The following update is from GCI Church Multiplication Ministries (CMM) director Randy Bloom.
CMM conducted its third annual Church Multiplication Summit in Memphis, TN on March 30-31. The event brought together those who have been working to advance the planting of new GCI churches in the U.S. Others attended to learn how individuals, congregations and districts can support church planting. Here is a picture of the participants:
Summit presentations included:
- Randy Bloom discussing church planting progress, identifying and resourcing potential church planters, and the role of district pastors in church planting networks
- Dan Rogers urging national, district and congregational ministries to place high priority on advancing church planting
- Church planters Mary Bacheller, Dishon Mills, Tom Kennebeck and Heber Ticas discussing their experiences and needs
- Several district pastors sharing insights and resources related to developing district church multiplication networks
In addition to these presentations, Heber Ticas consulted with the other church planters in attendance. At the end of the Summit each participant defined their next steps forward in advancing church planting.
The next Summit is planned for March 8-9, 2013, in Memphis, TN. Anyone who would like to participate in GCI church planting is welcome to attend. For information, email Randy.Bloom@gci.org
