We are incredibly thankful for how the Lord is already working behind the scenes at SanClementeIFB.com. From the beginning, our prayer has been that this wouldn’t just be a website, but the starting point of a thriving, soul-winning, Bible-believing local church here in South Orange County.
But a work this size can’t be done alone. Nehemiah had his builders; Paul had his co-laborers. We need partners like you to help make this vision a reality. If you have a burden for Southern California and want to see a faithful IFB church established in San Clemente, here is how you can stand in the gap with us today.
“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land…”
— Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)
1. Spread the Word — Find the Remnant
Do you know believers in South Orange County who are weary of modern compromise? Families hungry for old-time preaching and Christ-honoring worship? Send them to SanClementeIFB.com. Post the link on social media, text a friend, mention it in conversation. You never know who has been praying for a solid church in their backyard.
2. Connect Us with IFB Colleges, Missions Boards, and Ministries
We need to get the word out to established ministries, missionary-sending agencies, and Bible colleges. We want pastors, directors, and graduating students to know that San Clemente is ripe for a good church.
“Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.”
— John 4:35 (KJV)
If you have connections to any of these organizations (there’s probably many other good ones as well), please share our need with them:
Church Planting & Missions Boards
- Baptist Church Planting Ministry (BCPM)
- Baptist International Missions, Inc. (BIMI)
- Macedonia World Baptist Missions (MWBM)
- Baptist World Mission (BWM)
- Global Independent Baptist Missions (GIBM)
- Fundamental Baptist Home Missions (FBHM)
- Rock of Ages Ministries
IFB Bible Colleges
- West Coast Baptist College (Lancaster, CA)
- Heartland Baptist Bible College (Oklahoma City, OK)
- The Crown College of the Bible (Powell, TN)
- Hyles-Anderson College (Crown Point, IN)
- Ambassador Baptist College (Lattimore, NC)
Evangelistic & Publication Ministries
- The Sword of the Lord (Murfreesboro, TN)
3. Talk to Your Pastor
The local church is the sending authority for God’s work. If you’re a member of a solid, independent Baptist church, talk to your pastor. Tell him about the spiritual need in San Clemente. Ask if his church would pray about sponsoring, mothering, or supporting a new church plant here. Many pastors are looking for the right strategic location and San Clemente is ready.
4. Pray Without Ceasing
Without the power of the Holy Spirit, we labor in vain. Please add San Clemente to your daily prayer list:
- A pastor: Pray that the Lord would burden a man of God with a shepherd’s heart and a soul-winning spirit to answer the call.
- Open doors: Pray for warm hearts and receptive ears in the local community.
“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
— Matthew 9:37-38 (KJV)
