But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. – Galatians 4:4-5 Volunteers. It’s a word I hear used in churches around the nation, including mine. For example, […]
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In reflecting upon my church’s story, there appears to be, generally speaking, at least three phases (as it relates to leadership) through which a growing church can pass[ref]I first heard these three terms by Bruce Wesley as he was reflecting on CCCC’s leadership journey.[/ref] : Phase 1: Entrepreneurial This is the riskiest of phases. A
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I’m often asked by church planters how CCCC develops elders. It’s a a great question. However, there’s a question which should precede it, namely, when should you add elders? It’s not a question of “if” but at what time is it most beneficial to do so? We see the Apostle Paul had some kind of
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