by NewChurches.com: In Episode 467 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss discerning a call for church planting.
“I’m slowly trying to discern whether or not I am called to be a church planter. What do you suggest as when to ask a pastor for training or what to do?”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why an assessment tool is helpful
How to connect with church leaders about church planting
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
“If your community are positive about you going into the ministry, then the next step is to see if you have the wiring to do so.” – @edstetzer
“There’s probably a fork in the road coming: do I go get more education or do I plant?” – @edstetzer
“First, explore if your church wants to send you out.” – @danielsangi
“If you are trying to discern if you are called to plant a church, and you discern that it’s a yes, don’t assume it will happen right away.” – @danielsangi
“Take the CPCA as a pre-assessment, and then take a full assessment at a church planter assessment center.” – @edstetzer
“Help your children see that part of the Christian life is that sometimes God calls you to move.” – @edstetzer
“If you are wrestling with this, lay it before the Lord and invite other people into that discernment process.” – @danielsangi
Recommended Resources:
Take the Church Planter Candidate Assessment
Learn more about NAMB
Learn more about the NAMB Church Planter Assessment
Read Planting Missional Churches by Ed Stetzer and Daniel Im
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