What Is a Church Planting?
The term "church planting" is commonly used in Christian circles to refer to the starting up of a new church. New churches are either started by missionaries or members of a local sending church.
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Members of a partnering church often make financial commitments, as well as commitments to attend the newly established church for a specific amount of time.
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Planted churches are commonly placed in a similar location to the original church, which allows the sending church to be more involved in the process.
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Although the term "church planting" is not found in the Bible, the principle is clear--that Christians are to tell others the Good News.
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The Apostle Paul, who traveled all over the known-world of his time, was considered one of the first church planters.
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Just as there are mission boards to help missionaries, there are church planting boards which help lend support and advice for church planting ministries. Creating a website for the new church can help peak local interest.
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