By Philip Timothy, Managing Editor SHREVEPORT – If you haven’t already, you should circle Jan. 26-27 on your calendar for 2015. Why? It’s not a major holiday, nor is it a time to go back to the voting booth; it’s not an inauguration, or a historical anniversary. While it is none of the above, it is still important because it could very well be the two most important days in the life of your church. The 2015 Evangelism Conference, which will be hosted by Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, could be the first and most important step in helping a church ‘Reset’ [the theme for the conference] or get back on track toward healthy growth. According to the 2020 President’s Commission report, three out of four churches in Louisiana are either plateaued or declining. For various reasons a congregation may find a need to make a minor tweak to enhance what they are currently doing or ask the Lord to help them refresh multiple ministries of the congregation. With ‘Refresh’ as the theme, the speakers, testimonies and equipping seminars at the 2015 Conference will not only encourage but give practical assistance to help reverse the trend. “This year’s conference is built around revitalizing churches, which is very important, … [Read more...]