teply (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} teply) wrote,@ 2006-10-17 10:14:00 |
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church planting
i recieved this in part of an email about church planting and i thought it would be good for others to see this:
1. The first need is a seasoned, trained leader. That is obviously relative, but it is very Important also. The stability and success of any church plant depends upon the maturity, experience and giftedness of the team leader.
2. The next need is a team. We do not want to encourage someone to go to another country by themselves. The challenge is too great, and the obstacles are too severe. God is greater than all the obstacles, but God’s plan is unity, not independence.
3. The 3rd need is for help and encouragement in the city or country where we are going. Wherever we have had good success, there has always been someone or ones there that are willing to help and give us counsel about how to progress in that context.
What we have to do is to pray and wait upon God to provide in those areas.
i recieved this in part of an email about church planting and i thought it would be good for others to see this:
1. The first need is a seasoned, trained leader. That is obviously relative, but it is very Important also. The stability and success of any church plant depends upon the maturity, experience and giftedness of the team leader.
2. The next need is a team. We do not want to encourage someone to go to another country by themselves. The challenge is too great, and the obstacles are too severe. God is greater than all the obstacles, but God’s plan is unity, not independence.
3. The 3rd need is for help and encouragement in the city or country where we are going. Wherever we have had good success, there has always been someone or ones there that are willing to help and give us counsel about how to progress in that context.
What we have to do is to pray and wait upon God to provide in those areas.
