Series: Scripture, Culture, and Church Planting

“What does the Bible say?” As Allen Roth discusses issues in church planting, he continually draws us back to this question. This series consists of an essay and several interviews. This is a treasurer trove from the life of an experienced and reflective church planter and mission leader.

Essay

Planting an Anabaptist Church in a City

Planting an Anabaptist Church in a City

Essay

May 2, 2021

Allen Roth

How does a twenty first century Anabaptist go about planting an Anabaptist church in a city?  Is it even possible? First of all, let’s remember that Jesus Himself promised:  “I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18, emphasis…

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Video

The Clarity of Scripture

The Clarity of Scripture

Episode

160

June 16, 2022

Allen Roth

“How does one plant churches, teaching people to obey clear commands of Scripture that go in the opposite direction of many accepted norms of prevailing culture?” Allen Roth doesn’t stop with asking the difficult questions, but pushes us to be…

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Video

Negotiating with One’s Own Culture

Negotiating with One’s Own Culture

Episode

161

June 23, 2022

Allen Roth

Allen Roth describes the challenge of operating with integrity and with respect for both the sending culture and receptor culture while engaged in cross-cultural evangelism. …

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Video

Gaining and Sustaining a Vision for Church Planting

Gaining and Sustaining a Vision for Church Planting

Episode

162

June 30, 2022

Allen Roth

Why do some church plants fail? How can an older church help start a new church? Allen Roth speaks from experience and observation. Church planting calls for much prayer, clear vision, and a whole lot of practical steps and hard work. …

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