urban impact ny

by Richard Harris

BI-VOCATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING is as ancient as the Old Testament, as Biblical as the New Testament and as current as the 21st century. Approximately 1/3 of Southern Baptist new church plants last year were started with bi-vocational ministers. The trend of our day is focusing toward bi-vocational/lay church planting. In order to reach our nation with the gospel of Christ it will take ALL our members actively engaged in ministry. Many are being called into intentional bi-vocational ministry and I affirm this avenue as ONE of God's means of reaching our nation. It is Biblical - we see Paul as a Tentmaker encouraging others to travel in the same avenue if possible as they begin New Testament congregations even in their homes. more