We’re going to plant a church in Benoni

I am excited to share something significant with you. Jesus has a vision for His Church. A vision is a preferable future. A forward-looking declaration of what could be. A north star. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus says, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. The church belongs to Jesus. He owns Her. And He will build it. That’s His vision. And He will protect it. That’s His promise. Our job is not to invent a vision, but to align ourselves with His.

Now the Lord is clearly growing His church at Benoni Baptist Church. Not a Sunday goes by without visitors. And more and more are choosing to stay. God’s grace is on display in real time. Growth requires planning. We’re inevitably going to run out of space. Run out of seating. Run out of parking. Last Saturday, our leaders met to discuss our future. We agreed that, in step with Jesus’ vision, we should prepare to plant a conservative, evangelical Baptist church with our healthy DNA in Benoni. We have identified four building blocks. People. Finances. A shepherd. A venue. We believe we will be ready when Sunday attendance reaches 320. When finances increase by 40%. When the Lord provides a qualified shepherd who shares our DNA. And when a suitable venue is secured.

Here is how you can partner with us. Pray. Join our evening prayer times and ask the Lord to go before us. Partner. Your faithful giving fuels ministry here and beyond. Participate. Come to our quarterly general meeting on Sunday, 15 February, after the morning service, and stand with us as we step toward planting a church in Benoni. I am excited. I trust you are too.