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Equipping the Church to Reach the Lost<\/h3>\n
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Over 200 church leaders gathered in Dickson, Tennessee, August 8-9, 2019, for the second Equip Conference sponsored by Compassion Network<\/a> and Evangelism USA<\/a>. With a focus on equipping the local church to reach the lost effectively, the conference provided practical church growth models and examples.<\/p>\n

The host church, Compassion Dickson, demonstrated excellence through their connections ministry as they welcomed guests in the parking lot, greeted everyone with a smile, provided snacks, and exceptional service. In the last three years, the church has grown from an average attendance of 400 to 1,300 each week. They attribute much of their growth to the implementation of the church revitalization principles modeled at the Equip Conference.<\/p>\n

Host Pastor Jamie Grisham opened the conference Thursday evening with encouragement from Luke 5:1-3. He stated that leaders must overcome five fears\u2014decisions, conflict, fallout, success, and change. According to Pastor Jamie, \u201cThere are times when we are on the sidelines washing our nets when we should be launching into the deep.\u201d To reach the lost, we must be willing to overcome our fears and make decisions that move ministry forward.<\/p>\n

In the morning session, Pastor Hans Hess from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, emphasized the importance of creating a revival culture in the local church. Hess says that systems are important for a church to grow and sustain a move of God; however, he also encouraged leaders to \u201copen the windows of your church and allow the Holy Spirit to move in His power.\u201d<\/p>\n

Church growth strategist, Conrad Lowe, taught on the importance of developing a team and teaching leadership skills, not task accomplishment. He emphasized that each person must know their place on the team and work together, \u201cYou play your note, and the Master pianist will play the rest. If you don\u2019t play your note, the Master will not play His.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Students breakout session with David Lopez<\/p><\/div>\n

Focusing on the \u201cnuts and bolts\u201d of church leadership and revitalization, Equip challenged leaders to think outside the box and try new strategies and systems. Breakout sessions provided practical ministry training focused on Worship (Samantha Newcomb), Students (David Lopez), Kids (Katelyn Hefta), Connections (Tanner Gregory), Storytelling (Bill Rose), and Hope Center Ministries with Carson Plant and Jeremy Parker.<\/p>\n

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Equip Conference tours Hope Center Ministries<\/p><\/div>\n

On Friday afternoon, attendees had the opportunity to tour the Waverly and McEwen, Tennessee, Hope Center campuses. Founded in 2007, Hope Center Ministries<\/a> is a Christian-based 12-step program for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Through a 3-phase program, residents can move from addiction to a stable and sober assimilation into society. Hope Center Ministries is not only focused on sobriety but finding lasting freedom through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. They currently have 15 campuses worldwide and plan to open five more facilities in 2019.<\/p>\n

In the closing session, Pastor Josh Hannah, national consultant for Church Revitalization and Multiplication for Evangelism USA, spoke from Matthew 11 and challenged leaders to follow the example of John the Baptist and prepare the way for another (v. 10). By developing others, leaders can accomplish a God-sized vision. According to Pastor Josh, \u201cDoing it yourself can at best do addition; doing it together brings multiplication.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pastor Josh Hannah<\/p><\/div>\n

During the conference, local church pastors were encouraged, inspired, and challenged to reach the lost and build systems and structures for sustainable church growth. According to Bishop Garry Bryant, \u201cThe Equip Conference was a quality opportunity to receive powerful and practical training for the increased impact of the local church and Arise 2033.\u201d<\/p>\n

