In this episode of "Around the Block with Thabiti Anyabwile," Thabiti continues his conversation with Welton Bonner, a former pastor of Greater Love Church in Washington, D.C. They discuss the process of closing the church to focus on prayer, study, and reflection in order to replant it with a stronger foundation. They also touch on the topic of whether having children is required biblically, and the value of church programs like Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. Join them as they explore the gospel ecology in predominantly black and brown neighborhoods and cities, and the work being done to serve and minister in these communities.
TIME STAMPS
[00:02:09] Unity in church planting.
[00:06:13] Taking a programmatic approach.
[00:09:30] Despising small beginnings.
[00:13:30] Can you be a healthy church without a children's ministry?
[00:19:07] Programs not scripturally required.
[00:21:30] Church planning and skipping steps.
[00:25:29] Emergency landing in ministry.
[00:28:39] Confirmation and shutting down services.
[00:33:35] Future plans and church planting.
[00:35:17] Discernment and prayer in leadership.
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