Have any AFF'ers started a church from zero?

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Darcie

Yes! We are their Spanish daughter work.

Small world. the guy that left there came here.

[Darcie]

We were brought here by one pastor, he left resigned about 2 months after we got here and then a new pastor was voted in a little after that!

Talk about a little added stress.

[Darcie]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Small world. the guy that left there came here.

REALLY!!!!!! How's that going?

[Nahum]

Be careful who you give your ear to. The temptation to give in to ego will be great. Pay special attention to those men and women of God who have personally planted churches.

I highly recommend Tommy and Judy Hudson's book, "Miracle Through the Fire". Another good one is "A Church Planter's Dream" by David Norris. "Pioneer Pentecostals" from PPH will have you in tears, but is very, very inspiring.

Close your ears to every person who would cast doubt and negativity on the work. Learn to be a survivalist.

[Sam]

What an inspirational thread!!

This sure beats our (I include myself here) usual squabbling and put downs.

[Trouvere]

Originally Posted by Darcie

Just looking for some friendly advice and encouragement.

My husband and I started a Spanish church here in Wilmington, NC a year and a half ago.

It's been a little bit of a roller coaster ride. I was just wondering if anyone had some advice or experiences they may want to share.

Yes and it was a roller coaster ride for sure.Just hang in there and keep doing right.God will bless you.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Darcie

REALLY!!!!!! How's that going?

Awesome. he is from here. This is his home church. Great guy.

[Darcie]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Awesome. he is from here. This is his home church. Great guy.

And boy can he PREACH!!!!

[Nahum]

Darcie, I will step away for a while and leave you with this thought. It is from my District Superintendent, whom I consider one of the greatest men of God to ever walk on this planet.

"The true heart of a pastor is shown by how he treats those who can offer him nothing."

[Darcie]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Darcie, I will step away for a while and leave you with this thought. It is from my District Superintendent, whom I consider one of the greatest men of God to ever walk on this planet.

"The true heart of a pastor is shown by how he treats those who can offer him nothing."

PP I'm so glad I got to chat with you today! You have totally lifted my spirit!

I'm actually going to print out this thread and hand it over to my husband

THANK YOU!