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5 Practical Considerations for the Church Planting Process

Posted on March 6, 2017January 28, 2021 by ptsblog

In my years as a church planter, I’ve learned a thing or two. Here are my five practical considerations for the church planting process: 1. Work on a team. If there isn’t someone on your team who can tell you when you’re wrong without starting a fight, you’ll end up with an ineffective ministry. Your…

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