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The idea for a city-wide crusade sprang from meetings between four pastors
of churches in the south Louisville community. As these men met to encourage
and pray for one another, they were impressed with a desire to see their
fellowships work together to have a greater influence on their city than any
one church could on its own.
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Dr. Hersheal York
PASTOR
Buck Run Baptist
Frankfort, KY |
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it wasn't known at the time, the 2007 Crusade
was to be the final installment in the series! The entire week was full of
all that people had come to expect from the Crusade: plenty of fellowship,
praise-filled music, and powerful messages.
It was also an honor to welcome
back one of the Crusade's founding pastors, Dr. Shawn Merrithew. He was at
Carlisle Avenue Baptist when the idea for the Crusade was first put into
motion, but had since followed the Lord's call to Alabama.
Even though the amphitheater
crusades have come to an end, the Faith for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
vision of churches joining together will continue in an exciting new
direction in 2008. Look for an announcement soon!
Thanks to everyone who supported
the Crusade throughout its six-year run with their prayers, attendance, volunteer efforts, and by
inviting friends to hear the message of Christ in a clear and powerful way!
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Featuring music from The
Mike Speck Trio on Wednesday night! |
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Dr. Kevin Hamm
PASTOR
First Baptist Church
Gardendale, AL |
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Dr. Shawn Merithew
PASTOR
Morningview Baptist
Montgomery, AL |
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Dr. Junior Hill
EVANGELIST
Hartselle, AL |
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Dr. Ken Fentress DEAN OF
INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary |
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 The 2006 Crusade
continued the tradition of meeting in the Iroquois Amphitheater and was
supported by 14 churches from the South Louisville community!
Although hot weather on Sunday
and rain during the week threatened to dampen the spirits of those involved,
there was a good turnout each night, and more importantly, truths from God's
Word were given in the messages. Crusade services featured worship led by musicians (choir, band, and orchestral) made up of members
from several of the participating churches.
The scheduled speaker
for Wednesday night was Ron Archer, but his flight was not permitted to take off from Miami due to the
storms caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, and he was unable to attend. With only a few hours notice, Rick
Bowden (the pastor of Ormsby Heights Baptist Church) filled in and preached
the final message of the 2006 Crusade.
Thanks to everyone who supported
the Crusade with their prayers, attendance, volunteer efforts, and by
inviting friends to hear the message of Christ in a unique setting! Please
begin praying for next year's event!
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Dr. Phil Hoskins
PASTOR
Higher Ground Baptist
Kingsport, TN |
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Dr. Herb Reavis
PASTOR
North Jacksonville Baptist
Jacksonville, FL |
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Rick Bowden
PASTOR
Ormsby Heights Baptist
Louisville, KY |
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Jarrod Jones
VERTICAL MINISTRIES |
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 With the vision to grow and expand the
influence of the crusade still firmly in the minds of the churches involved,
additional invitations to become sponsor churches were sent out to the
community, and 7 fellowships responded with a pledge for their support. They
were: Beechmont Baptist, Beth Haven Baptist, Brookview Baptist, Cloverleaf Baptist, Mount
Calvary Baptist, Shively Baptist, and Temple of Faith Baptist.
An emphasis to reach
families, teenagers, and young adults was made with the addition of a
Saturday afternoon "Family Day", complete with free food and games. Krymson,
a local band, had a free concert in the Amphitheater, and a service was
held immediately following. Crusade services featured Tommy Hellams leading
the worship and musicians (choir, band, and orchestral) made up of members
from several churches.
A group of five speakers was brought in
from around the nation, from varying backgrounds and areas of ministry.
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Dr. Don Whitney
FOUNDER
Center For Biblical Spirituality |
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Dr. Ronnie Floyd
PASTOR
First Baptist Springdale
Springdale, AR |
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Dr. Ergun Caner
DEAN
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary |
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Dr.
Voddie Baucham
SPEAKER |
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Jerry Drace
EVANGELIST |
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The crusade got its start in a tent on
the property of Rockford Lane Baptist Church. It was called "Faith for
Today, Hope for Tomorrow", a name that would stick in the years to come.
Featuring nightly messages by Jerry Drace and music by Ken & Lois Holland,
hundreds attended and the crusade was deemed a success. Yet the vision for
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