Church Planting

Organization and administration are important aspects of starting a church. However, it must be understood that church building is a spiritual process. Many church leadership seminars, which include slick marketing and technology, may leave God completely out of the process.

The church at Antioch in Acts 13 sent out men who were called, qualified, and capable. They were not looking for somewhere to send someone to be “an encouragement” to them. They were not looking for a place of service elsewhere for those who could not or would not serve effectively in their own local church.

Although there is no specific stereotype of a church planter, there are some qualities that are absolutely necessary. One of those qualities is the ability to be flexible. There will be many last minute changes as well as situations that require the ability to be adaptable.

The model for church planting was established in Jerusalem and Antioch in the first century churches. These churches followed the Great Commission given in Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."