Church PLANT Manual

A cknowledgments I would like to acknowledge and express my gratitude to a host of World Impact staff whose prayer, time, reflection, and efforts in the production, review, and support of this resource cannot be fully captured in words. You will never know their names but their commitment to Christ and work on your behalf to provide this resource speak for themselves. I would especially like to acknowledge Rev. Bob Engel, Rev. Luke Raughley, Rev. Jordan King, Pastor Lorenzo Elizondo, and Pastor David Estrada for their time, dedication, and prayerful efforts to produce this text. Without their faithful friendship, partnership, tireless work, and constant encouragement this work would have never moved beyond a dream. As this training will evidence, we believe in teams. I have been blessed of the Lord to work with several teams who have invested much to produce a resource that we pray will serve you well as you PLANT the church the Lord has birthed in your hearts. Rev. Ted Smith Dean of Church Plant Schools March 28, 2024

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