ARP Synod Moderator Andy Putnam has been clear in his 2020
challenge to plant 20 churches of 200 or more active members by the year 2020. But
where will we find the resources and the expertise to plant churches of 200 or
more active members when the typical ARP church is much smaller than that? We need the help of our existing churches
that are 200 or more active members.
Two of our larger churches have recently set a good example.
First ARP in Gastonia planted Gaston Community Church, and more recently, First
Presbyterian in Columbia planted Grace Presbyterian.
I would like to invite the pastors and elder delegates of
our larger churches to join us at our church planting breakfast on Thursday of
the General Synod meeting in June. The theme of our church planting breakfast
this year will be: Churches Planting Churches. Come and hear Dr. Sinclair Ferguson and
Rev. Brandon Barrett speak about how First Presbyterian prepared to plant
Grace, and the strong start that Grace has experienced as a result. Mark your
calendar for Thursday, June 7 at 7 a.m. in Bonclarken dining room B. Call today
to reserve your place – (864) 232-8297 (ext 229). Space is limited to the first
60 people that register.
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