One of the most frequent comments I get from visitors to Mount Vernon is how grateful they are that I pray for other churches during the pastoral prayer. I'm glad they noticed! We want to be a church that doesn't just care about ourselves and our work, but the members and work of other churches in our area. A heart for the gospel is going to include a heart for other, gospel-centered churches.
One of the ways Mount Vernon shows a concern for other churches is by being a part of the Greater Atlanta Baptist Network (GABN). This is an association of about 40 other Atlanta area churches. As pastors we meet monthly for prayer and encouragement. As churches we meet annually to see what the Lord is doing in Atlanta and to discuss how we can best partner to see the gospel planted in our area.
GABN has a new website, a blog, and a weekly newsletter. You can find it all here.
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