Ed Stetzer recently posted on his blog some great thoughts on why this is a perfect time for churches to partner with other churches in their church planting efforts.
1. The current economy is a perfect opportunity.
2. Plants do better when local people are sent out.
3. Churches get healthier as and after they plant another church.
4. Shared DNA is better than solo DNA.
5. Planters who partner benefit from increased accountability.
6. Partnerships lessen the financial and resource burdens.
7. People in the community need to reach their community.
8. You can take advantage of more effective exposure.
9. It creates a vivid witness.
10. It is ultimately Kingdom-minded.
The full article can be found here.
