Left, Left, Left, Right, Left! by Christina Johnson

Recently John and I went to BootCamp. A church planting BootCamp through Church Multiplication Network. Wow, it was intense. Really intense and oh so good.

We answered six key questions…

What does God want to do?
Who am I?
What am I sent to do?
How will we do it?
Who will do it with me?
How will we evaluate our progress?

One thing that I discovered is that BootCamp will do one of two things…

1. Give you the tools to accomplish the plan God has burning in your hearts.

2. Or you will have a clear understanding that God has not called you to church plant but support those who do.

I could never sum up all that God spoke to us that week; but here are some quick ones:

Our vision for Bay City is now God sized!
That God has prepared our lives from the moment we were born to be the very best people to do this job.
God has very clearly mapped out His vision and mission for Bay City.
We must be intentionally reaching those who do not know Christ.
We can’t do this alone.  God is already calling people to come along side of us.
We have to stay on assignment!

I feel overwhelmed; but I feel confident. Not because of my own abilities; but because of God’s!

If you are reading this and are considering planting a church…absolutely go to CMN boot camp. Wives, do not let your husbands go without you! It is vital that you be there with him, to partner with him, hear his heart and share yours. It will radically change the way you start and do church.

We are so excited to start this adventure!

Christina Johnson and her husband John are in the pre-launch stage for their church plant, Riverfront Church in Bay City, Michigan. They have three kids. Christina is also one of CMN Virtual Community Group leaders Find her blogging their Church Planting adventure at Get Joy.