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order to have “a redemptive purpose to meet the needs of that particular region,” p. 36

e. Examples of regional teams and councils forming to “see the church maturing in Christ, strategically serving together to revitalize the church, give a Christ-centered witness to each resident, and bring transformation to the way of life in this region,” p. 38

D. Mull Readings, pp. 19-25

Twelve Biblical Reasons for Starting a New Church (From the Book of Acts) Marlin Mull, p. 19 A New Church . . . Supporting Scripture

Acts 1.3; 8.12; 14.22; 19.8; 20.25; 28.23; 28.31 Acts 1.8; Matt. 28.18-20; Mark 16.15-16; Luke 24.46-49; John 20.19-22

Brings the Kingdom of God to earth

Helps fulfill the Great Commission

Provides a place of prayer to meet God with others

Acts 1.14; 4.31; 12.5

Provides another public teaching place Acts 9.20; 10.42; 14.7; 16.10; 20.20 Is the most effective evangelistic tool Acts 2.38-39; 14.21

Acts 4.2; 5.19-21; 5.42; 8.4; 11.25-26; 18.11; 20.20; 28.31

Teaches the Bible

Offers another place for Christian service

Acts 6.3; 9.36; 11.25-26; 11.29-30; 17.15

Trains lay leaders to become preachers

Acts 6.10; 14.23

Crosses cultural barriers

Acts 8.35; 10.1-48; 16.9; 22.21

Acts 9.26-28; 20.20; 20.31, 36; 20.34-36; 20.27

Mentors new believers

Supports worldwide missionary activity

Acts 13.2-3; 16.9-10

Starts other churches

Acts 13.2-3; 16.9-10