3. The Importance of the Laity

The Importance of the Laity in Church Planting.

Virtually every author on church planting agrees on the importance of the laity in church planting.

A well-mobilized laity is the vital sign of a growing new work.

The people of the new work must truly want their church to grow.

The people of the new work must be equipped to discover and use their spiritual gifts to assist the new work.

The people of the new work must be willing to work hard along with their church planter/leader.

The people of the new work must be willing to assume new responsibilities and willingly hand over various leadership positions to other new people as the church continues to grow and expand.

The people of the new work must be willing to be pragmatic about the programs and activities and not be afraid to evaluate what they are doing in terms of the new church’s growth effectiveness.