Broadcast Church Planting Podcast 003 - 7 Lessons From A Life Of Church Planting
Aug 6, 2016
David Devenish, the Head of the Catalyst Network of Churches, shares invaluable insights from his rich experience in church planting. He emphasizes the critical role of community and evangelism in this mission. Devenish provides practical strategies like coaching and contextualization. He also highlights the necessity of a clear vision when starting new church initiatives. His lessons serve as a guiding light for anyone involved or interested in the journey of church planting.
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Church Planting Journey Across Regions
- David Devenish describes planting his first church from a home in the late 1970s and later planting many churches across the Midlands and Russia.
- He recounts sending, training, and coaching teams and establishing dozens of churches over decades.
Build Community On Mission Immediately
- Do build strong community and practice evangelism from day one so the plant forms as a mission-driven community.
- Use open hospitality (homes or venues) to connect converts and interested people into the core group.
Consider Bivocational Launching
- Try being bivocational early on to force shared responsibility and keep the core group engaged.
- Use outside employment to stay connected with non-church culture and to sustain motivation during hard seasons.