Planting Churches among the City's Poor - Volume 1

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Benefits of a Common Movement 1. Sense of belonging through a shared faith and identity 2. Efficiency and economy of effort 3. Ability to plant multiple plants in many different venues and populations 4. Cultivating genuine unity and diversity, with a spirit of mutuality and equality among the congregations 5. Increased productivity and viability within our missions efforts and churches 6. Interchangability and cross pollination 7. Ongoing support and encouragement of our leaders 8. Provide leverage for new projects and new initiatives 9. Standardized processes and procedures for incorporation and training