Each year we take time to look back over the last 12 months to see how God has been faithful towards our church and in our community. This report is a quick overview of some highlights we have experienced at Revolution Church. If you've given to Revolution or served in any capacity this year, thank you for your generosity and serving faithfully.
CANTON
SALVATIONS: 229
BAPTISMS: 96
JASPER
SALVATIONS: 86
BAPTISMS: 23
ONLINE
SALVATIONS: 11
CALEB'S STORY
After spending time in prison, Caleb knew his next step was to connect to a local church. During his first visit to Revolution Jasper, Caleb met Greg who invited him to join his men's group. Caleb realized he wasn't alone and there were other like-minded Christians with the similar stories as his. Caleb was living a life without hope and a future until he met Jesus and the body of believers to spur him on. Through the redeeming power of Christ, Caleb's life was totally and completely transformed.
ABIDE
In January R Family spent 21 days dedicated to prayer, fasting, and worship. This was a time focused on clearing out distractions and seeking the Lord together as a church by digging deep into God's Word. At the end of this 21 day season, we came together for ABIDE Nights to worship and celebrate how God moved and transformed lives within R church.
CANTON
WEEKLY AVERAGE: 2,064
FIRST-TIME GUESTS: 1,673
EASTER ATTENDANCE: 4,903
CHRISTMAS ATTENDANCE: 5,033
JASPER
WEEKLY AVERAGE: 468
FIRST-TIME GUESTS: 438
EASTER ATTENDANCE: 1,070
CHRISTMAS ATTENDANCE: 770
ONLINE
WEEKLY AVERAGE: 559
EASTER ATTENDANCE: 770
CHRISTMAS ATTENDANCE: 372
Stewardship Class is for those ready to Join R Church. During this time together we discuss the mission and vision of the church with the goals of strengthening your faith, understanding our culture, and putting your roots down deep in R FAMILY.
Our Team Members have the number 72 on their shirts. The number 72 refers to when Jesus sent out the 72 disciples to do the work of ministry (Luke 10:1-2). We want to equip our Team Members for the work of ministry and then send them out in order to see them return with JOY.
WELCOME
CANTON: 343
JASPER: 99
NEW TEAM MEMBERS: 122
REVKIDS
CANTON: 354
JASPER: 101
NEW TEAM MEMBERS: 173
REVSTUDENTS
CANTON: 110
JASPER: 43
NEW TEAM MEMBERS: 47
WORSHIP AND PRODUCTION
CANTON: 198
JASPER: 50
NEW TEAM MEMBERS: 56
READY TO JOIN A TEAM?
Being part of a Team is a great way to use your gifts and talents to serve while growing in relationships with other Team Members.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
CANTON: 72
JASPER: 22
GROUP LEADERS
CANTON: 142
JASPER: 40
GROUP MEMBERS
CANTON: 825
JASPER: 203
Canton + Jasper
CARE GROUPS
GROUPS: 8
LEADERS: 13
MEMBERS: 128
READY TO JOIN A GROUP?
Groups are the relational roots that keep us grounded in faith and are essential to growth. In a Group, you will build lasting friendships, serve together and pray for one another.
CANTON
WEEKLY AVERAGE: 409
SALVATIONS: 51
BAPTISMS: 32
JASPER
WEEKLY AVERAGE: 92
SALVATIONS: 14
BAPTISMS: 2
MONTHLY MEMORY VERSES
Our mission is to Love Jesus and Grow Kids! In 2023 we implemented monthly memory verses lead by our RevKids staff. We believe memorizing and holding God's Word in our heart is important in a child's faith as they grow.
For weekly parent resources to continue the conversation at home and encourage growth in Christ, visit our Parent Resource page.
CANTON
WEEKLY AVERAGE: 229
SALVATIONS: 83
BAPTISMS: 19
JASPER
WEEKLY AVERAGE: 59
SALVATIONS: 37
BAPTISMS: 17
MISSION CAMP
In June 219 STUDENTS attended Mission Camp along with some pretty incredible Team Members. It was a week filled with helping our students GROW in their faith as they lived life on mission by serving communities in the surrounding area of Lee University.
ONE NIGHT
In August RevStudents hosted One Night, a gathering where students invited their friends and at least one person they could invest in over the course of the school year. It was an unforgettable night with 603 STUDENTS in attendance including 133 FIRST TIME GUESTS as well as 32 STUDENTS placing their trust in Jesus!
PARENT RESOURCES
We want to partner with parents by providing resources that give you the chance to connect with your student and help them grow in their faith. Visit our Parent Resource page for weekly conversation starters regarding our current series.
