About New Converts

Every Christian has been a new convert at one time. Yes, each member of the body of Christ should understand the process that new converts experience and also appreciate the challenges associated with being a new convert. Simply put, new converts are truly a challenge and a blessing. They challenge us to (1) take the Gospel to our community (Mark 16:15-16), (2) employ our abilities (Matthew 25:14ff) and to acquire and apply biblical knowledge (John 5:39) to be able to take the Gospel to them, and (3) formulate a spiritual growth plan that will assist them in their quest of spiritual growth (2 Peter 3:18). As a blessing, they (1) are a living example of the power of God’s Word to actively and effectively work in the lives of misguided people (1 Timothy 4:12), (2) motivate brethren to renew one’s spiritual fervor (Romans 12:11), and (3) remind each of us of the past joy of personal salvation and thereby re-energize our spiritual hope (2 Peter 1:3). Yes, new converts are a vital force in local congregations. We thank the Lord for our new converts and trust that we will all work cooperatively as we endeavor to bring more new converts into the church of our Lord.