Tim, the idea that churches sponsor/launch churches diminished beginning in the 1990s when the parachurch, nondenominational movement of church planters launch churches gained momentum. We sidelined the church, divorce the interdependent relationship, and it increased the decline of denominations because we no longer had an integrative, systemic approach where both the new congregation and the launching congregation benefit from the increased zeal and mutual learning and inspiration found in participation in launcing new congregations.
What a great plan! Genius.
Thanks, Norman! The best part is that it worked and made our strategic effort so much simpler for the next five to seven years.
Norman, we commissioned Kyle Mathews to write and perform the song.
May the Lord revive that spirit again in our churches!
Tim, the idea that churches sponsor/launch churches diminished beginning in the 1990s when the parachurch, nondenominational movement of church planters launch churches gained momentum. We sidelined the church, divorce the interdependent relationship, and it increased the decline of denominations because we no longer had an integrative, systemic approach where both the new congregation and the launching congregation benefit from the increased zeal and mutual learning and inspiration found in participation in launcing new congregations.