STS Rhode Island
On Thursday, April 15th, 2027, Small Town Summits will host a Summit at Frenchtown Baptist Church in East Greenwich, RI. Pastors and lay leaders from small places across Rhode Island will be inspired and encouraged to grow together in evangelistic effectiveness as we learn from the Apostle Peter why and how Christ’s followers can be hopeful, happy, holy, and humble in declaring the gospel.
To spread the gospel throughout New England, the sovereign Lord will use the daily gospel living and gospel proclaiming of many ordinary Christians in many ordinary local churches. Small Town Summits exists to promote just such an effort throughout the small places of New England. So, in 2027, we will gather small-place New England churches, pastors, and laypeople to grow together in evangelistic effectiveness for the sake of God’s glory throughout our region.
We’ll take our cues from the Apostle Peter. The early Christian recipients of Peter’s first epistle lived in a hostile world, experiencing slander and suffering. Yet for Peter, there was no hopeless sadness or defensive crouch. His letter abounds with hopeful joy and missional zeal. Christians are to share their faith with unbelievers, proclaiming the excellencies of God and sharing the reason for their hope with all who ask. Peter’s evangelistic vision remains compelling and attractive today. The gospel word still brings new birth and miraculously transforms lives, offering imperishable hope for all who believe.
Please join us in 2027 to ask God to work throughout New England – and to work through us.
8.30 – 9am - Arrival and registration
9 – 10am - Welcome, Singing, STS Vision, Introductions
10 – 10:45am - Session #1: The transformative power of gospel proclamation and group discussion
10:45 – 11am - Coffee break
11am – Noon - Session #2: The imperishable hope of gospel proclamation and group discussion
Noon – 1pm - Lunch
1 – 2pm - Breakout sessions
2 – 2.15pm - Break
2.15 – 3pm - Session #3: Panel Discussion and Q&A: How to grow a culture of missional living in a small-town New England church
3 – 3.30pm - Prayer
Meet the Team
Dan is the pastor of Grace Bible Church in Cranston, RI. He's a graduate of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves on the Board of Directors for the Baptist Convention of New England. He and his wife Joy have three daughters and two sons.
Joel grew up in Westerly, RI. After graduating with a B.A. in Theology, he received his M.Div from Southern Seminary. Joel has worked in campus ministry and also served on the pastoral staff at Grace Harbor Church in Providence. He and his wife Jen moved to Bristol in June of 2015, where they and their core team planted Mount Hope Church. They have four children, and a spoiled springer spaniel named Sylvie.
