Church Planting

Church planting in the Bible refers to the process of establishing new congregations or communities of believers in Jesus Christ within a specific geographical area or cultural context. This practice is rooted in the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, where He commands His followers to "go therefore and make disciples of all nations." The early church exemplified this mission through the apostolic efforts of figures like Paul, who traveled extensively to preach the Gospel and establish new churches, as seen in the Book of Acts (Acts 13-14).The biblical model of church planting involves not only evangelism but also the nurturing and equipping of new believers for spiritual growth and community life. Paul’s letters to the churches he planted, such as those in Corinth, Galatia, and Ephesus, provide guidance on doctrinal teaching, moral living, and the structure of church governance (e.g., 1 Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 4:11-16). Moreover, church planting aligns with the biblical understanding of the church as the body of Christ, where each member plays a vital role in fulfilling God's mission on earth (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). Therefore, church planting is both a fulfillment of Christ's command and a vital aspect of the church's mission to spread the Gospel and build up the faith community.