- Paperback: 244 pages
- Publisher: CreateSpace (1 Jan 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1466484101
- ISBN-13: 978-1466484108
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 745,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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I can honestly say that no recipe or formula for church building exists - God does not work in this way! D7 Church is proof of this. Not because we didn’t try, we did try just about everything. Our bookshelf is lined with books that tell you what works and what doesn’t work. Our computer is filled with files of blog posts from mega-church pastors, documents with strategy from other churches. We have attended conferences and visited other churches to try and learn about building a church. It was only when we gave up and said so to God that we began to have breakthrough. This is our story.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a wonderful read - I really couldn't put it down and wanted to keep seeing what happened next! An amazing account of D7 Chuch's journey from where they started out, to where they are today, with more to come. A story filled with determination, faith and lots of ups and downs. I would really recommend this book to anyone thinking of planting a church, anyone already involved in planting a church, as well as the general public as this book offers us some fantastic lessons in faith, depending on God and following His will. I already can't wait for the next book!
Format:Paperback
I am thrilled to be able to share our gripping story with you and I hope it encourages you to do all that God has called you to do. Enjoy The Tale of a Church Planter. x
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Church Planters and their Wives - Struggles and Survival
29 Mar 2012
Format:Paperback
The name of the book The Tale of a Church Planter can be a little misleading as we generally think of men church planters. However the author is a woman involved as a church planter. She and her husband developed a church together. Therefore the book is completely written from a woman's point of view. Many wives of church planters do not have the title of pastor yet her role is often parallel to her husband's as she gives just as much time to the church.
Angela approaches this difficult subject with humor and depth of understanding of her work. She faces the good times with joy and the hard times with determination and wisdom. If you have ever faced the difficulties that she has, you will relate to this book. It is very easy reading but profound. You may even find the answers to your own struggles and discover you can survive.
In chapter six "Pitch up and Press On" Angela starts with "There have been days when I have wanted to give up. MANY DAYS! Tiredness had overcome me and I had grown weary...this sort of weariness was deep down within my soul;" (68-69). The battle was hard to fight. Did God ask too much?
In the same chapter Angela suggests a mind-set that will move the church planter forward:
1. Keep on showing up.
2. Expect great things to happen.
3. Press on.
4. Make a habit to look through the eyes of faith.
5. Watch out.
6. Persevere.
7. Don't get tired.
Much of Angela's advice is meant to arm the church planter to discipline himself and face the battle. Working with people is always exhausting. They very rarely do what you expect.
Chapter 14 "When Passion Fades" knowingly says: "Leading a church is easy when you are excited, full of energy and like King David, you are consumed with zeal for the House of God (168). " If this is not the case Angela suggests asking the following questions.
1. Was I still passionate about Jesus?
2. Did I still believe in God?
3. Was I still willing to live and die for the cause of Christ?
4. Did I still see the vision God had given us for D7 Church?
5. Did I still love the people?
6. What would life look like if I stopped doing church?
7. Did I really want a life without leading a church?
What do I do to revive passion in my work? The answer is found in chapter 14 also. Read it and see if you agree with Angela.
The book is well worth reading if you are a church planter or anticipating becoming a church planter. This book shows that it is not always a bed of roses, there are thorns also and they hurt. Angela's style of writing is very honest especially in her evaluation of her own struggles.
Angela approaches this difficult subject with humor and depth of understanding of her work. She faces the good times with joy and the hard times with determination and wisdom. If you have ever faced the difficulties that she has, you will relate to this book. It is very easy reading but profound. You may even find the answers to your own struggles and discover you can survive.
In chapter six "Pitch up and Press On" Angela starts with "There have been days when I have wanted to give up. MANY DAYS! Tiredness had overcome me and I had grown weary...this sort of weariness was deep down within my soul;" (68-69). The battle was hard to fight. Did God ask too much?
In the same chapter Angela suggests a mind-set that will move the church planter forward:
1. Keep on showing up.
2. Expect great things to happen.
3. Press on.
4. Make a habit to look through the eyes of faith.
5. Watch out.
6. Persevere.
7. Don't get tired.
Much of Angela's advice is meant to arm the church planter to discipline himself and face the battle. Working with people is always exhausting. They very rarely do what you expect.
Chapter 14 "When Passion Fades" knowingly says: "Leading a church is easy when you are excited, full of energy and like King David, you are consumed with zeal for the House of God (168). " If this is not the case Angela suggests asking the following questions.
1. Was I still passionate about Jesus?
2. Did I still believe in God?
3. Was I still willing to live and die for the cause of Christ?
4. Did I still see the vision God had given us for D7 Church?
5. Did I still love the people?
6. What would life look like if I stopped doing church?
7. Did I really want a life without leading a church?
What do I do to revive passion in my work? The answer is found in chapter 14 also. Read it and see if you agree with Angela.
The book is well worth reading if you are a church planter or anticipating becoming a church planter. This book shows that it is not always a bed of roses, there are thorns also and they hurt. Angela's style of writing is very honest especially in her evaluation of her own struggles.
Gripping Story
16 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I am thrilled to be able to share our gripping story with you and I hope it encourages you to do all that God has called you to do. Enjoy The Tale of a Church Planter. x
What a lovely read, can't wait for the next instalment!
10 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
This book is a wonderful read - I really couldn't put it down and wanted to keep seeing what happened next! An amazing account of D7 Chuch's journey from where they started out, to where they are today, with more to come. A story filled with determination, faith and lots of ups and downs. I would really recommend this book to anyone thinking of planting a church, anyone already involved in planting a church, as well as the general public as this book offers us some fantastic lessons in faith, depending on God and following His will. I already can't wait for the next book!
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