by Wayne Guinn
Vernell Lott, sponsored by Pastor Randy Abel and the Iowa BBF, attended the NCPO Church Planting School last fall. Vernell, along with his wife (Latisha), son (Vernell Josiah), and daughter (VerLayna), have started Victory Baptist Church in the heart of Des Moines. They are currently averaging in the mid 20s in attendance with 21 people coming to Christ for salvation and many of those following the Lord in believer’s baptism. Vernell plans to seek approval as a church planter at the September National Meeting in Chicago.
Vernell writes, “I have attended and completed the NCPO Church Planting School and am active in the Iowa BBF. I’m very excited about attending the National Meeting in Chicago. I wish to say ‘Thank you’ to all those men who have become friends and have helped me in this new church plant.”
Like most new churches, Victory has met in various locations. The last move put them on a main street and made them much more visible in the community, but the facility is in need of much repair. The need of a permanent address is critical. The Iowa BBF and Brothers of Cyrene are working with Vernell to raise money to make this dream a reality. Would you help?
Vernell and Victory Baptist are in need of monthly support or a one-time gift to be able to move this new church plant to a permanent home. Money given is being overseen by the Iowa BBF and can be sent to Randy Abel at Heartland Baptist Church, 3504 N. Grand Ave., Ames, IA 50010.
Thank you in advance for your support of this young church planter and this new church plant.