In Episode 504 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss if feeling like the community is in need of a biblically-based church necessitates a call to plant a church.
“My name is Justin and I am wondering if a need necessitates a call. My wife and I , and our four children, moved to an agricultural area and we cannot find a biblically-balanced church for ourselves to call home. The nearest church that would fit us and align with our beliefs is about 40 minutes away and out of the community. So, I am wondering if we should start one here. I have a ministry background, theological degree, I used to travel and speak. We did that for about 10 years, but over the last 5 years I’ve been in business and have done some work for others. I’m wondering if now, since we cannot find a church, if we should be the ones to start a church. Does the need necessitate a call?”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- If sensing a need in the community is the same as feeling a call to plant a church
- Why you should start by making disciples
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “The need is one component, but it cannot be the driving force to plant a church, because there are needs everywhere.” – @danielsangi
- “There will always be more needs than there is time to be able to meet them, especially for one church.” – @danielsangi
- “It’s not just a mathematical decision, you really do need to commit this to God and experience that sense of call.” – @danielsangi
- “There is no reason for you to at least not start a Bible study.” – @toddadkins
- “It is poor stewardship of your life if you are not pouring into some biblical community in some way.” – @toddadkins
- “Take a church planter assessment, see your gifting, commit it to prayer, but beyond all that start discipling.” – @danielsangi
- “If you are used to preaching and leading, sometimes you have to submit yourself to say this is not perfect and I am not in charge, but I need to handle myself in such a way that I lead my family well in being part of a biblical community.” – @toddadkins
Recommended Resources:
- Read Planting Missional Churches by Ed Stetzer and Daniel Im
- Take the New Churches Church Planter Candidate Assessment
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Published June 29, 2020