We have these grandiose plans for mobilizing entire regions on networks or nations for the gospel and often overlook the potential one community can have. Taking a long term perspective on mobilization. Our culture pleads for instant results. The bigger more grand and quicker the better. Our focus is on the task and not on people.
Relationships are a key.
Building trust and sharing vision takes time. Often there are walls and barriers in a community that need to come down. Healing and reconciliation of pastors and churches often does not happen overnight. Favor and timing of the Lord. It will only happen if God makes it happen.