30 Nov the key to sound doctrine

The key to sound doctrine is God’s Word.  During the time of explosive church growth of the first century, there were no seminaries or formal training centers for pastors.  Instead, they followed Christ’s mandate in Matthew 28:20a “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Pray...

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26 Feb Streams in the Desert

“For waters to break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water. “ (Isaiah 35:6-7)   Pray that in Niger the place of spiritually scorching sand  would become a place of...

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19 Feb modeling and mentoring

Modeling and mentoring are core aspects of discipling believers and church leaders.  2 Timothy 2:2 states, “and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” La modélisation et le mentorat sont des...

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12 Feb Passion and Fearlessness

Passion and fearlessness are essential components in disciple-making movements.  Pray that missionaries in Niger and Nigerien believers would passionately pursue the lost.  Pray that they would not be crippled by apathy, fear, or timidity but that they would boldly proclaim the Gospel of Christ to...

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05 Feb imposed authority

In the book Church Planting Movements, David Garrison states, “Denominations and church structures that impose a hierarchy of authority or require bureaucratic decision-making are ill-suited to handle the dynamism of a Church Planting Movement.” As new churches are established in Niger, pray that each church...

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29 Jan Can this be reproduced by these believers?

According to David Garrison, “Authentic Church Planting Movements always take on the appearance of their context.”  He goes on to say that church planters should start by asking themselves the following question, “‘Can this be reproduced by these believers?’ If the answer is ‘no,’ then...

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22 Jan simultaneous

Historically, missionaries have followed a logical progression of converting new believers, discipling them, forming them into groups, and then creating a church.  However, in worldwide Church Planting Movements, it is often observed that these elements occur in a different order or simultaneously.  Throughout Niger, church...

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15 Jan a call to the cross

New Nigerien believers must understand that a call to Christ is a call to the cross.  Many Nigeriens have experienced extreme persecution including rejection, beatings, kidnapping, and death. They have been chased from their homes, banished from their villages, stripped of their jobs or positions,...

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08 Jan God given gifts

God has gifted us in all different ways and He wants us to use these gifts for His glory.  Pray that as churches are planted and multiplied in Niger, these new Christians would serve in the way God has gifted them. Pray that each person...

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01 Jan worship in the heart language

Worship in the heart language is a common factor in most Church Planting Movements according to David Garrison.  Worship in the common heart language encourages accessibility and participation across an entire community. Pray that the Bible will be translated and distributed in both written and oral...

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