Plant Course

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Re-discover the roots of why we are involved in church planting and understanding contextual movements and multiplication approaches. Review basic missiology and ways of understanding our context, drawing on the work of Fresh Expressions, Missional Communities and Disciple-Making Movement Pioneers.

1. Bible thought

7 minutes

2. Listening first

31 minutes

3. What is mission?

24 minutes

4. Reaching new people through sport and wellbeing

4 minutes

Case studies of church plants help ground the ideas you encounter in the Plant Course. Watch the story of Activate, Kennington.

Additional Resources

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