact Church Plant Training.

“We are so thankful God has opened the door for us to return to Sumner County and follow His calling for local and community missions,” Kris explained. “The vision He has given us for church planting is both exciting and challenging, and He has surrounded us with a team of talented and hungry people with a heart for missions and reaching the world for Jesus.”

Revolution Church will target White House and its surrounding area, specifically along I-65 at Cross Plains near exit 112. With a heart for servant evangelism and the touch of a personal witness, Revolution Church is focused on reaching families and building a solid foundation for transformational worship and community mission.

In 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Paul – who experienced one of the greatest personal revolutions in history – reminds us to “in every way show that we are servants of God.” Scripture is clear, “HE CALLS” us to a revolution to:
• Hear the Gospel through relevant teaching
• Evangelize as an expert of your personal story
• Care in mercy and compassion
• Activate the gifts of God in you
• Live daily in worship
• Love God and others as ourselves
• Serve the community and the world in missions

“Things around us are changing rapidly and that includes our local community,” Kris shared. “God has called us to take a step of faith into a new journey to reach a world hungry for hope and answers. It’s up to us to shape ministry to reach that world for Jesus. We’re thankful for pastors, leaders, churches and families who believe in that vision and are willing to partner with us for the future.”

There are big challenges for 2010. The Freemans are beginning training with General Baptist High Impact in Tampa, FL, from Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2009. In addition, Pastor K will continue sharing and casting vision for church planting in churches through the south and midwest during the fall.

To begin the church's budgeting process in January 2010, Pastor Kris and Jen are raising $40,000 of investment capital through the cooperative efforts of local churches and partners in ministry. If you would like to know more about partnering with the church plant or General Baptist National Missions, please contact Kris soon!

Kris and Jen are also continuing to assemble a ministry core team to prepare for launch services next fall. If you are in the Sumner County area and would like to be a part of the team, contact them immediately to get started!

For more information on how you can pray for, support and partner with Revolution Church through the National Missions “Synergy” program, visit www.myrevolutionchurch.com – or contact Kris at 615-881-9969 or pastorkrisfreeman@att.net to set up a time to share the vision with your local church.

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Be blessed!

Pastor K