Q & A with Rick Long: Workshop speaker at Ambition

by Michael Clark on October 15, 2009

rick-longWhat church do you pastor? What is the vision for the church?
The Point Community Church in Frankfort, Ky. The Vision for The Point Community Church is that our Core Values of Teaching Truth, Worshipping Jesus, Living in Community, and Missional Living are expressed through our members and extended to our community. Church Planting Initiatives (CPI) is the church planting arm of The Point.

What will you be teaching on at Ambition?
I will be teaching on developing Elders and Leaders in the “church planting from the ground up” track. (See all tracks here)

Why is the topic you are teaching on crucial for church planting?
The New Testament clearly teaches that elders shepherd, lead, oversee, teach, and care for the local church. It is vital to the health and stability of the church plant that elders and leaders are identified, trained and appointed in a strategic and intentional way.

What are the top 5 books you would recommend church planters?
Planting Missional Churches by Stetzer
Biblical Eldership by Strauch
Total Church by Timmis
Vintage Church by Driscoll
Gospel-Centered Life by Thune

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