Four Things Your Church Should Know about Fostering a Church

In today’s episode, Thom interviews Sam about four things your church should know about fostering another church. There are neighboring churches in your community struggling and need your church’s love. Listen in as the discussion covers leadership tips and boundaries for fostering churches. * The motive has to be pure. * Most fostering will not become adoptions. * The leadership factor still remains key. * Fostering beyond 18 to 24 months can create dependence.Other highlights: The goal of fostering a church is to help them return to a state of independence.  Trust that breaks down will eventually be detrimental to any relationship. Fostering is local churches helping local churches.  God gave you a specific address for a specific reason. Loving your neighbor applies to people and churches. If leadership is not aligned, then you should not move forward. Resources mentioned in today's podcast * Church Answers * Vanderbloemen Strategic Partnership * Vanderbloemen Expansion * Join Revitalize NetworkEpisode SponsorsVanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you're listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.FeedbackIf you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.