I have been greatly encouraged by Dr. Frank Page’s emphasis on revival during his short tenure as SBC president. In a recent article, Dr. Page quotes Roy Fish: “For 30 years, we have tried to raise baptism numbers among an unrevived people in unrevived churches.” This has been a concern of mine for some time as well.
I would urge us who love our blessed convention:
?To stop fighting over Calvinism, church polity, and worship styles and begin to work together to bring revival to our churches. There is much more to unite us than can divide us.
?To renew our revivalist emphasis, once so strong in our convention but now waning.
?To renew the use of revivals in our churches. For years now, we have neglected what was a traditional and important part of our church ministries. I believe we are reaping the results of that now.
?To humble ourselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways so that God will hear us and heal us, bringing spiritual renewal.
I pray that our president’s call for revival will be heeded.
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