From Campus to Church: Joshua Gilmore's Mission

Summary

In this episode of the Stoked Up podcast, host Alan Stoddard interviews Joshua Gilmore, a campus pastor at North Greenville University and the revitalization pastor at Tigerville Baptist Church. Joshua shares his journey of faith, his role in connecting students with local churches, and the challenges and successes he has faced in revitalizing Tigerville Baptist Church. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, building relationships, and the power of prayer in church growth and revitalization efforts.

Takeaways

Joshua grew up in a Christian home and was called to ministry in high school.

He serves as the senior director of Church and Community Relations at North Greenville University.

Tigerville Baptist Church was struggling with attendance and needed revitalization.

Joshua initiated prayer walks around Tigerville Baptist Church before taking on the role.

The church has seen growth from 25 to 52 attendees since Joshua's involvement.

Community engagement is crucial for church revitalization efforts.

Joshua emphasizes the importance of relationships in attracting new members.

He aims to baptize more individuals from the local community.

Joshua's wife and university president supported his decision to help the church.

He has specific prayer requests for church growth and staffing needs.