Evangelism USA and Compassion Network plan to hold three Equip conferences in 2020.\u00a0Please visit their website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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Con un enfoque en equipar a la iglesia local para alcanzar a los perdidos de manera efectiva, la conferencia proporcion\u00f3 modelos y ejemplos pr\u00e1cticos de crecimiento de la iglesia. La iglesia anfitriona, Compassion Dickson, demostr\u00f3 excelencia a trav\u00e9s de su ministerio de conexiones al dar la bienvenida a los invitados en el estacionamiento, salud\u00f3 a todos con una sonrisa, proporcion\u00f3 refrigerios y un servicio excepcional. En los \u00faltimos tres a\u00f1os, la iglesia ha crecido de una asistencia promedio de 400 a 1,300 por semana. Atribuyen gran parte de su crecimiento a la implementaci\u00f3n de los principios de revitalizaci\u00f3n de la iglesia modelados en la Conferencia Equip. El pastor anfitri\u00f3n Jamie Grisham abri\u00f3 la conferencia el jueves por la noche con el aliento de Lucas 5: 1-3. Dijo que los l\u00edderes deben superar cinco miedos: decisiones, conflictos, consecuencias, \u00e9xito y cambio. Seg\u00fan el pastor Jamie, "Hay momentos en que estamos al margen lavando nuestras redes cuando deber\u00edamos lanzarnos a las profundidades". Para alcanzar a los perdidos, debemos estar dispuestos a superar nuestros miedos y tomar decisiones que hagan avanzar el ministerio. En la sesi\u00f3n de la ma\u00f1ana, el pastor Hans Hess de Elizabeth City, Carolina del Norte, enfatiz\u00f3 la importancia de crear una cultura de avivamiento en la iglesia local. Hess dice que los sistemas son importantes para que una iglesia crezca y sostenga un movimiento de Dios; sin embargo, tambi\u00e9n alent\u00f3 a los l\u00edderes a "abrir las ventanas de su iglesia y permitir que el Esp\u00edritu Santo se mueva en su poder". El estratega de crecimiento de la iglesia, Conrad Lowe, ense\u00f1\u00f3 sobre la importancia de desarrollar un equipo y ense\u00f1ar habilidades de liderazgo, no el logro de tareas. Hizo hincapi\u00e9 en que cada persona debe conocer su lugar en el equipo y trabajar juntos: \u201cTocas tu nota, y el pianista maestro tocar\u00e1 el resto. Si no toca su nota, el Maestro no tocar\u00e1 el suyo \u201d. Centr\u00e1ndose en los\u201c aspectos b\u00e1sicos \u201ddel liderazgo y revitalizaci\u00f3n de la iglesia, Equip desafi\u00f3 a los l\u00edderes a pensar de manera innovadora y probar nuevas estrategias y sistemas. Las sesiones grupales proporcionaron capacitaci\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica para el ministerio centrada en la adoraci\u00f3n (Samantha Newcomb), estudiantes (David L\u00f3pez), ni\u00f1os (Katelyn Hefta), conexiones (Tanner Gregory), narraci\u00f3n de cuentos (Bill Rose) y ministerios Hope Center con Carson Plant y Jeremy Parker. El viernes por la tarde, los asistentes tuvieron la oportunidad de recorrer los campus de Waverly y McEwen, Tennessee, Hope Center. Fundado en 2007, Hope Center Ministries es un programa cristiano de 12 pasos para personas que luchan contra la adicci\u00f3n a las drogas y al alcohol. A trav\u00e9s de un programa de 3 fases, los residentes pueden pasar de la adicci\u00f3n a una asimilaci\u00f3n estable y sobria en la sociedad. Hope Center Ministries no solo se enfoca en la sobriedad, sino tambi\u00e9n en encontrar una libertad duradera a trav\u00e9s de una relaci\u00f3n personal con Jesucristo. Actualmente tienen 15 campus en todo el mundo y planean abrir cinco instalaciones m\u00e1s en 2019. En la sesi\u00f3n de clausura, el pastor Josh Hannah, consultor nacional de Revitalizaci\u00f3n y Multiplicaci\u00f3n de Iglesias para Evangelismo de EE. UU., Habl\u00f3 desde Mateo 11 y ret\u00f3 a los l\u00edderes a seguir el ejemplo de Juan el Bautista y preparar el camino para otro (v. 10). Al desarrollar a otros, los l\u00edderes pueden lograr una visi\u00f3n del tama\u00f1o de Dios. 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