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ETS ACADEMY · LESSON 1

What Do We Mean by Church Planting?

Teaching points

  • Rowlands begins by distinguishing a church from its building. His emphasis is a community of believers gathered around Christ, mutual edification, and witness.
  • Read the assigned pages in the original workbook. Use the Scripture references to examine the teaching before answering the reflection and knowledge check.

Read in Scripture

  • Matthew 18:20
  • Ephesians 2:19–22

Reflect

  • Which assumptions about buildings or programs influence your definition of church?
  • What does the passage teach, and what is one question you want to explore with a mentor?

Put it into practice

  • Write a description of a faithful Christian community without mentioning property or attendance targets.

Gerald Rowlands · Church Planting Institute / Church Planting International Sources and credits →