Game Changers
Understanding Effective Church Membership
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Chapter 27 Application Becoming a Game Changer Well congratulations! You’ve discovered why the name of this book is “Game Changers.” A lot has taken place since our last application chapter, and some very important developments in the lives of Brian and Audrey. This chapter will be one of the shortest, but I wanted to jump in to explain what’s coming. In the subsequent chapters, we will watch all that is involved in becoming a Game Changer. We will examine the practices and requirements that many churches are afraid of, or unwilling to do. We won’t do a lot of church government talk, but we will see how Coventry doesn’t spend time on power brokers or squeaky wheels. They have Kingdom work to do, and for those not interested in doing the Lord’s work, they are politely asked to move along. This attitude seems harsh in today’s church, where we are more worried about losing money or making people mad, but at Coventry the focus is on the Lord and His Will for HIS Church. That’s the whole point of being a Game Changer. You see, the generally accepted model for church members isn’t resulting in winning souls. In fact, the apathy that has crept into today’s churches is inadvertently causing (or permitting) souls to perish - for eternity. If this was a game, and of course it is much more important than that, we would desperately seek a game changer, simply someone to come in and hit a home run or throw that successful “Hail Mary” and alter the direction we are heading. Today, our churches need less members and more game changers.
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Have you ever thought, “There must be something more to church than just attending”? Discover how you can become an effective member of God’s church. Follow Brian and Audrey Michaels as they move to a small town, become engaged in the church, struggle to find answers to their questions, and learn about becoming effective members of their church.
About the Author
Chester L. Proctor IV was called into the Gospel Ministry in October of 2007 and served as the senior pastor of a rural church, Alston Baptist, in southeastern Georgia for over three years. After he served faithfully, God moved him to the position of associate pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in nearby Vidalia. His primary duties were new member education, connections, and assimilation along with various preaching and teaching responsibilities. It was during this time that Chester began working on a project for the church that would put an end to the “revolving door” issue many churches face today. As a result of his planning, implementation, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the idea for Game Changers was born. While serving at Alston Baptist Church, Chester met his wife, Heather, and her four-year-old son, Andrew. In April of 2010, they were married, and in December of 2011, Heather gave birth to their daughter, Ava Grace. Chester is still currently serving as the associate pastor at Tabernacle Baptist, and his focus has recently been expanded to include the children’s ministry. He coaches Andrew’s youth wrestling team and is the vice-moderator of the Daniell Baptist Association in Ailey, Georgia. Chester, Heather, Andrew, and Ava Grace live in Vidalia, Georgia, home of the sweet Vidalia onion.