Pastor Jacob on what the 40 | 40 Initiative has meant to Calvary Baptist Church
40 Churches40 Sent
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary in a bold way
The religious landscape in the United States is in real transition right now. We believe God is calling Celebration to something far bigger than what’s happening here on the corner of Shamrock and Centerville. Where God is leading us is directly connected to the challenges facing the American church.
- 2019- 34% attended church regularly; 2021- 28% attended church regularly
- 70% of 18-22-year-olds who attended church regularly for at least a year no longer attend.
- Nationwide worship attendance is at 85% of pre-pandemic levels
- Fewer than 50% of Americans now claim to be members of a church.
- In 2019, 4,500 churches closed and only 3,000 opened.
- In 1972, 92% of Americans said they were Christian; in 2020, only 64%.
- 34% of Gen Z claim no religious affiliation.
These statistics represent real people, living without Jesus. Many of them are people we know and love. How do we combat what seems like such a bleak picture?
In 2021, for our 40th Anniversary, Celebration set a goal of planting or replanting 40 churches and sending 40 people into full-time missions or ministry work over the next five years. As we look at the state of our world, this goal is even more important.
Below you will find information on our ministry partners in this bold effort.
40 Churches
Baptist Church, Northern Iraq
Northern Iraq
For security reasons, no other information can be shared online
Bible Church of Agua de Oro
Agua de Oro, Argentina
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Chenkaladi, Sri Lanka
For security reasons, no other information can be shared online
Divine Life Fellowship Church
Olievenhoutbosch, Gauteng, South Africa
Leadership: Pastor Sandy & Oratile
Sponsored through Abba's Pride
Faith Restoration and Born Again Center
Winterveld, Gauteng, South Africa
Leadership: Pastor George & Sarah
Sponsored through Abba's Pride
Iglesia Una Semilla
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
Confidential for Security
Mahiloor Munai, Sri Lanka
For security reasons, no other information can be shared online
MMUSO WA MAGODIMO Christian Center
Cyferskuil, North-West, South Africa
Leadership: Pastor Martin & Doris
Sponsored through Abba's Pride
Ocean View Church
Imperial Beach, San Diego, CA
Ramotse Church
Ramotse, Gauteng, South Africa
Leadership: Pastor Oupa
Sponsored through Abba's Pride
Rock of Ages Christian Church
Mmolta, North-West, South Africa
Leadership: Pastor Silas & Maria
Sponsored through Abba's Pride
40 Sent
Scroll to the side below for information and updates on those serving fulltime in the mission field or ministry.
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Jesús & Monica Avilés
Student Pastor
Celebration Baptist ChurchTallahassee, FL
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Neomi Avilés
Ministry Leader
Tallahassee, FL
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Kennedy Kate Brown
Church Planter
Utah
Ben Carringer
Director of Creative Ministries
Celebration Baptist Church
Tallahassee, FL
Austin Delaney
Production Director
Celebration Baptist Church
Tallahassee, FL
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Aydana Quiva
Children's Ministry
Celebration Baptist Church
Tallahassee, FL
Daniel & Christine Stitt
College & Young Adult Ministry Director
Celebration Baptist Church
Tallahassee, FL
Rachel& Torre
Missionary Interns
Iquitos, Peru
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Andrés & Johanna Reyes
Chruch PlantersMorningside en EspañolTallahassee, FL
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Kinsley Treadwell
Director of Worship & Weekend Ministries
Celebration Baptist Church
Tallahassee, FL
Kylee Weber
Ministry Intern
Sandy, UT
40 Sent Stories
Testimonies and updates from Celebration members now serving in long-term missions and ministry