The ups, downs, frustrations, joys and everything in-between on the roller coaster ride of church planting. I can honestly say that no recipe or formula for church building exists - God does not work in this way! D7 Church is proof of this. Not because we didn’t try, we did try just about everything.
Our bookshelf is lined with books that tell you what works and what doesn’t work. Our computer is filled with files of blog posts from mega-church pastors, documents with strategy from other churches. We have attended conferences and visited other churches to try and learn about building a church. It was only when we gave up and said so to God that we began to have breakthrough. This is our story.
Cover Photo by Lorah Kelly
Contents:
Introduction
In the Beginning
Never Cancel
Do Not Grow Weary
A Wolf and Abandonment
The Least and the Small
Pitch Up and Press On
Build a Great Team
Why Me?
It’s Not About You
Let God be God
Raise Leaders
Lead by Example
Money
When Passion Fades
Casting On The Other Side
Enjoy the Ride
Hi Angela!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog to say "hi". I was meandering around Ruby for Women today when I came across your prayer request for recovering addicts at your church. Funny you should mention this, because my church has recently (approx. 2 years ago) exploded with new growth as a result of new ministry to individuals in recovery from addictions to drugs and/or alcohol. I have been privileged to see miracles of lives literally transformed, and it is SUCH a GIFT! My husband is the Associate Pastor at our church, and it has been so exciting to see God work. We have also opened our home to a women that I befriended and mentored and she has been with us for almost 1 year. The changes in her character and countenance are remarkable, and although at first I befriended her and began informally mentoring her, she has begun to radiate such deep faith that her faith and joy constantly inspires and encourages me. God will bless you in your labors! Please pray for our ministry to those in recovery and I will pray for you and your church as well. God's richest blessings to you!
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your story, I am very encouraged by your comment. I look forward to connecting with you more and supporting each other in prayer.
Love
Angela
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What a read! What an amazing journey, it was so wonderful to read the details and ins and outs of D7's journey to date, I have nothing but the greatest admiration and respect for everybody's hard work, determination and faith! God is surely and will surely bless you abundantly.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to be able to share our gripping story with you and I hope it encourages you to do all that God has called you to do. Enjoy The Tale of a Church Planter. x
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