Dear Friends I need to apologise to Ian Hamilton (Church Resource Ministries – UK). I reported that he had told me that approximately 300 had attended an ‘Alpha’ dinner. Sorry. I was wrong. Actually there were two Alpha suppers that week – one on the Thursday and the other on the Friday evening – with… Continue reading →

Dear Planters I get tired of the criticism of church planters and those on the cutting edge of evangelism. Of course I know that Jesus faced this – and Paul and Barnabas were confronted with the demoralising attacks of the ‘sect of the pharisees’ when they returned from their first missionary journey. I am inspired… Continue reading →

Dear Friends There has been a strong and positive response to the suggestion that we dedicate a special time to fast and pray for each other. Betina Wiik writes, “I think it´s a good idea to dedicate a time to pray and fast for unity amongst us and for outpouring of God’s Spirit.” Laverne Byng… Continue reading →

Dear Friends, You will be encouraged and blessed by reading the words of just some who were praying for you last Friday and Sabbath. I pray that God will continue to bless you with the outpouring of his Holy Spirit – as you reach out to lost people with the love of Jesus. Kind regards… Continue reading →

Dear Friends Many church planters have decided to put aside this Friday (Nov 21) as a day of prayer. Because Friday evening is a ‘night of power’ in Ramadan (the Muslim fast) – thousands of Christians around the world are dedicating that night to prayer and fasting – and praying that many will have visions… Continue reading →

Dear Church Planters You will enjoy this NEWS. It is so encouraging to see what God is doing. Judy and I are in Australia – holidaying and enjoying time with family and friends. Be assured of our prayers, encouragement and support. Kind Christian regards Peter Roennfeldt ——————————————- CHURCH PLANTING NEWS – 3 Dec 03 ——————————————-… Continue reading →

Dear Church Planters Some of you may have read the article ‘LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR’ by John Beukema. (Thanks Barbara Rice for sending this in – with the comment: “Worth reading again and again!”) … I wish you every blessing, Peter Roennfeldt ——————————————– CHURCH PLANTERS NEWS – extra ‘LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR’ ——————————————– In this… Continue reading →

Dear Friends, It is about 5 weeks since you received a NEWS. Judy and I have been in Australia – visiting family and friends. We also visited with a number of church planters – and finalised plans for the upcoming Church Planters Study Tour. Many of you have kept in contact and your emails have… Continue reading →

Dear Church Planters It is very late – and we have just had the most encouraging day with over 100 church planters (members and pastors) in the Baltic countries. There are at least 7 unchurched people here with us. Another group that shared their story today (which has launched a new church within the last… Continue reading →

Dear Friends, 16 church planters from Europe have just completed 10 days of intense study in Australia – looking at church planting, discipleship processes and leadership principles. It has been an inspiring time. Thanks to Wayne Krause and the Central Coast Community Church team – and to Rick Paynter, the Gateway Family Church and CONNECTING… Continue reading →