Crofton Park Baptist Church Big Day In Brings Members Together for Reflection and Innovation
Crofton Park Baptist Church recently concluded its highly anticipated event titled Church Big Day In, a day filled with fellowship, reflection, and envisioning the future of the church. This event aimed to assess the health of the church and explore ways to improve various aspects of its activities and engagement with the community.
The Church Big Day In event provided an array of engaging activities that encouraged participation from members and friends of the church. One notable interactive session involved members rating different characteristics such as bible study, social involvement, and evangelism, according to their perceived importance. This exercise proved instrumental in determining the current health of the church and pinpointing areas for improvement.
Through this exercise, it was revealed that further emphasis on bible study, deeper involvement in social issues, and increased focus on evangelism were among the aspects requiring attention. The feedback received from attendees will serve as a foundation for future planning and will guide the development of strategies to enhance these areas.
During the brainstorming sessions, participants proposed various ideas to realise the vision for the church. Suggestions included the introduction of fasting and prayer sessions to deepen spiritual practices, fostering increased youth participation through dedicated programs and events, and the establishment of Bible study groups to encourage deeper engagement with scripture. There were also other suggestions to reach out to the community by having “Bubble Church” or Church Open Days. One other aspect discussed was greater emphasis on pastoral care, visiting those who can’t make it in to church and taking communion to them.
Feedback from event attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing enthusiasm for the proposed ideas. One participant commented, “I feel excitement for the future of Crofton Park Baptist Church. The focus on spiritual growth, youth involvement, and strengthening our knowledge of the Bible will help us become a beacon of light in our community.”
In addition to discussions and brainstorming sessions, the Church Big Day In event showcased historical documents and photographs that offered a glimpse into the rich legacy of Crofton Park Baptist Church. Attendees were inspired by the minutes of meetings from a century ago, which highlighted the dedication and vision of their predecessors. Furthermore, blueprints for the redevelopment of the church buildings ignited excitement as attendees could see that the vision of the past was still aligned to the vision we hold of the future. Showing God has a plan for Crofton Park Baptist Church that hasn’t changed.
As the event concluded, attendees were encouraged to pick up resource sheets available at the church. These sheets sought to help individuals identify their gifts so they could volunteer their time and talents to the right areas in the church.
This would allow those who were unable to attend the event to explore and engage in these activities on their own.
Crofton Park Baptist Church remains committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through our mission to “Build Bridges, Build Disciples and Build Community“. The success of the Church Big Day In event has set the stage for transformative changes and renewed spiritual growth. The congregation extends an open invitation to all members of the community to join them on this journey, as they strive to make a positive impact and uphold the values that have guided Crofton Park Baptist Church throughout its history.
The focus on spiritual growth, youth involvement, and strengthening our knowledge of the Bible will help us become a beacon of light in our community.
Doing God’s work – properly
Listen again – Our former minister, Revd Carol Bostridge speaks of the need for us to take evangelism seriously and not do it ‘for show’. This recording was made in February 2014.