By Ben Spalink

Here’s the top eight reasons your church should consider “parenting” a new congregation:

Church planting can be an extremely effective way of reaching communities for Christ
Church planting can be an excellent way to engage in making and multiplying disciples
Church planting gives your congregation members opportunities to participate missionally that are not normally available
Church planting can expand your church’s reach, impact and influence
Church planting can be a way to release and empower eager (sometimes younger) members who want to try something new and different from what the parent church offers and to be more evangelistic
Church planting can be a great way to bridge urban and suburban contexts
Church planting can be a healthy way to effect change in the parent congregation
Church planting is a great way to involve and engage entrepreneurs in your church