Phil Newton has given a terrific closing challenge at the Founders Conference this year.  He brings a unique message on church planting and ongoing reformation.   I have never been a church planter but have assisted in churches seeking to reform themselves biblically under the guidance of the Head of the Church.

What makes a healthy, vibrant church?  There are many churches across North America but how many of them are healthy.   How many of them reflect a biblical pattern?

Having just preached through Titus recently I have been reflecting on Paul’s reason for leaving Titus in Crete.   He was to “straighten out what was left unfinished” and “appoint elders in every town…”   There is always unfinished work to work on in every church.  Woe to the leadership, woe to the congregation that stops changing – that locks itself in time as if it ‘has arrived’ and reached the pinnacle of God’s blessing.

Listen to Phil’s sermon and if you are in leadership, reflect on what your role is in serving Christ in a New Testament congregation.  Thank God for the Founders conference, calling Southern Baptists back to biblical roots!   May each denomination in Canada see such a renewal.