Jon McClarnon

From the experience of another (via Perry Noble), there are 5 major tests that every new church and church planter will face.

So far, only 2 have been given, anxiously awaiting the other 3 tomorrow.
But at this point – I am 2 for 2!

1. the Financial test – YEP, we’ve had a rough go at times in the early days…having to cut back in areas…make big decisions…etc.
But we’ve never really relied on people to make the difference…but rather God…who can motivate peoples’ hearts to respond. We’ve had a huge turn around at True North from $0 to a little bit to spend.

2. the Critics test – YEP, we’ve had some of those too. Mostly, critics don’t seem to come from people outside “the church”, but people you would hope to be encouraging and supporting you. I lost track of the # of people who tried to tell me that starting the church was a bad idea. Needless to say, while I listen to sound advice, I don’t take my cues from people.

Looking forward to the next 3…and if you’re planting a church OR thinking about it – pay attention.