I have advocated knowing at least ten things about a people that such may be possible. This is what it takes to overcome cultural stumbling blocks.
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Can Church Planting Change Cities?
“I came to the disheartened realization that I wouldn’t live long enough using a church planting strategy to change our city, and church plants should be changing cities.”
Two Secret Words of Church Strategy
After Easter, the Battle Rages
Our struggle against the “powers of this dark world and spiritual forces of evil” is far from over. Easter settled the war’s victor, but it did not stop the battle. It continues after Easter.
What Evangelism Isn’t
Because of your calling to plant churches, it's important to know what evangelism isn't. Let’s say you’re in. You agree with the apostle Paul when he wrote: “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others…. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. For…