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When the economy is bad, it helps to give.

The Church Plant Survivability and Health Study, conducted by NAMB in 2007, called  to identify the factors that helped a church plant survive beyond five years, found that church plants that have a proactive stewardship plan enjoy a 178% greater chance of surviving beyond five years than their non-proactive counterparts...to read entire article, click here.

 

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What do you think? How have the economy and stewardship issues impacted your church plant?

 

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Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:02 PM by Mike Cogland

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V-Twin Pastor said:

    Since we have just gotten off the ground as a new church, money has been a big concern. We are supported by the Convention monthy, and our local Association has generously given to help us start this church plant. But, we have yet to have local churches partner with us financially.

    I first check myself and remember that it was God who called for this church to be planted and that He will supply for our needs. If He chooses to do that through local church support then that is within His realm to do. I also remember that God wants this church to be selfsustaining as well. And that does include having the members of this new church step up and support their church. It's hard to ask for money and I hate doing it. Yet I do like the approach of stewardship which emphasises how a Christian must handle all of their finances, which would include tithes and offerings.

    I've ordered the "Its a New Day" resourse that is free from Crown. I haven't finished going through it all but I plan to implement this type of plan for stewardship as a foundation for our church plant. Part of being able to survive in this world and economic upheval is knowing how best to use your resources. What is happening today is nothing really different than what has happened in Biblical times. The Bible's teachings on money and stewardship are just as relevant today as they were then.

September 13, 2008 12:12 PM
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About Mike Cogland

At NAMB I serve as the Missional Network Director helping foster this new network of leaders. I've also done marketing, small groups, and led worship at several different churches. I'd rather spend time with my wife and four kids than just about anything else.

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