As we travel to different parts of France for the Baptist Association, we are struck by the variety of ways in which churches are planted. Strategies are set but they are rapidly challenged by the particularities of the context and unexpected obstacles. Church planters constantly need to seek God’s guidance and adjust, but there is one determining factor: the clarity in which the Gospel is displayed and preached. In the book of Acts, “the Word of God continued to spread” (6:7, 12:24, 13:49…). It is the key-element whatever the approach.

 

A year ago, four couples including us, joined forces to reach the medieval town of Provins (outside Paris). After much prayer and research, we found a place to meet, but it is in a basement! Not ideal to invite new contacts, but young people don’t mind! Two of them recently got baptised and they keep inviting new friends who hear the Gospel for the first time. We decided to launch an Alpha Youth course in our home and around 20 attended. Praise God for the door he has opened for his Word. We recently found new facilities we hope to purchase, but we are waiting for the mayor’s approval and God’s confirmation.