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Now Published—Deep Roots: Toward a Biblical-Theological Framework for Church Planting
We are thankful to share a new book to support the work of founding new Christian communities. Deep Roots: A Biblical and Theological Framework for Church Planting expands on an earlier smaller companion piece for a syllabus. Our latest book is a full-orbed guide to church planting. The book is the second in a series, “Christian Vocation in Context: The D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership Series.” The series explores critical issues facing Christian shepherds in the secular age. We recognize that most of our readers are not pastors or seminarians-to-be. Nevertheless, some of you may know of someone or some group this could serve. Please consider sharing news of this book release with your pastor or donating to your denominational seminary or a library.
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A summary sheet follows along with a press release
How Deep Roots: Toward a Biblical and Theological Framework for Church Planting Can Support the Body of Christ
Our publisher commends the book to the larger Christian community. We believe this new work has tangible and spiritual benefits:
For Believers:
• Strengthens faith by grounding believers in the biblical basis for church planting.
• Encourages engagement in the Great Commission through local church involvement.
• Deepens understanding of the Church’s role in God’s redemptive mission.
• Provides devotional and prayer guidance for supporting church plants.
• Inspires a vision for evangelism and discipleship in everyday life.
For Seminarians:
• Offers a structured theological foundation for church planting.
• Provides insights into the biblical and historical models of church growth.
• Encourages spiritual formation alongside academic learning.
• Equips students to discern their calling in ministry, particularly in church planting and revitalization.
• Highlights the necessity of deep theological roots in new congregations.
For Church Planters:
• Provides a biblical framework for planting and sustaining new churches.
• Encourages the development of a Christ-centered vision for ministry.
• Offers guidance on navigating the challenges of pioneering new congregations.
• Emphasizes the role of personal holiness, perseverance, and sound doctrine.
• Connects Church planting with the broader mission of the Church across generations.
For Professors:
• Serves as a teaching resource for courses on missiology, pastoral theology, and church planting.
• Encourages students to integrate theology with practical ministry strategies.
• Provides reflection questions and case studies for classroom discussion.
• Highlights the apostolic model of Church planting for scholarly analysis.
• Supports the mentorship of future church leaders.
For Researchers:
• Contributes to academic discussions on ecclesiology, mission, and pastoral ministry.
• Examines the theological foundations of Church planting through scriptural exegesis.
• Engages with contemporary and historical perspectives on church growth.
• Offers a Reformed theological perspective on missions and evangelism.
• Provides citations and additional resources for further study.
For Church Networks & Denominations:
• Equips denominational leaders with a biblical strategy for church multiplication.
• Encourages a unified approach to training and sending church planters.
• Reinforces the importance of doctrinal fidelity in expanding the Church.
• Strengthens interchurch cooperation in fulfilling the Great Commission.
• Provides a framework for assessing the health and sustainability of new church plants.
For Established Churches:
• Encourages established churches to participate in church planting efforts.
• Provides a theological rationale for supporting missions and new congregations.
• Helps churches cultivate a culture of discipleship and multiplication.
• Strengthens leadership development for future pastors and elders.
• Invites congregations to see Church planting as an extension of their faithfulness.