Church PLANT Manual

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8. What is contextualization and why is it important when sharing the gospel? 9. How can you better understand and relate to the cultural context of the people with whom you are sharing the gospel? 10. How will you develop a strong sense of gospel identity and mission in your church? Develop and document your goals for the next 6-12 months based on your discussions. Make sure your goals are measurable, include specific due dates, and indicate the people who will be responsible for the goal. It is okay to postpone a decision until after the Evangel School as long as you establish a goal and date by which a decision needs to be made.