Church planter

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A "church planter" is term used mainly in Evangelical Christian circles to describe the role of a minister or organization that starts new congregations where none existed previously. The primary example that is cited for this enterprise is that of Paul the Apostle.

Contemporary church planters include Andy Stanley, John Wimber, Gene Edwards, Ralph Moore, Richard Rossi, Eric Grenier, and Bob Logan.

Many churches have found success in starting new churches to cover other geographical areas. Some leaders (Rick Warren) have said it is easier to start a new church than to reform an existing church that is not producing good results.

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Church planting