Good Friday. The day Christ was enthroned as King. But what kind of King is He?

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the task of a church planter…

When people gather, they form a crowd. A church is made up of people. But the Church is not merely a crowd—it is a community. I’m convinced that the task of church planting is to transform a crowd into a community.

Oftentimes, the temptation is to remain a crowd. A crowd is a random assortment of no-names with no specific structure or order. Often, the crowd gathers for a form of entertainment or a thrilling experience. Musicians form crowds. Charismatic voices form crowds. Social agendas form crowds. A crowd is a place where people freely come and go without being noticed or known.