Special Guest Jerry Williams
(18) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20
Big Truth:
Making Disciples demands we share Jesus and leads us to Plant Churches.
Big Idea:
The gospel is always about going.
(18) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20
Big Idea:
The goal is to plant the gospel, not churches.
Big Idea:
Church planting is essential because local churches are essential.
(1) You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, (2) and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
Big Idea:
Faithful and qualified men must be identified, equipped and sent to lead healthy church plants.