Shepherding Within a Movement

Teaching Points

• 1

  Leadership in newly planted churches must be gentle, patient, and focused on multiplication.

• 2

  Correspondence and regular contact with new churches provides encouragement and accountability.

• 3

  Guarding against heresy requires knowing the Word and being anchored in sound doctrine.

• 4

  Resourcing new churches with materials, training, and prayer support accelerates their growth.