The Power of Sending Churches

Summary

In this episode of the Stoke It Up Podcast, Kenneth Priest and Alan Stoddard discuss the concept of "sending churches" and the journey of church planting. They explore the importance of timing, leadership development, and the strategies necessary for creating a reproducing church model. The conversation emphasizes the biblical foundations of sending and going, the significance of community outreach, and the practical steps involved in overcoming barriers to becoming a sending church.

Takeaways

• The concept of sending churches has biblical roots dating back to Acts 13.

• Alan's journey to church planting began with a supportive pastor and church community.

• Timing is crucial in church planting, involving both personal and divine elements.

• Leadership development is essential for sustaining a church plant.

• Churches should have a strategy for reproduction from the outset.

• Sending churches play a vital role in the growth of new congregations.

• Building a preaching team is important for the longevity of a church plant.

• Biblical models of sending and going provide a framework for church planting.

• The heartbeat of a sending church is crucial for its success.

• Practical steps can help overcome barriers to becoming a sending church.