A group of people and I are being led by God to plant a church in the area where we live. God has placed in our hearts the need for change in our area. A change in the way the churches around us "play" church. The churches in our area and in America in general ( not to say ALL of them but the Majority) look nothing like they do in the Scriptures. The Churches of today gather in a building and worship The Lord and Praise the Death of Christ yet they do not go out and live like they do. They do nothing for missions (except give some money and call it a day). In Today's average church we would call the building the "church" even though the Scriptures clearly state that WE ( The body of Christ) are the church..Not a building. There are so many other areas that we want to work on but it starts with prayer. Colossians 1:18 is a verse that God has really been showing us. 18."And He (Jesus) is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy". In everything we do as a Church (body of believers) that Christ may have the Supremacy. In every decision we make as a Church may Christ have the Supremacy. In everything we do in our everyday lives may Christ have the Supremacy. I ask that you say a prayer for this group of people and I..and share some advice on what God is leading you to post. Thanks : )
Thanks for your post. Church planting is one of the reasons we created AllAboutGOD.net. You may want to check out and join the A2A group which has to do with church planting.
Also check out the video here entitled "Church Planting Movements". I think you'll find it interesting.
Please also contact Felicity Dale, one of our members here. She and her husband run a resource and coaching network specifically for church planters. They will give you loads of help as you start up.
God bless you in your every endeavor for His glory!