I am committed to a biblical worldview, the global expansion of the church and the flourishing of believers. Having served overseas for 29 years, I now serve as the EVP/COO of the IMB.
MULTIPLYING PASTORS AND TEACHERS TO SUSTAIN CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS
Jerry Todd Lafferty, D.Mis... more MULTIPLYING PASTORS AND TEACHERS TO SUSTAIN CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS
Jerry Todd Lafferty, D.Miss. Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Michael Crane
Debate regarding church planting movements (CPMs) and an emphasis on speed divides missiologists and practitioners alike. Some practitioners argue for continued urgency in reaping the harvest while giving little attention to training leaders, while others advocate for slowing down a movement to train leaders. This dissertation will offer a biblical solution for the need to continue reaping a harvest in a CPM while at the same time training pastors and teachers within the movement.
In Ephesians 4:11-13, Paul writes that the role of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry to build up the body, so that all believers might grow to maturity. To help push the church to multiply, the roles of the apostle, prophet, and evangelist are needed to lead the church planting effort among all peoples unto the ends of the earth. The five roles in Ephesians 4:11 are critically important in equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and to help new churches to continue to multiply and grow in healthy ways.
Elders must be chosen following biblical principles found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 in order to lead the churches emerging in CPMs. Many practitioners in harvest fields in South and Southeast Asia affirm the five roles above and advocate for the role of a Movement Strengthening Strategist who focuses on training elders in CPMs so that churches grow in a healthy manner and movements are sustained.
MULTIPLYING PASTORS AND TEACHERS TO SUSTAIN CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS
Jerry Todd Lafferty, D.Mis... more MULTIPLYING PASTORS AND TEACHERS TO SUSTAIN CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS
Jerry Todd Lafferty, D.Miss. Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Michael Crane
Debate regarding church planting movements (CPMs) and an emphasis on speed divides missiologists and practitioners alike. Some practitioners argue for continued urgency in reaping the harvest while giving little attention to training leaders, while others advocate for slowing down a movement to train leaders. This dissertation will offer a biblical solution for the need to continue reaping a harvest in a CPM while at the same time training pastors and teachers within the movement.
In Ephesians 4:11-13, Paul writes that the role of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry to build up the body, so that all believers might grow to maturity. To help push the church to multiply, the roles of the apostle, prophet, and evangelist are needed to lead the church planting effort among all peoples unto the ends of the earth. The five roles in Ephesians 4:11 are critically important in equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and to help new churches to continue to multiply and grow in healthy ways.
Elders must be chosen following biblical principles found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 in order to lead the churches emerging in CPMs. Many practitioners in harvest fields in South and Southeast Asia affirm the five roles above and advocate for the role of a Movement Strengthening Strategist who focuses on training elders in CPMs so that churches grow in a healthy manner and movements are sustained.
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Jerry Todd Lafferty, D.Miss.
Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Michael Crane
Debate regarding church planting movements (CPMs) and an emphasis on speed divides missiologists and practitioners alike. Some practitioners argue for continued urgency in reaping the harvest while giving little attention to training leaders, while others advocate for slowing down a movement to train leaders. This dissertation will offer a biblical solution for the need to continue reaping a harvest in a CPM while at the same time training pastors and teachers within the movement.
In Ephesians 4:11-13, Paul writes that the role of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry to build up the body, so that all believers might grow to maturity. To help push the church to multiply, the roles of the apostle, prophet, and evangelist are needed to lead the church planting effort among all peoples unto the ends of the earth. The five roles in Ephesians 4:11 are critically important in equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and to help new churches to continue to multiply and grow in healthy ways.
Elders must be chosen following biblical principles found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 in order to lead the churches emerging in CPMs. Many practitioners in harvest fields in South and Southeast Asia affirm the five roles above and advocate for the role of a Movement Strengthening Strategist who focuses on training elders in CPMs so that churches grow in a healthy manner and movements are sustained.
Jerry Todd Lafferty, D.Miss.
Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Michael Crane
Debate regarding church planting movements (CPMs) and an emphasis on speed divides missiologists and practitioners alike. Some practitioners argue for continued urgency in reaping the harvest while giving little attention to training leaders, while others advocate for slowing down a movement to train leaders. This dissertation will offer a biblical solution for the need to continue reaping a harvest in a CPM while at the same time training pastors and teachers within the movement.
In Ephesians 4:11-13, Paul writes that the role of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry to build up the body, so that all believers might grow to maturity. To help push the church to multiply, the roles of the apostle, prophet, and evangelist are needed to lead the church planting effort among all peoples unto the ends of the earth. The five roles in Ephesians 4:11 are critically important in equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and to help new churches to continue to multiply and grow in healthy ways.
Elders must be chosen following biblical principles found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 in order to lead the churches emerging in CPMs. Many practitioners in harvest fields in South and Southeast Asia affirm the five roles above and advocate for the role of a Movement Strengthening Strategist who focuses on training elders in CPMs so that churches grow in a healthy manner and movements are sustained.