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Re: Church Planting
One problem that seems to be over-looked is retention of those who enter the institutional system. Commonly known as backsliders. Retention rates are horrific. To me church planting that mirrors the I.C. with its legalism creates undo stress to all that are involved.
Church planting sounds good but may require great sacrifice of which Western Christianity is not accustom to. Opening ones home to street people, the sick, the uppity, etc can cause problems.
The quest to open bigger cathedrals for the masses seems to still be popular. I heard one pastor tell the church that $10.000 a month is what their looking at for a new building. I don't think the one they are in is full yet.
I guess one could just simply start witnessing to people and baptizing them in their garage or whatever. Turn it all over to the Lord and not worry about the what ifs.
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