Lead pastors: Join a cohort

Converge president John K. Jenkins Sr. has made it his signature priority to invest in helping churches across our movement develop a culture of evangelism and discipleship. To move this initiative forward, Converge has partnered with the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center’s Church Evangelism Institute, which has a proven record of success in helping approximately 600 churches grow in conversion and evangelism. Enjoy this testimony from a Converge pastor who has participated in a Church Evangelism Institute cohort and is seeing his church’s culture shift into one with a much greater emphasis on evangelism and discipleship and equipping everyone in the congregation to share God’s love effectively.

God has blessed the ministry of Grace Fellowship Church in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where I pastor.

Every Sunday, we witness important gospel conversations, and people are giving their lives to Jesus. From the outside perspective, many perceive our church as successful. So, why should we participate in an evangelistic cohort?

Because the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center’s Church Evangelism Institute has helped us implement Biblical principles that are transferable to all aspects of our church. I am convinced these principles will impact you and your church as well. 

Wheaton College Billy Graham Center’s Church Evangelism Institute has already helped energize our staff. Moving forward, our whole church will care and take on an evangelistic mindset.

I don’t want Grace Fellowship only to be perceived as successful on Sundays. God wants us to “be the church” and live our lives evangelistically, reaching people for Jesus every day of the week.

As the lead shepherd of a large suburban church, I know we have a long way to go. But this cohort is helping us take the proper steps over two years toward changing our culture to impact our community.

Thank you, President Jenkins! 

Converge pastors: register for a Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Church Evangelism Institute cohort this fall or early in 2025 and see what God will do in and through your church!

Pastor Joe Boyd

Grace Fellowship Church

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Are you interested in helping your church create a culture of evangelism and discipleship in which your leaders and members become equipped and excited to share God’s neverending hope and love with others in your church and community? Join us for a free one-hour online event to learn more about how you can participate in a Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Church Evangelism Institute cohort and help your church make a greater gospel impact. Learn more & register >