“And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures” (Acts 17:2).
Our last week of study deals with Church Planting Movements. I would challenge you to read over all the material for week four of our study. To supplement your reading, follow this link: http://www.churchplantingmovements.com/documents_pdf/englishcpm.pdf . This downloadable booklet, “Church Planting Movements” by David Garrison clearly defines and details the Church Planting Movement and how God is working through this mission method to build His Kingdom throughout the world. If you have a passion for global evangelism you will be thrilled to read how God is working through these movements.
When people in other areas of the world get saved, their fire and zeal for God are evident. These people are part of Bible studies and cell groups which start other Bible studies and cell groups as outreach groups. It’s not without obstacles, and we should pray God will continue to call workers for Church Planting Movements. One of their biggest challenges? “The main obstacles are not cross-cultural and geographic barriers of isolated people groups or restrictive governments but the lack of commitment to the task on the part of God’s people…When we get a passion for a lost world, prayer will break down the barriers, and people will be willing to make it happen.”
In our western world with all its technology and polished methods, we may stumble over some very basic principles of church planting. The Bible verses from this week’s devotionals coupled with a renewed zeal can assist us as we carry the gospel in our world.
Paul was a missionary and church planter. He tried to spend time developing relationships as he shared the gospel. It seemed he was able to discern who would be good leaders as he worked with new converts. Then he would turn the work over to them when he felt led to target another area. As we work on building relationships, we can win others who in turn will win others to Christ.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray today for Free Will Baptist chaplains and military personnel.
