Today we invite you to pray for Chandler Southern Baptist Church, a small but deeply rooted congregation serving a rural community along historic Route 66. This church has faithfully served the Chandler area for decades and carries strong generational ties within the community. Many members grew up in the church or have family connections spanning multiple generations, giving the congregation a rich sense of history and identity.
In recent years, the church has entered a meaningful season of renewal and re-orientation under new pastoral leadership. Rather than focusing inward, the church is intentionally embracing a mission-minded posture, emphasizing Scripture-saturated worship, text-driven preaching, and a renewed commitment to making disciples. Special energy is being invested in children and youth as a bridge to families in the community.
One unique aspect of the church is its current season of transition. The church is rebuilding trust, re-establishing community presence, and equipping members to see themselves as everyday missionaries. Though small in number, there is a growing sense of unity, clarity of mission, and desire to faithfully engage the community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Chandler Southern Baptist Church is led by Pastor Joel McReynolds. Joel is married to his wife, Chelsea, and together they have three children.
Upcoming Outreach:
Please pray for the launch of an after-school Bible club at Park Road Elementary School in Chandler. This outreach is being developed in partnership with local churches and community leaders and is designed to provide a safe, caring environment where children can hear God’s Word, build positive relationships, and experience Christ’s love in practical ways. Pray for unity among the churches involved, favor with school administrators and families, faithfulness among volunteers, and for open hearts among the children and their families.
Prayer Requests:
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Renewed mission: Pray that the church would grow in obedience to Christ’s call to make disciples and engage the community with the gospel.
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Spiritual unity: Pray for unity among members, leaders, and volunteers during this season of renewal and change.
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Community engagement: Pray for open doors and lasting relationships, especially with families and children in Chandler.
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Faithful leaders and servants: Pray for wisdom, endurance, and spiritual health for the pastor, deacons, and ministry leaders.
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Gospel fruit: Pray for genuine conversions, spiritual growth, and transformed lives through the faithful ministry of God’s Word.
- Pray for the upcoming Bible club at Park Road Elementary School.
Thank you for lifting up Chandler Southern Baptist Church as they seek to love their community well and follow Christ faithfully in this important season.
