There's a big difference between a planter's first and second church plant. One brutal experience is all it takes to radically change his priorities. It's no longer about fast growth, big lights, taking the town by storm. He tried that approach and it didn't work... for him or the other 98% of church planters.
Money isn't quite as important... he gets closer to the people... he reexamines his motives, slows down for his family... invests in kingdom growth, not just his own church... and he doesn't care quite as much about getting credit. He appreciates the guys on the conference circuit, but doesn't follow them like he used to.
A failed first go-round can be a gift from God. I don't think you can fully appreciate God's supernatural hand in church planting without it.
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