How Does the Church Engage a Growing Community?
Description:
Welcome back to Between Sundays, where faith meets real life between the pews. Hosts David Evans, Bill Petty, and O'Bee “Top Gun” O’Bryant kick off this hilarious yet heartfelt episode with Southern sayings, “Christianese,” and plenty of laughter before diving deep into a serious question: How should the church respond to a rapidly growing community?
As Robertson County expands by tens of thousands, the hosts wrestle with what it means for Springfield Baptist Church to move beyond nostalgia and become a church of the community, not just in it. From funny foot-washing facts to heartfelt calls for evangelism and discipleship, this episode blends humor, conviction, and practical wisdom for every believer who wants to see God move.
Key Themes & Takeaways:
The challenge and opportunity of community growth and change.
How to move from inward comfort to outward mission.
The danger of “outsourcing Christianity” to the church instead of living it daily.
“Evangelism proves discipleship, and discipleship proves evangelism.”
Be a seed sower: plant, water, and watch God give the increase.
Prayer and preparation are the twin foundations of revival.
Transforming church “storage rooms” into classrooms—both literally and spiritually.
Making it hard to go to hell from Robertson County.
Quotable Moments:
“Knowledge is gathered, but wisdom is shared.” — Bill Petty
“People that go to church for nostalgia build churches that are mausoleums.” — David Evans
“If we sit here and do nothing, we will die.” — O'Bee O’Bryant
“Be a church of the community, not just in the community.”
Call to Action:
Pray. Prepare. Participate. Share the gospel boldly, love deeply, and expect God to move—because the battle belongs to the Lord.
