10 ways NOT to start a church, but that God can overcome even if you do
1. Start in a difficult location. [Judges 6:14]
God told Gideon, "Am I not sending you?"
2. Start with no leadership ability. [6:14]
God told Gideon, "Go in the strength you have."
3. Start with doubt. [6:18]
God told Gideon, "I will wait [for you]."
4. Start with fear. [6:23]
God told Gideon, "Do not be afraid. You are not going to die."
5. Start without people's approval. [6:26]
God told Gideon to tear down his father's altar
6. Start by questioning your calling. [6:36]
God patiently assured Gideon
7. Start with no core group. [7:2]
God told Gideon, "You have too many men."
8. Start with people who don't stay. [7:3]
God told Gideon, "Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back."
9. Start with no resources. [7:16]
God told Gideon to fight with trumpets and empty jars.
10. Start with inexperienced people. [7:17]
Gideon told them, "Follow my lead... do exactly as I do."
This is great stuff.
New comeback to nay-sayers: "Hey, tell it to Gideon, buddy!"
Posted by: Johnny | January 26, 2007 at 06:21 PM
Just wanted to Amen tbe post.
Posted by: michael white | January 26, 2007 at 07:44 PM
re: #9. So, does that mean trumpets and jars count for something? :) At least I have those.
This is a very cool run-down of what is necessary... a quick reality check planters.
Thanks Ben!
Posted by: brooks Hanes | January 26, 2007 at 10:06 PM
Great encouragement. Thanks for the post!
Posted by: jonathan everette | January 27, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Just wanted to say that I thought that was a great post!!
Posted by: ryan | January 27, 2007 at 07:40 PM
thanks so much guys...
ryan, i've got something coming to you. sorry for the delay...
Posted by: Ben | January 27, 2007 at 09:19 PM
Thanks for always thinking outside the box. This is one of the reasons I frequent this blog. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Jason | January 28, 2007 at 07:05 PM