5. Have a prayer team
There should be a group of people praying for this community, the church plant, and the leaders on a daily basis. Who are those people?
6. Develop patience
It is harder than you think it will be. It just is. Church planting…really any ministry…takes a tremendous toll on you physically, mentally, and even spiritually.
7. Protect your family
Just as church plants are stressful on the planter, they are equally challenging for the planter’s family. This may be especially true in a relocation, since much of their support system is being replaced. Protect your family by discipling your time and not losing them as your primary focus. As much as possible, involve them in the work so they understand its value and get to share in the rewards.
Church planting is tough, but like all actions of faith and obedience, God uses the sacrifices to reach hurting people and change their life for His glory.
Planters, let me hear from you!
This article on planting in a new community originally appeared here, and is used by permission.
