Tuesday, August 20, 2013

In the News ... "Northwestern Baptist Church seeks families with children"

Ragini Venkatasubban, Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - The Rev. Lucian Rudd, pastor at Northwestern Baptist Church, said he has all the required teachers and facilities for Sunday school -- but no children.

Started in Midland more than 30 years ago, Northwestern at one time had a regular attendance of 200 members. But after problems with a previous pastor a few years ago, attendance dwindled. By the time Rudd took over as pastor a year and a half ago, membership was down to about 15-20 people, all of whom either had adult children or no children.

"I knew they'd lost a bunch of people, so I offered to help," Rudd said. "I wound up with them calling me as pastor."

The church is now looking for more young families with children.

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