Episode 380: How to Discern If You Are Called to Plant a Church

In Episode 380 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss how to discern if you are called to plant a church and the wrongs reasons to church plant. Here is today’s question:

“I am feeling like God is calling me to plant a church. However, the church I am currently serving at is wrestling with sending a church plant out. How does a person like myself walk those choppy waters with grace and truth of loving my leaders, while also being obedient to God in the calling on my life?” 

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • Is it the right calling and timing to plant a church?
  • The wrong reasons to church plant 

Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):

  • “Do you feel called to church plant in the town that you are currently serving?” – @danielsangi
  • “Do you have what it takes to be a church planter?” – @danielsangi
  • “Is this an exercise in patience or an exercise in futility?” @toddadkins 
  • “Just because you are called, doesn’t mean you are immediately released.” – @danielsangi
  • “Don’t plant a church just because you have a strong desire to preach and are not currently doing so.” – @danielsangi
  • “Don’t plant a church because you don’t have an invitation to serve in an established church.” @danielsangi
  • “Don’t plant a church because you are frustrated in the church that you are serving at.” @danielsangi

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Published April 22, 2019

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