Category: Church Planting
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Why do some church plants fail? (12)
Constantly raise up leaders Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to constantly raise up leaders. Even if you only have 10 people, see everyone as a leader. There is potential in everyone. Some may learn and progress quicker than others. But everyone can lead. Some…
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Why do some church plants fail? (11)
Learn from your mistakes Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to learn from my mistakes. Gathering people and forming them into a new community takes skill and maturity (and lots of grace from God). Such leadership skill takes time and a difficult road. Accept the…
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Why do some church plants fail? (10)
Learn from criticism Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to learn from criticism. Criticism has always been unpleasant. But we’ve got to accept it as a part of life. Someone said that there is some truth in every word of criticism. Look for that grain…
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Why do some church plants fail? (9)
Leave a trail of influences Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to leave a trail of influences in our community. We minister in a fairly small community of about 30,000 people. Once while traveling through town with my daughter, I was waving and saying hello…
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Why do some church plants fail? (8)
Ask questions Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to ask questions of others. It was in 1992 that we ventured out for our second church plant (in the first one, we were not the church planters but were on the planting team and helped with…
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Why do some church plants fail? (7)
Become a voracious reader. Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to become a voracious reader. My focus for reading was centered on church planting, evangelism, church growth, leadership, management, marketing, and a variety of general topics as well. I don’t believe that this reading gave…
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Why do some church plants fail? (6)
Seek out fellowship Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to constantly seek out fellowship for me and for my family. Like-minded individuals connect at deeper levels for more meaningful relationships. This is not only for the sake of convenience but it is a vital aspect…
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Why do some church plants fail? (5)
Seek out training Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to seek out training for myself in the process. Now as I look back over the years, I remember the numerous seminars we’ve attended and books on church planting that I’ve read. Sometimes I’d put the…
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Why do some church plants fail? (4)
Continually share the Good News Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to keep sharing the Good News personally with people in my community and encourage others to do the same. Since I teach in a Seminary, it’s difficult for me to connect with unbelievers on…
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Why do some church plants fail? (3)
Stick to your values Why do some church plants fail? I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve had to stay faithful to who I am. My values cannot be compromised regardless of local trends. When things aren’t moving along as expected, it’s common to doubt yourself – especially to doubt who your are:…
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