Many Christians are opting for simpler forms of church – as they take faith to their friends and families, they are taking church home, out in the forest, beside a lake, or into a cafe! There they eat, pray, encourage, read the Bible, discuss, apply faith to life, share the Lord’s Supper, lead friends to… Continue reading
Date Archives → April 2010
Persecution & Planting
Those involved in planting movements say: ‘We’ve never seen a church planting movement without persecution.’ Check out Steve Addison’s blog. And, don’t be surprised if the attacks come from within the church! See Acts 21:20f.
Lessons from a Planter
1. Be up front about Jesus. 2. Keep moving. 3. Stop planting churches. Start making disciples. 4. Cast vision early for simple neighborhood churches. 5. Stop trying to reach one person at a time. Look for the person of peace, then … 6. Don’t focus on ‘mature’ Christians. The newest believers are … 7. Begin… Continue reading