Rebirth Assists Churches in Corpus Christi to Unite for Spiritual and Urban Renewal

I was invited to speak at South Side Community Church of Corpus Christi, TX this past weekend, (a church associated with the Presbyterian Church in America). It was scheduled, from a human perspective, rather spontaneously, but there was no doubt that it was God Who had planned and ordained the rendezvous - from the beginning. I’m not sure that I’ve seen God move so dramatically in the hearts of people in so short a period of time.
Corpus Christi is a gulf coast Texas town with many challenges and stimulating opportunities for the Gospel of Christ.
It is clear that God has been preparing this church over the course of much long suffering to now give leadership to a significant work in the city. I was so impressed with the pastor and elders in this small but ambitious church. I am notorious for delivering hard to hear theological content. But it seemed that this church and its leadership were ready for a theological and missional awakening and stirring.
The church hosted many talks and meetings, as well as one concert, and invited other sister churches throughout the city. Episcopalians, Methodists, Baptists and others gathered to consider ways in which One Church could begin to address the unique challenges faced by those communities most at-risk. A distinct spirit of unity and mission could be felt throughout the weekend. Churches who exist next door to each other are now partnering for the sake of the Gospel in their beloved city.
Please pray for South Side Community Church, its leadership, membership and its new partners in the word and work of the Gospel. They are planning new campus ministries, downtown district initiatives, and much more. Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide and go before them. And give thanks to the Lord for the victories He is accomplishing in Corpus Christi!
Here is a portion of their Pastor’s (Kyle Livingston) testimony of our time together:
I continue to rejoice at the rare package of giftedness the Lord has assembled in Mo’s musical and teaching skills, his passion for not just the poor in New Orleans, but for the kingdom (he was as genuinely enthused about the ministry opportunity he saw - both present and prospective - in Corpus Christi as when he spoke of New Orleans), as well as his ease and authentic intention of engaging one-on-one with people for extended amounts of time.
As he loved us, and allowed us to see how the Lord has loved him, particularly after the devastation of Katrina and in the midst of his own real struggles, we- a bunch of South Texans learned to love with him, New Orleans and Louisiana as God does. We wept for them, now hope for them, and yearn to serve them. And, we learned to see our own city with lenses of renewal, as well.