The energy and commitment evident in the church planting movement should encourage all who long to see a new wave of evangelism throughout North America. But this movement must be driven by a robust New Testament ecclesiology and must be undergirded by an eager embrace of the faith once for all delivered to the saints. This movement must complement -- not castigate -- existing churches. Each needs the other, and both can learn from each other.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Church Planting
Al Mohler applauds the increased excitement over church, but also warns that we must not neglect the need to revitalize existing congregations. His conclusion: