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What will the church we establish look like?
Take another look at the graph. What were your initial thoughts when you saw this? Is there something new that you never thought of before?
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At a first glance, the graph reminded me about ‘the Circle of Influence’ in cross cultural communication; thereby helping me to put into context the geographical context of our Church ministry.
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The Text and Context aspects of Church planting have really come through very handy.
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Most of the time ignored, and focus on what has worked else where
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Patrick, can you explain how your view of a church has changed since going through this session?
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I like a simple but compact packaging of this information. I have a clear texture of how to approach team building and design a discipleship plan with the end goal so clearly defined.
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Very powerful, indeed!
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Philp, what struck you as new or impactful in the 10 ingredients of a healthy church?
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The first time I was introduce to this, I was taken aback by the emphasis on worship as a key (vital) function of the church. Yes, I participated in worship, but I probably did not see this as a direct result of my coming to faith. What Piper said is so true: that evangelism exists where there is no worship, since it is through this conversion to Christ that we are able to and desirous of congregating together as a church (a body of Christ) to worship him in Spirit and in truth.
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At first I looked at it as an atom with several orbitals! Later on I thought it shows the gradual growth of a new church, starting small after evengelism and with time expands.
Another experience is stages of church growth. We often preach,pray for the saved, welcome them to church, fellowship and worship. The DISCIPLESHIP part often misses and we find members do not stick to to the fellowship for a long time. I now understand my weakness and ready to learn more.
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Jospeh, in Latin America we often referred to “the back door” of the church (building). We needed to somehow close off that back door or those who came in through the front door figuratively would stay a while and then leave by the back door. Discipleship is a key element in keeping people a part of the emerging fellowship. Getting people involved in the life of the local church helps. Using their giftedness, worshipping together– all of the elements we listed as characteristics of a healthy church.
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Looking at the graph,it’s perfect,I never thought of having a vision as a church planter,but now I get it and understand that as a church planter you should think of the growth and the future of the church.
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For me, the graph helps how to strategies before you start everything. Most of the time we just do it the way we think it’s good but never knew we are messing up.
Having a plan, proper arrangement before we planted a Church will help us to succeed in the work of God. Proverbs 16:3
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