THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The Steven Sykes Family has embraced the call to plant churches and share the gospel in New Mexico for over fourteen years, and twelve years of carrying the light of the gospel across the United States through the BSALT ministry. Three New Testament Baptist churches have been planted across New Mexico that are still reaching the lost today. Please pray and walk with us as we navigate the unique challenges and the blessings of planting churches and reaching the lost. Explore our journey where our faith has been challenged and God’s grace has been sufficient for everything in the Land of Enchantment. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing our blessings, challenges, tears, and prayers.
Mark 16:15
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every creature."
and preach the gospel to every creature."
The needs in New Mexico are tremendous in many aspects,
but most of all New Mexico needs the Gospel.
New Mexico, the fifth-largest state in terms of area among the fifty states, is ranked 36th in population with just over 2.1 million residents. Often referred to as the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico became the 47th state in 1912, with Santa Fe as its capital and Albuquerque as its largest city. The state is notable for being the birthplace of the first atomic bombs designed and manufactured there, and historically is the place of the world's first nuclear explosion in 1945. New Mexico also carries a historical Wild West legacy, featuring infamous outlaws like Billy the Kid.
Despite its rich history and natural beauty, New Mexico faces many challenges. In October 2023, it was ranked the worst state to live in, in the United States. Marked by the second-highest violent crime rate in the country, the poorest educational system, and the third-highest poverty rate in the U.S. According to moneyinc.com, Deming, a city in New Mexico, was specifically labeled as the worst in the state, grappling with issues such as high crime rates, border-town challenges like gangs, alcohol and drug abuse, elevated unemployment rates and attempted suicides.
Interestingly, Deming, NM is where God has Brother Sykes and his family planting the Mt Calvary Baptist Church and reaching the lost with the gospel. Challenges are great, but God is greater!
Please pray for the lost in New Mexico. Pray for the Sykes family as they plant churches in New Mexico and take the Gospel to America.
but most of all New Mexico needs the Gospel.
New Mexico, the fifth-largest state in terms of area among the fifty states, is ranked 36th in population with just over 2.1 million residents. Often referred to as the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico became the 47th state in 1912, with Santa Fe as its capital and Albuquerque as its largest city. The state is notable for being the birthplace of the first atomic bombs designed and manufactured there, and historically is the place of the world's first nuclear explosion in 1945. New Mexico also carries a historical Wild West legacy, featuring infamous outlaws like Billy the Kid.
Despite its rich history and natural beauty, New Mexico faces many challenges. In October 2023, it was ranked the worst state to live in, in the United States. Marked by the second-highest violent crime rate in the country, the poorest educational system, and the third-highest poverty rate in the U.S. According to moneyinc.com, Deming, a city in New Mexico, was specifically labeled as the worst in the state, grappling with issues such as high crime rates, border-town challenges like gangs, alcohol and drug abuse, elevated unemployment rates and attempted suicides.
Interestingly, Deming, NM is where God has Brother Sykes and his family planting the Mt Calvary Baptist Church and reaching the lost with the gospel. Challenges are great, but God is greater!
Please pray for the lost in New Mexico. Pray for the Sykes family as they plant churches in New Mexico and take the Gospel to America.
CONTACT INFORMATION:STEVEN SYKES FAMILY
2475 Hatch Hwy NE Deming, NM 88030 (505) 916-7458 Cell SUPPORT ADDRESS Southwestern Independent Baptist Clearinghouse C/O Steven Sykes Family PO Box 25643 Albuquerque, NM 87125 SENDING CHURCH Love Valley Baptist Church Pastor Barry Philbeck 2032 Bethlehem Rd Kings Mtn, NC 28086 |