What does it take to plant churches in some of the world's most secular regions?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we explore "Pioneer Church Planting" with Ron Anderson, a seasoned church planter whose work has extended over four decades in Spain. His journey is a testament to faithful resilience in a region indifferent to the gospel message.
Ron delves into:
Ron reflects on crucial moments of personal faith, transitioning from attempts to replicate church models to a deeper understanding of discipleship's essence, alongside the challenges and victories in fulfilling God's vision to establish 30 churches in the province of Cordoba, Spain. He underscores discipleship, collaboration, and fidelity to God's vision, providing valuable insights for those called to missionary work.
This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone interested in:
If today's conversation has moved you or sparked an interest in church planting and discipleship, we encourage you to subscribe to reach out to Ron at churchplanting@lausanne.org or explore more resources at https://lausanne.org/network/church-planting.
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Ron Anderson Bio:
Ron Anderson was born and raised in Guatemala where his parents ministered with the Maya Quiche people. He received a BA from Asbury University and later an MAS from Azusa Pacific University. Together with his wife Brenda, he has been involved in ministries related to church planting in Europe, particularly Spain, since 1978.
In addition to being a Lausanne catalyst for church planting, Ron is the European church planting consultant and trainer for the European Christian Mission International and coordinator of the national platform for church planters in Spain. Ron and Brenda are both involved in a local church planting project in the area of Madrid, Spain.
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