Greetings Arizona Pastors,
I don’t think anyone would argue with the fact that Arizona needs more solid, independent Baptist churches. There are spiritually needy places all over the great state of Arizona, from the large metroplexes of Phoenix and Tucson, to the most obscure places on the Indian reservations. There is a lot of work that needs to be done and it is far too much for one church to successfully address.
This is why the AZIBF Church Planting Conference began over ten years ago. Solomon said in Ecclessiastes 4:9, “two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” The more we work together on the common goal of starting more churches in Arizona, the more effective our labor and influence can become.
Our conference this year is being hosted by Pastor John Roy of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Phoenix. We are honored and excited to have Pastor Burton Gates of Liberty Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for our conference speaker.
Throughout the meeting we will hear from different Arizona church-planters and have the opportunity to get behind them in various ways to address some of their ministry and personal needs. There has already been deliberate preparation to make this conference a time that will allow our efforts in reaching Arizona to be more effective, as well as providing strength and encouragement to all in attendance through the preaching of God’s Word. I trust you will employ every opportunity to participate in this conference and help us reach our state for the glory of God.
I don’t think anyone would argue with the fact that Arizona needs more solid, independent Baptist churches. There are spiritually needy places all over the great state of Arizona, from the large metroplexes of Phoenix and Tucson, to the most obscure places on the Indian reservations. There is a lot of work that needs to be done and it is far too much for one church to successfully address.
This is why the AZIBF Church Planting Conference began over ten years ago. Solomon said in Ecclessiastes 4:9, “two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” The more we work together on the common goal of starting more churches in Arizona, the more effective our labor and influence can become.
Our conference this year is being hosted by Pastor John Roy of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Phoenix. We are honored and excited to have Pastor Burton Gates of Liberty Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for our conference speaker.
Throughout the meeting we will hear from different Arizona church-planters and have the opportunity to get behind them in various ways to address some of their ministry and personal needs. There has already been deliberate preparation to make this conference a time that will allow our efforts in reaching Arizona to be more effective, as well as providing strength and encouragement to all in attendance through the preaching of God’s Word. I trust you will employ every opportunity to participate in this conference and help us reach our state for the glory of God.
CHURCH PLANTER REGISTRATIONIf you are a church planter who desires to present during the conference, please click on the registration link below. This will allow the pastors in our state to become better acquainted with you and provide the information they need to help fulfill your ministry needs.
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CONFERENCE LOCATIONCornerstone Baptist Church Pastor John Roy 4041 E Phelps Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 867-2700 www.azcornerstone.org info@azcornerstone.org |
CONFERENCE SPEAKER
Bro Gates was a bartender and drug addict in El Dorado, Arkansas when two teenage boys knocked on his door and invited him to church. After a few return visits, he trusted Christ for salvation on November 17, 2002. Under the preaching and discipleship of his pastor, J.D. Weido, he began to make many life-changing decisions including answering the call to preach.
In Bible college, Bro Gates surrendered to go and serve the Lord in the Northeast, and the need in the city of Philadelphia burdened his heart. The Lord directed, and through the assistance of area churches, he was able to secure a building in the “Badlands,” a dangerous part of Philadelphia.
Bro Gates first service was on June 28, 2009 and the Lord has since blessed the church with many souls saved and people helped. Below is a video that shows his continued passion and burden for reaching the city of Philly. The experience of Bro Gates as both a pastor and church planter will encourage and equip you, no matter what stage of ministry you are currently in.
In Bible college, Bro Gates surrendered to go and serve the Lord in the Northeast, and the need in the city of Philadelphia burdened his heart. The Lord directed, and through the assistance of area churches, he was able to secure a building in the “Badlands,” a dangerous part of Philadelphia.
Bro Gates first service was on June 28, 2009 and the Lord has since blessed the church with many souls saved and people helped. Below is a video that shows his continued passion and burden for reaching the city of Philly. The experience of Bro Gates as both a pastor and church planter will encourage and equip you, no matter what stage of ministry you are currently in.