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Could
you really go to Southern California - or anywhere - as part of a church
planting team? You might think that you have to have some
kind of special abilities or ministry expertise. Of
course, you must be a growing Christian who loves Jesus
Christ. But beyond that, there really is only one
qualification: are you willing to move into the city and
love your neighborhood for Him? Behind the reputation of
every big city are real people in real homes in real
neighborhoods. They are hungry for love, hope and peace.
They probably don’t know it, but the answer to all of
their hungers is in the gospel of Jesus Christ. A church
planting team member is a growing Christian who will move
into a neighborhood and show them Christ’s love. You
could do that! What a tremendous investment of your life:
church planting in the city with a team!
If you do have special abilities or passions, the city
offers unlimited opportunities to utilize these. Do you
know another language? Do you have a special desire to
work with children; teens; college students; senior
citizens; abused women and children; recovering drug
addicts or alcoholics; or homeless people? Do you enjoy
teaching music, art, reading, personal finance, sports, or
a language? All of these provide wonderful opportunities
for evangelism in the city. Do you have experience in
business, finance, law, or construction? You could be a
great help to a young church. Whatever your gifts and
interests, Southern California gives you endless opportunities to
use them in reaching people for Christ and building the
church.
For example, one mother in Chicago learned that the
neighborhood children came home from school with nothing
to do for hours until their parents came home from work.
She started a "Homework Club" in her home, where children
could come for 2 hours each day after school. Parents were
thrilled to have the assistance (and free babysitting).
The kids were also attracted by many things their families
didn’t have: a computer, encyclopedia, dictionary,
construction paper, etc. Of course, the activities always
seemed to end up focusing on the person and work of Jesus!
Specific needs:
Come be a part of the team! There is a special need for
people with a special desire for work with children, teenagers,
the elderly, military families, and Spanish speakers. Of course, Southern
California needs more church planters! If you would like more information
about these things, please contact us.
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