Here are additional reasons why selecting the right people is critical to church planting. The harvest is plentiful . North America can no longer be viewed as Christian. Many individuals are unchurched or have never committed themselves to Christ. And far too many pastors are failing to reap the harvest.
Church planting is a high calling .
John Maxwell, a nationally and internationally known author and speaker, reminds us that effective ministry rises and falls on leadership. In private industry, competent management leads successful businesses. In athletics, competent coaches lead winning teams. In ministry, competent church planters lead successful new churches. Because it is a high calling, church planting should not be entered into lightly or unadvisedly.