tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23191203.post9062925844697506844..comments2023-09-25T04:24:45.407-05:00Comments on The M Blog: Critical transition points when planting new churchesJ. Guy Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17751691713410311094noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23191203.post-28041104854415971542009-12-06T08:17:36.844-05:002009-12-06T08:17:36.844-05:00Mark,
If we are able to maneuver well these trans...Mark,<br /><br />If we are able to maneuver well these transition points, it will make the difference between just a short-term home Bible group, and what could potentially be a new ekklesia planted. I am convinced the most effective way of making disciples is through new church plants, and not in trying to get people to "go to church." Thanks for your comments!J. Guy Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751691713410311094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23191203.post-71543834009362612142009-12-06T00:21:16.425-05:002009-12-06T00:21:16.425-05:00I find these comments instructive, in that, in the...I find these comments instructive, in that, in the 'reached' portions of the world, we witness to individuals and then invite them to church. <br /><br />I am working with others to get home fellowships started in our church: and I am planning on introducing the "Big Purpose of Small Groups" (aside from the relational benefits inherent to the participants) as visiting the lost in their homes and witnessing the gospel to them.<br /><br />The over-arching goal will be to help these individuals get their own small group going, so that they can witness to others and help additional small groups form. <br /><br />I believe this will reach many people who won't simply visit the traditional service ....<br /><br />Thank you for you edifying comments.<br /><br />MarkMark Fingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17284228452263318834noreply@blogger.com