A Week in Birmingham
Charlene and I spent the last week in Birmingham, Alabama with family and friends. On Wednesday March 19th Michael Smith and I visited EQUIP to meet with Tom Atema, Doug Carter and Nadya Rodoslavova concerning the upcoming European Coordinator’s meeting in Prague, CZ. I am thrilled to hear the great reports of the Million Leaders Mandate training throughout Europe. 231,000 leaders are being trained throughout the continent and the Country Coordinators made it all possible. We will be in Prague to celebrate what all they have done.
While in Birmingham we had the chance to be in the Easter services with Pastor Chris Hodges at Church of the Highlands. What an experience! Over 11,000 people packed out all of their services and campuses. Pastor Chris and Tammy shared on the importance of what Christ did by being raised from the dead…giving us hope for a new life from all that holds us back. The resurrection of Jesus is the basis for our new life in God…free from all that was death to us. Also, John Larson, Brad Parsley and the COH band and choir lead us in fantastic worship. John did a special song that was brilliant. Way to go John.
A great week with family and the family of God…can’t beat that!
March 27th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Billy,
I have found the resource page on the ARC website very informative, not only for church planters but to give innovation into a ministry specifically when a new senior leader is incoming.
I do have one question, where do the 35 people on the plant team come from? What are their roles?
April 2nd, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Blaine, church planters gather these teams in different ways. Here are some sources: Friends, family, members from sending church, and anyone who will listen to your vision and desire to be a part from the city where you are launching. Newspaper, website, and word of mouth will help you recruit a launch team. Thanks for your comments. Billy