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Articles | I Will Build My Church (the challenge of church planting) | Phillip Jensen

I appreciate this article on Church planting by Phillip Jensen I Will Build My Church (the challenge of church planting) by Phillip Jensen Perhaps it is because whenever we read the verse, we think of claims to papal power and the need to prove that Peter was not the first pope. Whatever the reason, we often forget the other more positive side of Matthew 16:18. “I will build my church.” This is a momentous statement, for it describes Jesus’ program for the future. At this point in Matthew’s Gospel, the storm clouds are gathering. In the very next paragraph Jesus

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The Trellis and the Vine Workshops

I would greatly recommend the The Trellis and the Vine Worshops for any pastor, Elder, or church leader who wants to help their church to develope a good infrastructure for Disciplemaking. see also www.disciplemaking.net

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What You CAN Do When Your Church is Failing

Here is an encouraging article by Jim Elliff for pastors who may be struggling. What You CAN Do When Your Church is Failing: “by Jim Elliff You’re stuck. The church you once loved is now sliding downhill. Some are disgruntled, leadership is faltering, attendance is low, fellowship is almost non-existent, and interest in improvement is weak. Even the building reflects the neglect of dispassionate saints. What should you do? I realize the problem is systemic, but there are some things that may yet be done to revitalize the church. I’m not going to give you the main things (restoring regenerate

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The Church Growth Movie

Why do we solely resort to worldly ways when trying to grow a church. This video should convince you otherwise. If you cannot see it in your bowser go to Youtube more about “The Church Growth Movie“, posted with vodpod see also www.disciplemaking.net

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Glenn Leatherman

I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as  Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more

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