Since 2010, 124 new churches planted in Louisiana with 8,987 new commitments to Christ reported in the first 36 month of these churches. That’s 72 new commitments to Christ per church plant.

How could 72 new commitments to Christ impact your community?

Church Planter Lance Montalbano with Impact Church in Belle Chase, LA

Church Planter John Boss with Crosspoint Church in Galliano.

Church Planter Blake Forman with Sulphur Community Church in Sulphur.

And that doesn’t account for a now lifetime partner in fighting community issues like addiction & hunger, a new partner in global missions, total evangelism as new believers get involved in new testament relationships & serving. Church Planting makes a difference.

Missiologist Peter Wagner said, “Planting new churches is the most effective evangelistic methodology known under heaven.”

Tim Keller says, “The continual planting of new congregations is the most crucial strategy for the growth of the body of Christ.” (get his great article Why Plant Churches).

Keep exploring the question “Does My Community Need a New Church?” HERE.

Check out these resources to help you get started:

• 10 Biblical & Practical Ways to Get Involved in Church Planting
• Every Church Can Encourage Church Planting and Multiplication
• Every Church Can Be a Church Planting Partner
• Your Church Can Be a Parent to a New Church or Campus