As a church planter, how do you continue to move the vision forward when you don’t have enough money? Hosts Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how to maximize what you have.
As a church planter, how do you continue to move the vision forward when you don’t have enough money? Hosts Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how to maximize what you have.
0:55 Lee identifies the different facets of this topic (marketing, day-to-day ministry and maximizing volunteers).
1:20 Danny talks about the importance of having a bootstrap mentality and not expecting the best of the best right away.
2:50 Danny lists three areas where it’s easy to overspend and get in trouble (marketing, rent and equipment).
3:50 Lee says planters need to distinguish between what they can offer as a church plant vs. an established church.
4:25 Identify the things you feel like are niche opportunities for you in your community. What are the few things that you have to do really well? You can’t do everything.
5:50 Lee says to keep in mind that anytime you spend less than you make you’re going to be OK.
6:10 Danny shares smaller-scale, low-cost marketing ideas.
8:30 Lee says when resources are limited, it’s not a time to wallow and feel defeated; it’s a time for creativity to rise.
9:20 Danny points out that you’ll never have enough resources to do all that you want to do.
9:50 Don’t forsake generosity or savings even with limited resources.
10:30 Lee says often the vision is a whole lot bigger than the resources; that’s the thing God uses to keep us living by faith. Press forward, don’t be discouraged in that process.