The term “Church Planting” is often used to describe the process of starting a brand new congregation in some local neighborhood. In reality, we can view “church planters” as domestic missionaries. Church Planters sense a call to build a local body of believers, often starting with a group of committed Christians who will attend and serve in the new congregation. Of course, the goal of evangelizing unbelievers is not forgotten, but in the beginning, it may not be in the forefront.
Church planting may be a greater challenge today than it was a decade or two ago. It may require a greater tenacity, greater finances, and greater amount of human resources. However, if God is calling you to this ministry, then none of the above “greaters” matter! It’s God’s work, not yours! You’re the tool in God’s Hand, and it’s a blessed position to be in.
If you are in the position of being called to start a new local congregation, then allow me to encourage you to seek out the resources that can help you. The better part of wisdom is to search out the counsel of those who have gone before you. One of those tools may be our eBook entitled: “Raising Support as a Church Planter.” This book has plenty of ideas and tools to help you do what you need to do.
We can help. Feel free to write us, pose questions, make comments.
Gary Skrobot
Info@MissionFundraising.com
Jim@JimWaltersOnline.com