The final six steps follow in this order: 7. Listen for and discover the Elder The elder (1 Timothy 3/Titus 1) is key to the church’ss establishment. Elders do many things, but one thing they do without effort is bring longevity to the new church. Questions to consider: Who is the best elder candidate to become Read More
In our network, we have our simple pathway to be sure we do not miss any critical steps. The first six steps in our regional pathway are: 1. Pray Where does your prayer focus take you? Who do you want to join you on this journey? 2. Identify a Gatherer Be sure you understand gathering Read More
At Vision USA Church Planting, our primary desire is to connect relationally to at least one leader who has a desire to reach the lost in their region. We use a pathway to break down what may be viewed as an impossible task into twelve much smaller next steps. First, let’s look at Saturation Goals, Read More
What can I do to foster a church planting movement in my region? Any Person – who can start a church? Only seminary trained individuals? I hope not! I believe any person who knows Jesus, and is on a real journey to Jesus can start a church. Any Place – we need churches everywhere. I Read More
Acts 14:23 says: “When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” (NASB) Paul appoints elders in the churches that he had started earlier (Acts 13:1-14:22). Can a church be a church before elders are present? The churches Paul Read More
I love small beginnings; I embrace small beginnings because Jesus Christ must act to get things done and move things ahead. As He does this, there is no confusion as to where the credit and glory go. Small beginnings are important 1) Zechariah 4:8-10 – Also the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Read More