Who is God calling us to be? God is calling us to be real people… -who are admitting our need and asking for help …with real faith… -that is consistent and bold What is God calling us to do? …making real impact -helping the poor -sharing our faith -planting churches

Why should First MB start a new church in the Wichita area? 1)More people accept Christ through new churches than through established churches. 2)It gives new life and growth to the “mother” church.

Why should First MB start a new church in the Wichita area? 1)More people accept Christ through new churches than through established churches. In churches that have been in existence less than 15 years: 60-80% of growth is from unchurched people longer than 15 years: 10-20% of growth is from unchurched people

Why should First MB start a new church in the Wichita area? I will build My Church and the gates of hell won’t stand up against it. Jesus, Matthew 16:18 …appoint elders in every town. Titus 1:5

Why should First MB start a new church in the Wichita area? 1)More people accept Christ through new churches than through established churches. 2)It gives new life and growth to the “mother” church.

How might it look if we start another church in the Wichita area?

The start of the church in Philippi, Greece (Acts 16:11-35)

- a business woman (16:13-15) - a slave girl (16:16-21) - a jailer (16:22-40)