Rev Music is a collective of writers and musicians who use our talents to glorify God through song. As the sound of Revolution Church, it is our heart to offer passionate and authentic worship through music that builds up this house and, furthermore, the kingdom of God. Songwriting is an amazing process and the people that make up our team range from those with years of experience to those who’ve never even tried to pen a song. We believe God has given us all a song, and anyone can be a songwriter.
RELEASED
JANUARY 13
RELEASED
FEBRUARY 24
RELEASED
APRIL 14
RELEASED
JUNE 9
DWELL
MOST STREAMED SONG IN 2023
I will dwell in the house of the Lord / Oh come fill me, restore my soul / Surely your goodness and love will follow me / All my days / All my days
WOCO ONE DAY
In October, we hosted our 10th Women's Conference, affectionately known as WoCo! We saw 780 women join together to worship and celebrate the faithfulness of God.
ESL
STUDENTS ATTENDED: 132
SERV FOOD
FOOD BOXES GIVEN TO LOCAL FAMILIES: 1,099
Haiti Cheri Medicine Drive
HELPED PROVIDE 240 LBS OF
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINE
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
NEW PARTNERSHIP: BALL GROUND ELEMENTARY
CCSD PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR: AVERY ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT
CANTON: 14 SCHOOLS
JASPER: 5 SCHOOLS
BALL GROUND FOOD PANTRY
CEREAL BOXES GIVEN: 5,300+
GIVE A KID A CHANCE
In July we opened our doors at Revolution Canton and Revolution Jasper and partnered will Hillside Church in Woodstock to serve over 1,900 KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES for Give A Kid A Chance! Each child picked out school supplies and a backpack for the upcoming school year. Also, every family had the opportunity to pray with one of our caring Team Members and were given a food box and other resources to help their kids have an incredible start to the school year
HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS
In December, we invited our entire church to sponsor over 2,000 KIDS for Hope for Christmas! The day of the event was filled with so much joy, hope, and smiles as families in our communities had the opportunity to be loved and prayed for by amazing Team Members and received Christmas gifts for their families and supplies needed to have a delicious Christmas day dinner.
ONE MESSAGE TV
In 2023 we partnered with One Message TV by providing financial resources to produce of videos for oral learners in the Turkana region of Kenya. These videos are now being used at our Revolution Church plants in Africa to help teach the Word of God to those who cannot read or whose culture does not learn from the written word.
MEAL A MONTH
It all starts with food but leads to so much more. It is freedom from human trafficking. It is a platform to learn about a man named Jesus. It is a road to better health. It provides an education. It builds community. It creates jobs. It brings hope to the hopeless. Through our partnership with Serv International, 233 PEOPLE from Revolution Church provided monthly meals for our church family in Africa. That means in 2023 our church provided 1.3 million to the Northwest corner of Kenya.
LOCAL CHURCH PLANTS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHURCH PLANTERS
We are thankful to be able to give towards local and global church plants. Check out the updates from a few of the church planters we supported in 2023.
GLOBAL CHURCH PLANTS
REVOLUTION KAAKIRING
SALVATIONS: 880
BAPTISMS: 48
REVOLUTION TIYA
SALVATIONS: 136
REVOLUTION NAMORU'NYANG
SALVATIONS: 276
BAPTISMS: 45
REVOLUTION LOLUPE
SALVATIONS: 658
BAPTISMS: 57
REVOLUTION LOLEM'GETE
SALVATIONS: 736
BAPTISMS: 98
TAKE HOLD CHURCH
Edinburgh, Scotland
Meeting weekly beginning February 2024
“EACH ONE MUST GIVE AS HE HAS DECIDED IN HIS HEART, NOT RELUCTANTLY OR UNDER COMPULSION, FOR GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER." 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7
CANTON
$6,817,228.46
JASPER
$1,115,490.61
DESIGNATED GIVING*
$112,812.54
*This includes giving towards Multiply, Give A Kid A Chance, Hope for Christmas, Mission Camp Scholarships, Life On Mission Kids, RevKids Giving, and Women's Conference Scholarships.
A Note From Pastor Jason
As you can see, God moved in extraordinary ways in 2023, all made possible by your faithful giving. I can't quite put into words how grateful I am for everyone who continues to believe in and support the ministry of our church. Let's keep that momentum going and continue to be faithful. The best way you can do that is to set up a recurring gift through your bank account. Recurring giving allows us to anticipate giving to prepare and plan for the months ahead. I love you, church family, and can't wait to see how God moves in 2024!
