What follows is an exploration of how OMF Thailand understands churchplanting, why we believe it lies at the heart of our calling, and how we have attempted to live this out among the Thai people. But what would happen if churchplanters had someone to walk alongside them during those critical first years of starting a church? Someone who could assist with the challenges of churchplanting, help planters discern their unique story, and assess what’s important to do next?

Understanding the Context

But whatischurchplanting really like? How much time goes into it?Larson and Nye agreed that many of the challenges churchplanters face are those that any pastor must navigate, while there are others that are specific to churchplanting. What advice would you give a pastor who wants to lead his church towards churchplanting but doesn’t know what steps to take first? Newton: Above all, commit the possibility of churchplanting to prayer.

Key Insights

Throughout my years of churchplanting, I’ve heard my fair share of these statements. While the motives may be questionable at times, there are valid reasons why someone would desire to attend an established church. But what about a churchplant? Vineyard ChurchPlanters are people who long to see the gospel extended and bring transformation to a new community. They are folks who aren’t always content with what already exists, rather they have an entrepreneurial bent.

Final Thoughts

They want to start new things and they challenge the status quo. You never know what God can accomplish through a life that it open and obedient to Him. If you sow the Word, you are planting seeds that could result in the establishing of a church.