Comments on: The “Corporate” World of Church Planting http://faithuntamed.voxtropolis.com/2006/11/09/the-corporate-world-of-church-planting/ Living The Life Jesus Called Us To Live Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:05:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Phil McAlmond http://faithuntamed.voxtropolis.com/2006/11/09/the-corporate-world-of-church-planting/#comment-16 Phil McAlmond Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:20:42 +0000 http://faithuntamed.voxtropolis.com/2006/11/09/the-corporate-world-of-church-planting/#comment-16 I wrote a book in response to your article and then I deleted it. It was the ramblings of someone who had planted several churches and restarted several more, all too many years ago. Thankyou for the post and for the recollections. All I know is that when we heard Jesus say go, we went. When he said plant, we planted. When he said do it again, we did again. We just sought to trust and obey him. Times have truly changed. Today I would have to go through an assessment to see if I had what it takes to be a good church planter. It isn't so much calling and heart, willingness and vision, trust and obedience, its temperament, personality and whatever else, I don't recall. I wouldn't trade those very difficult years of growing through the fires of church planting and restarts for anything. My Lord and Savior led us there, met us there and walked us through it all, for his greater glory, honor and praise. Blessings in Christ Jesus! Blessings in Christ Jesus! I wrote a book in response to your article and then I deleted it. It was the ramblings of someone who had planted several churches and restarted several more, all too many years ago.

Thankyou for the post and for the recollections.

All I know is that when we heard Jesus say go, we went. When he said plant, we planted. When he said do it again, we did again. We just sought to trust and obey him.

Times have truly changed. Today I would have to go through an assessment to see if I had what it takes to be a good church planter.
It isn’t so much calling and heart, willingness and vision, trust and obedience, its temperament, personality and whatever else, I don’t recall.

I wouldn’t trade those very difficult years of growing through the fires of church planting and restarts for anything. My Lord and Savior led us there, met us there and walked us through it all, for his greater glory, honor and praise.

Blessings in Christ Jesus!

Blessings in Christ Jesus!

]]> By: Jason http://faithuntamed.voxtropolis.com/2006/11/09/the-corporate-world-of-church-planting/#comment-15 Jason Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:38:00 +0000 http://faithuntamed.voxtropolis.com/2006/11/09/the-corporate-world-of-church-planting/#comment-15 Scott, I have some of the same feelings. This summer I went to the Dominican Republic and watched men plant churches out of nothing. I thought to myself, this would be a much easier way. But after much reflection, I soon realized that they are just called to reach a different culture. Our culture has changed in the last 50 years. It seems that they desire more out of a new church plant instead of a storefront little building with a few chairs. It's sad, but it is the culture we live in. I often wonder what it was like in those days where men just quit their jobs, moved and started churches on no money, no staff, no buildings, and no people, and no flash. But God has called you and I for this culture. I agree that a fast from church growth books and conferences can be good. I will pray that God will continue to speak to you through this fasting time for you. Keep up the good work in Denver! P.S. Stay away from the Krispy Kremes or you will end up in the hospital like me!!! P.S.S. Don't go to 40th birthday parties!!! HA! Scott,
I have some of the same feelings. This summer I went to the Dominican Republic and watched men plant churches out of nothing. I thought to myself, this would be a much easier way. But after much reflection, I soon realized that they are just called to reach a different culture. Our culture has changed in the last 50 years. It seems that they desire more out of a new church plant instead of a storefront little building with a few chairs. It’s sad, but it is the culture we live in. I often wonder what it was like in those days where men just quit their jobs, moved and started churches on no money, no staff, no buildings, and no people, and no flash. But God has called you and I for this culture. I agree that a fast from church growth books and conferences can be good. I will pray that God will continue to speak to you through this fasting time for you. Keep up the good work in Denver!
P.S. Stay away from the Krispy Kremes or you will end up in the hospital like me!!!
P.S.S. Don’t go to 40th birthday parties!!! HA!

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