Bucking what might be a national trend toward flashier or multi-media services, Iola’s First Baptist Church is staying traditional — and seeing growth because of it.
“The year before we came, the church was averaging 40 people in worship” each Sunday, said Pastor Mike Quinn, who has been at the church a bit over two years. It now averages 109.
“I think we’re growing because we’re reaching out,” Quinn said.
The church has a focus group, “God Rewards Our Work,” that devotes Tuesday evenings to home visits, letter…
Back to basics for First Baptist
