Episode 162: Relationship with "the Mothership"
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Your sending church is a vital relationship. Here’s how to honor it without overstaying your welcome before launch.
In Episode 162 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, we’ll talk about launching from an existing church. Here’s Greg with today’s question:
What should be the relationship between a sending church and a church plant?
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Learn what a “SWAT Team” is and why you need one.
- What kind of commitment you should ask for when people join your launch team.
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “Most of a launch team doesn’t stick around for more than a year or two.” -@edstetzer
- “Freedom will get more people to connect [to your new church plant].” -@edstetzer
- “Give launch team members an out, otherwise it can be negative and disruptive.” -@edstetzer
- “Some may stay, some may come back, but we rejoice that the gospel is preached.” -@edstetzer
- “The most important thing is to communicate your plan.” –@danielsangi
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