
Church planting in general: love the church, love local pastors. The three loves and the last three tips in this article apply equally to the missionary and the church that sent them. Imagine what a church that loves the local church, local pastors, and local people can do to motivate missions.
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Lessons from the Field: Transparency
Sep 06, 2023 4 min · Brian W I got many things wrong when I started my life as a missionary. While my church, my mentors, and I all did our best to prepare for the mission field, our steps were just inadequate. That does not mean… Read MoreAuthor
Brian W
Brian served 14 years in the Republic of Georgia, where he started a youth ministry, discipled new leaders, and planted over 15 new churches before serving in leadership of another missions organization. Brian is married to Maia and they have two children.
Brian served 14 years in the Republic of Georgia, where he started a youth ministry, discipled new leaders, and planted over 15 new churches before serving in leadership of another missions organization. Brian is married to Maia and they have two children.