CONGREGATIONAL PLANTING
PAUL BLAKE
So , you ’ d like to see a Tikkun ministry planted in your city ? Amen ! The process of planting a congregation has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life . The relational breakthroughs were definite highlights — seeing people move from stagnation to zeal , to develop their gifts , to receive a physical healing or be set free from a demonic torment .
At the same time , planting has been the most challenging assignment . About once a year I would feel like quitting . My wife allowed me about a 24 – 48-hour window to be frustrated , look for some “ stress-free ” career at a jobs website , and ultimately realize that I was just wasting my time with this “ searching .” The challenges were hard ; they really were . But it is the turtle who wins the race . It ’ s not hard ; just show up . The challenges were necessary , and our city benefited greatly when we kept plugging away .
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