Church Planting by the Book

Reformed Thinking · Feb 20, 2026 · 31m · transcript

Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Church Planting by the BookStephen Lonetti argues that contemporary missions often suffer from pragmatic strategies, such as the Disciple Making Movement (DMM), which minimize the essential roles of preaching and teaching. In contrast, "church planting by the Book" necessitates a return to the New Testament model found in Acts 2, where the church is defined as a gathered assembly of redeemed believers devoted to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, and prayer. According to this biblical…