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Have you ever wondered what you need to do to start a church?
Or to become the sort of leader who could?
Packed full of road tested practical wisdom for every would-be church planter and leader, David Stroud draws on twenty years of experience in planting churches and training others, to put together a powerful book that will instruct and inspire you to play your part in building the church and making a difference in this nation.
'David's book will be a great encouragement to anybody pondering the possibility of starting a new church and small group leaders in an existing church will find fresh energy and provocation by reading it.'
- Terry Virgo, Newfrontiers
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By Leys Lady
Although we hear much doom and gloom about the prospects for Christianity in this next decade, the nay-sayers seem to ignore the rapid growth of what were once called 'house' churches and are now more often referred to as 'new'churches. These are churches 'planted' from scratch by a small group of Christians,which may indeed initially meet in a home, community centre or school,sharing the vision of changing for the better the community in which it is built.
This is a very practical book and rooted in the reality of the author having planted 3 churches, in three very different places, himself, as well as having trained and encouraged many other people to do the same. Each of these churches began wih a handful of people and now in Bedford and Birmingham 3-400 people gather in a school each Sunday, many of whom are involved with an active and effective work among the poor and marginalised during the week. The most recent plant in central London, currnetly meets in the Picadilly theatre and has grown from 20 or 30 people with a vision to make an impact for God in London, to a lively group of over 500 and growing, in the space of 5 years. So when David Stroud writes about preparing to plant a church, the character traits of a church planter, gathering a team and getting the show on the road, he certainly knows what he is talking about.His vision is for the church to be rooted in the community,not as a particular building but as a group of people with whom God can be encountered, where his presence can be felt and where his Kingdom can grow in power.
Whether or not you feel called to plant a church at this moment, read this book.You may not begin a new church as a result, but you are very likely to be changed,challenged and excited by the vision of what can happen in communities when God touches lives and turns them around.
This is a very practical book and rooted in the reality of the author having planted 3 churches, in three very different places, himself, as well as having trained and encouraged many other people to do the same. Each of these churches began wih a handful of people and now in Bedford and Birmingham 3-400 people gather in a school each Sunday, many of whom are involved with an active and effective work among the poor and marginalised during the week. The most recent plant in central London, currnetly meets in the Picadilly theatre and has grown from 20 or 30 people with a vision to make an impact for God in London, to a lively group of over 500 and growing, in the space of 5 years. So when David Stroud writes about preparing to plant a church, the character traits of a church planter, gathering a team and getting the show on the road, he certainly knows what he is talking about.His vision is for the church to be rooted in the community,not as a particular building but as a group of people with whom God can be encountered, where his presence can be felt and where his Kingdom can grow in power.
Whether or not you feel called to plant a church at this moment, read this book.You may not begin a new church as a result, but you are very likely to be changed,challenged and excited by the vision of what can happen in communities when God touches lives and turns them around.
By gary moore
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I bought this book as i feel the call to plant a church and wanted to hear from someone who has and is doing this.
i found it veru helpfull and clear and full of common sense methods and points without being super spiritual and other worldly.
this is what is needed in all things faith based...keep it simple and show how its done, same as the model Jesus used to teach the lads how to pray !!
again, a great book and one that i am using as i head towards this call myself
well done David.
blessings
gary moore
i found it veru helpfull and clear and full of common sense methods and points without being super spiritual and other worldly.
this is what is needed in all things faith based...keep it simple and show how its done, same as the model Jesus used to teach the lads how to pray !!
again, a great book and one that i am using as i head towards this call myself
well done David.
blessings
gary moore
By Scottee
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You gotta take your hat off to New Frontiers. In recent times in the UK - they've been one of the only movements to consistently grow, reach new people, disciple, equip and plant new churches......
Yes there's lot's of different models out there and it may be possible to get a little in a culdi-sac in some areas. I.e. 'House Church Only' and anything that speaks of organisation, buildings or paid ministry is completley off - or worst still 'of the Babylonian whore - serious, I know people who think such)
New Frontiers model church culture, where people clearly 'do life together' where relationships are vital and there's general soundness. Sure they're not perfect and in some ways not the flavour I'm called to. But this book is a great encouragement, full of pointers, lived out experience and wisdom for a church planter like me (who also once spent nearly 10 years living in intentional 'All things in common' Christian Community).
So if you're planting / growing a church in todays UK, you must get this book - even if you're model is something very different from theirs. There will still be a lot to learn.
So Big thanks to David Stroud, Matt Hatch and many others in NFI! Scott [...]
Yes there's lot's of different models out there and it may be possible to get a little in a culdi-sac in some areas. I.e. 'House Church Only' and anything that speaks of organisation, buildings or paid ministry is completley off - or worst still 'of the Babylonian whore - serious, I know people who think such)
New Frontiers model church culture, where people clearly 'do life together' where relationships are vital and there's general soundness. Sure they're not perfect and in some ways not the flavour I'm called to. But this book is a great encouragement, full of pointers, lived out experience and wisdom for a church planter like me (who also once spent nearly 10 years living in intentional 'All things in common' Christian Community).
So if you're planting / growing a church in todays UK, you must get this book - even if you're model is something very different from theirs. There will still be a lot to learn.
So Big thanks to David Stroud, Matt Hatch and many others in NFI! Scott [...]
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