Planting an Ex-Offender Family Church

(Baptist General Convention of Texas)

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Summary:

This handbook is a simple but thorough guide for ex-offenders who desire to start a family church.  Published by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, it is perhaps most applicable for other Baptists, but the information would be useful for any ex-offenders looking to plant a Christian church.  The guide covers the challenges and needs that are unique to an ex-offender church.  It gives practical steps and advice in actually planting a church, based on the Acts 16 model.  Also included is a bible study on Acts 16 to foster a biblical concept of the church.  The appendix offers many helpful guides on a variety of church and pastoral issues:

·    where to look for good sermons,

·    how to multiply,

·    visiting someone in the hospital,

·    leading a wedding,

·    financial considerations, and

·    many others.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

This guide would be helpful for any ex-offender who desires to start a church specially designed to meet the needs of ex-offenders and their families.  It covers both the practical and spiritual sides of the church planting process and includes information and advice applicable for a church of any denomination, especially a Baptist one.