Planting churches that will grow disciples and plant other churches is a challenge in our own culture, and much more so in cultures different from our own. Where do we begin?
First, prayer must be firmly established. God makes churches grow. It is his work and his timing.
Second, we must love the people we are working with. A love for God and a love for others kept Jesus on God’s agenda and on task for a lifetime.
Third, we must gain a hearing through service. The miracles of Jesus demonstrated the power of God over evil in the world and got people’s attention. He put on his spiritual glasses and spent time among the interested to find his future church planters.
Ministry among the Kabiye is done because we love people. As we do ministry, we must keep our spiritual eyes open for those who will open up their homes for the gospel. Current ministries among the Kabiye include drilling wells for clean water and helping those with AIDS find and take medication.
For next week, how do we make Scripture come alive for those whom God will call?
