TO THE ENDS: THE FACILITATOR’S ROLE IN THE SYMPHONY OF MISSIONS

Abstract

For centuries evangelicals have taken part in a beautifully difficult symphony of multiplying disciples who in turn multiply churches. Within the last several years, a new type of missionary role has emerged in the realm of church planting, bringing with it both fruitfulness and hesitation concerning missions identity. The role of the facilitator in a cross cultural context seeks to empower local believers to equip nationals to multiply indigenous churches as part of a church planting movement.  While some view this role as conflicting with pioneer church planting, it seems more fitting to view the incorporation of this role as an additional movement in the symphony of the missions strategy within church planting.