This document discusses the need for church planting and proposes planting a new church in Firestone, Colorado. It notes that while the population of Firestone has grown significantly in recent years, 64% of residents are unchurched. The authors believe God has called them to start this new church. They request prayer and support as they aim to launch Firestone Baptist Church in August 2010, with the goal of reaching the many unchurched residents in the area.
6. In spite of the rise of mega-churches, no county in America has a greater church population than it did ten years ago.
7. Each year 3,500 to 4,000 churches close their doors forever; yet only as many as 1,500 new churches are started.
8. There are now nearly 60 percent fewer churches per 10,000 persons than in 1920. * In 1920 27 churches existed for every 10,000 Americans. * In 1950 17 churches existed for every 10,000 Americans. * In 1996 11 churches existed for every 10,000 Americans.
9. Churches lose an estimated 2,765,000 people each year to nominalism and secularism
10. 23% of born again Believers have shared their faith in Jesus Christ with a non-Christian in the past twelve months.
11. 80% of new converts came in churches that were less than two years old.
15. 64% of the people in Firestone, Colorado are unchurched.
16. We Believe the Lord has called us to plant a church in Firestone, Colorado.
17. For the past seven years the Lord has been greatly burdening our heart for Firestone, Colorado.
18. OUR PRAYER REQUESTS One other couple to help us on the Leadership Team! Lay people who would commit to 3+ years at Firestone Baptist Church. Launch date of the church and Bible studies to be August 22, 2010.
19. Live with urgency, it is the only life you have to live! The only other option for not witnessing is DISOBEDIENCE
20. 2Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
