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Bent Tree / Opening Nite

I am in an amazing period of learning in my life. I get to sit under professors that guide me and challenge me for several hours in the morning and then in the afternoon put those things into practice as we work with Hispanics. One of those places in which we put into practice what we’re learning is Bent Tree.

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Bent Tree is an apartment complex in which we are working. We had our first service/interest meeting a few weeks ago. I was fairly certain no one would show up. I was envisioning us gringos staring at each other for the evening. I was wrong.

Five adults and five kiddos showed up. Three families were represented. It was a blast. We’ve had two more services since then and a few more come each time.

We’re working our way through Charles Brock’s Buenas Nuevas Para Ti.

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Dr. Brawner

Dr. Jeff Brawner served in Brazil for six years with the International Mission Board. He is a church planter.

Recently, I presented in a class on Indigenous Church Planting and asked Dr. Brawner if he would share some his experiences in Brazil as they related to Indigenous Church Planting. I recorded the interview to incorporate into my presentation.

I feel growing within me a passion and compulsion towards this type of work.

Going into a community. Praying. Surveying. Planning.

Sharing the truths of Scripture with homes.

Beginning Bible studies in open homes.

Folding new believers into a family.

I’m asking God if he’ll let me try my hand at it while I’m still in school.

If you have time and the slightest pull towards it, you should check out Indigenous Church Planting by Charles Brock. It’s a practical and down-to-earth guide to starting churches. Brock writes from years of experience on the field. He’s done it. And, the cool thing is, we can too.

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Several Conclusions Drawn

Charles Brock, retired IMB missionary to the Philippines and author of Indigenous Church Planting, shares several conclusions that he and his wife drew after decades of cross-cultural ministry.

1) The greatest joy and contentment are found in the center of God’s will.

2) The safest place on earth is found at the center of God’s will.

3) Our children will always be under God’s watch care if we, the parents, are in his will.

4) God will not call us to do anything for which he will not give sufficient strength.

5) Life is too short and eternity too long to live for self.

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