Having just one big congregation or gathering is not Church expansion. Church expansion is not the same as an increase in the number of places of worship and filling them with people from different Churches. Recycling already existing believers is not Church expansion.
The Great Commission is about the expansion of the Church. How can we expand the Church if we do not teach and baptize nations (Matthew 28:19)?
For the Great Commission to be fulfilled, the pastor, church worker, you, and I, must be trained and equipped.
Remember: Evangelism + Church Planting = The Great Commission.
"Go ye" (Matthew 28:19) means we should move. Let's not be limited or confined to our comfort zones. "MOVE" is a verb. It is an action; so let's pledge to MOVE, and MOVE in reality.
"All nations" (Matthew 28:19) means other cities, towns, villages, countries, etc. In fact, anywhere people are found, the Gospel should be preached and Churches should be established.
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Based on Chapter 1 of Church Planting by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills.
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