Comments on: What a Fantastic Post on Church Planting!!! http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/ A family, following Jesus, praying we will pave paths others will follow into a missional lifestyle Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:46:28 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: tihopilik http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/comment-page-1/#comment-1154 tihopilik Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:37:53 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/24/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/#comment-1154 Hello I can't be bothered with anything these days, but shrug. I just don't have anything to say recently. Bye Hello

I can’t be bothered with anything these days, but shrug. I just don’t have anything to say recently.

Bye

]]> By: Bryan Riley http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/comment-page-1/#comment-1116 Bryan Riley Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:52:55 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/24/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/#comment-1116 Guy, I posted that a while back, but it sure was a good find. I too was amazed at what seemed like little money for an American, how wealthy I am compared to the world. I think Alan Knox also put it up today over at Assembling of the Church. Guy, I posted that a while back, but it sure was a good find. I too was amazed at what seemed like little money for an American, how wealthy I am compared to the world. I think Alan Knox also put it up today over at Assembling of the Church.

]]> By: Bryan Riley http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/comment-page-1/#comment-1115 Bryan Riley Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:50:33 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/24/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/#comment-1115 Benjamin, I hear you but I have to ask myself, is calling something different than simply listening to God's voice in my life and can't His purpose for us change during the course of our lives? That is all I am suggesting - a sensitivity to His call (His voice) in our lives. But also, I know firsthand that although a call may remain the same, I didn't always follow it and had to make a change to begin following my call. Benjamin, I hear you but I have to ask myself, is calling something different than simply listening to God’s voice in my life and can’t His purpose for us change during the course of our lives? That is all I am suggesting – a sensitivity to His call (His voice) in our lives. But also, I know firsthand that although a call may remain the same, I didn’t always follow it and had to make a change to begin following my call.

]]> By: Bryan Riley http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/comment-page-1/#comment-1114 Bryan Riley Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:48:34 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/24/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/#comment-1114 Greg, I know your heart burns passionately to make a difference. Just keep growing in your love and understanding of the Father and let His love flow through you to others and you will see His Kingdom advancing mightily! Greg, I know your heart burns passionately to make a difference. Just keep growing in your love and understanding of the Father and let His love flow through you to others and you will see His Kingdom advancing mightily!

]]> By: Benjamin Potter http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Benjamin Potter Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:45:45 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/24/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/#comment-1113 Bryan, I appreciate your editorial inclusions. While I often struggle with the professionalistic view of ministry that I find myself a part of, I can't throw calling out the window. One concern that the original post left me with (and I've been known to miss things) is the idea behind not looking for <i>lesser</i> places to work (emphasis mine) found in point #1. Agreed, all beleivers are commissioned to work where they are (as they are going about the daily walk of life). At the same time, if we don't cast our eyes about, there are areas where the message of Christ (lesser places?) will never be heard. Church planting as a Industry (see Greg Alford's comment at http://thin-edge.org/2007/05/15/planting-a-new-church-like-falling-off-a-log)? Certainly not! Planting churches (gatherings of Christ followers working together to followers # 4, 5, & 6)? This is a must! Bryan,
I appreciate your editorial inclusions. While I often struggle with the professionalistic view of ministry that I find myself a part of, I can’t throw calling out the window.

One concern that the original post left me with (and I’ve been known to miss things) is the idea behind not looking for lesser places to work (emphasis mine) found in point #1. Agreed, all beleivers are commissioned to work where they are (as they are going about the daily walk of life). At the same time, if we don’t cast our eyes about, there are areas where the message of Christ (lesser places?) will never be heard.

Church planting as a Industry (see Greg Alford’s comment at http://thin-edge.org/2007/05/15/planting-a-new-church-like-falling-off-a-log)? Certainly not!

Planting churches (gatherings of Christ followers working together to followers # 4, 5, & 6)? This is a must!

]]> By: Guy Muse http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/comment-page-1/#comment-1111 Guy Muse Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:02:58 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/24/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/#comment-1111 I too was blown away by the simplicity of what church planting boils down to. While not getting much response on this post over at my own blog, I still think these principles shared by Bill deserve a wider reading. I spent the day today observing all six principles in action with a group of young believers who may not ever read any of our blogs, but are out there doing what the rest of us can only write about! BTW, before reading your blog tonight, I had already posted another of your posts on my own site. Great minds think alike? :) I too was blown away by the simplicity of what church planting boils down to. While not getting much response on this post over at my own blog, I still think these principles shared by Bill deserve a wider reading. I spent the day today observing all six principles in action with a group of young believers who may not ever read any of our blogs, but are out there doing what the rest of us can only write about!

BTW, before reading your blog tonight, I had already posted another of your posts on my own site. Great minds think alike? :)

]]> By: Greg http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/comment-page-1/#comment-1110 Greg Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:12:57 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/06/24/what-a-fantastic-post-on-church-planting/#comment-1110 Very concisely put, and helpful. While I listlessly wonder how to start a revolution, it has frequently come as a relief that God really does ask me only to abide in Him, to enjoy abundant life and let people know where my Joy comes from. The mission is wherever we are. Very concisely put, and helpful. While I listlessly wonder how to start a revolution, it has frequently come as a relief that God really does ask me only to abide in Him, to enjoy abundant life and let people know where my Joy comes from. The mission is wherever we are.

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