Great evening of discussion with church planting expert & coach Kevin York, whose church planting team is overseeing 2000 churches globally with 70 current church plants under way. Our discussion was a real answer to prayer regarding our direction and determination to "crack the code" in this city. Some key thoughts about church plants:
> leadership (most growth barriers are not spiritual but structural),
> fire (do your eyes light up when taling about your city),
> coaching (having those that can ask penetrating questions),
> missional (one size does NOT fit all; each plant must be customized),
> humilty & strength (level 5 leadership),
> gospel-centered (it must stumble people),
> and above all, love.
Kevin is one of the busiest guys around, so to get some time with him was a real treat.