We are in tough economic times these days and it surely isn't very enticing for new church planters to gather steam for their vision. What should we do should we hunker down or push forward? My thinking is that there must be alternative strategies for the church planter that could be engaged rather than abandoning the idea of church planting all together.
Here's a few...
meeting in homes longer as opposed to meeting in rented space.
minister to the poor in the target area- you'd be surprised how many affluent people care about the poor.
keep the vision out front where people are more compelled to give to it- after all ministry takes money!
be transparent in funds collected and funds needed.
go to a monthly bulletin- it's way cheaper- but you need to be organized!
weekly prayer for employment needs in your body
tent making- get a job...do -da-do-da...
spend less on the launch- really, avoid the hype!
pot Luck congregational meetings
be economical in your use of AC and heat.
invest in building community
Finally, two words... sugar daddy
Remember, We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.
Can you think of any to add to the list?
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