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What's happening in Converge Heartland
I understand and agree that numbers are not the major indicator of our spiritual health. While saying that, I also know that it is one means of putting our hands to the fire to see how hot the flames are burning. While not all the districts in BGC Converge Worldwide reported, of those that did we found that we had planted over 200 churches between 2000-2005. There was an average weekly attendance in 2007 of 154 people/church which impacted 22,847 individuals. In our church plants we baptized 1,916 in 2007. God is gracious to us. The fields are still golden ready for harvest. Pray for labors of the harvest.
The Lighthouse meets in old Army officer quarters that was put up for
personnell when a dam was built. They have outgrown the building and need a
larger area for worship. God has provided a church building that they
purchased, but it needs to be moved . They are in the process of laying a
foundation so they can move the building to their property.
Another opportunity they are praying through is a church building in a nearby
town which has been offered to them. Is this a place God wants to use for
another church?
Jon said, "This fall we have added a youth ministry and outreach. Before, we
didn't have youth, but because of a few more families coming, now we do, praise
God! Also, we have started two small groups with the idea of meeting in homes
and reaching out to the lost. One will be called "Be Joyful" and will be the 60's
plus age group. The other will be young couples and singles and will be
focused on "Marriage." One of the things we strongly believe in, is that in order to
have a strong church we must have strong families. It all starts with strong
marriages and Biblical training of our children.
Possibilities in the Converge Heartland area
Locations that have been suggested to plant a church. Join in praying for God’s direction.
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Interested in church planting
Join a group of churches with a passion to glorify God by following the great commission and great commandment.
We are a group of churches with the following values:
- We are Evangelical Christians, as opposed to evangelical, legalistic, fundamentalists.
- We hold scripture as inerrant and inspired, but don't hold to one sole translation.
- We do not deny the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but sign gifts are not the primary means of sharing or growing our faith.
- Church planting is for the express purpose of reaching the unchurched.
- Multiplication movement mindset
- Freedom of vision while connected with others through teams and coaching accountability.
- Always training others for ministry looking toward the next place God opens the door for a new church for his glory
How to join
- Initial interview: Call, e-mail or text message to share your vision, hear about church planting and allow yourself to be known by the Director of Church Planting at walt@convergeheartland.org or call 605-254-3092
- Assessment process: Not everyone is called to lead in the planting of a church, so we invite you to enter an assessment process that will help you know your giftedness and how it fits with church planting.
- Training: Church planter receives meaningful and practical training which allows them to be most fulfilled in doing what God has called them to do.
- Expectation interview: This is a period where you express what you expect of the Director of Church Planting, and he states what he expects of you.
- Formal call: Affirmed by a team that you are called to plant a church
- Proposal: A written plan defining what, how, where, and when you want to plant a new church
- Start church plant
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Want more information about church planting
E-mail or call with questions.
Walt Moser
e-mail - walt@convergeheartland.org
call or txt - 605-254-3092
Gary Rohrmayer: www.convergeusa.org
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The Lighthouse
PO Box 166 725 E. 4th Street
Corsica, SD 57328
Pastor Jon Lane, wife Julie
godspromise4us@yahoo.com
605-946-5858
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