In his book entitled Courageous Leadership Bill Hybels said that he believed with all his heart that "the local church is the hope of the world." Let that soak into your brain a little bit. Do you believe that too?
In October 2001, my wife and I opened our home to approximately 20-some-odd people, many of whom were total strangers, to prayerfully discuss the possibility of starting a new type of church in our area. 7 years later our dreams have become a reality with almost 3000 people attending weekly. Also, a new separate campus on the other side of town was launched out of ours just last week. And we are only getting started!
This week I'd like to share with all of you how we got involved and took part in this amazing journey. My prayer is that you will see how tentmakers can make a Kingdom difference. Also, maybe you might feel called, as my wife and I did, to venture out and help plant a church. Believe me, there isn't a more rewarding experience in this world!
If you were asked today by your church leadership, would you be willing to help plant a church? What would be some of your reservations?
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"Did you kink the hose?!!!" K. Penry...
HAHAHA! OH NO! IT'S THE VEIN!
(Sorry folks, a little LC.tv/Tulsa campus inside joke/historical moment)
Wondering if it is O.K. to plant a church and not care about numbers?
jenn - great question. I'll give you an answer that comes straight from my heart.
I believe God is a God who's utmost desire is for the nations (Rev. 7:9). He has charged the Church to go and disciple all the nations (Matt. 28:19,20). So for me, the Church is not about numbers, but rather the nations.
I like that.
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