Redefining Sanity in Church Planting
The well known definition of insanity, is continuing to do the same thing while expecting a different result. Expecting the unchurched to come to church, when we continue to do the exact same things that we have been doing for 50 years might fit this description. In the two church plants I lead, I lead like the unchurched person that I was. Not having the benefit of being raised in church, we tried lots of different things with some good results. Some of our adventures including meeting and eating (after church) in a Chinese Restaurant, and the same in a skating rink. One of our craziest efforts was a garage sale that required several of the largest roll off containers that we could rent– we didnt make much money, but we sure met a lot of people. I will always remember our version of a haunted house which had an angel illuminated by a strobe and an actor who was a former motorcyle gang hit man– he could put the fear of God in you! We met and lead lots of unchurched people into relationship with Christ. But all we really can take credit for is trying some things that were out of the box– of course, we didn’t have a box (a church building) anyway, so it came a bit easier. We have to get out of our traditional patterns if we are going to return to sanity– I would love to hear about your efforts.
August 24th, 2007 at 4:42 am
I don’t have a church. I am planting a different way. I just go out of my way to help meet the needs of the people and serve them. I truly believe and depend on the Lord. We have launched The More Abundant Life Movement. The movement is designed to empower the people and to improve the social, political and economic condition with in our communities. It is time for change, we cannot keep doing what we have been doing. It is not working for us as a society. Your Help is requested.
Call us, 314 972-0542 Office or (314) 581-0009 Cell. It’s time to take the abundant life movement to the next level.
Dr. Gerald