For
years, I coached people in their personal finances. Some have excessive debt and some have no
debt. Some have no plans for retirement
and some have detailed plans for retirement and are implementing their
plan. Some have enough resources for
their children’s and even grandchildren’s education while others do not. I have helped people manage from $100 to millions
of dollars.
Many
times people will ask me, “Where should we invest our money? What are the best investments?” My mind automatically considers money
markets, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, limited partnerships, real estate and
certificates of deposit. However, those
are not the best investments. Recently,
I found the best investment anyone can make: starting new churches.
Last
month, I had the privilege of attending a New Church Vision Dessert for Scott
Canady who will be launching a church this fall in Texas. He has already raised over $10,000 in
addition to sound equipment from an individual who wanted to start a church in
the Bay Area. Someone from Reno who heard
his story gave another $1,000. In fact,
individuals from his church are giving thousands of dollars above their regular
offerings.
I
wondered, why is he receiving so much support so far before he launches his
church? I think the answer is that many
people see that God’s hand is on Scott.
They have seen how God has blessed his ministry, a ministry that is not
only faithful to God’s call, but also very fruitful for His kingdom.
Not only
has Scott’s ministry attracted money, but it has also attracted another kind of
support. A very talented young couple
from Oklahoma will be leaving their guaranteed salary to join Scott in Texas,
leading the worship ministry. I don’t
understand why someone would move and leave a secure job, except that the
safest place anyone can be is in God’s will.
When God watches over us and we do what He wants us to, He will take
care of us. This young couple has seen
how God has blessed Scott and they want to join God in what He is doing.
Consider
asking God what He would have you do for Him as He is moving in Church
Planting. It may be to invest
financially or to give some time or talent.
I would encourage you to give me a call to set up a time to attend one
of the church planters cluster meetings.
I’ve been so impressed with the results of their ministries and their
creativity. I have been so enriched by
my interaction with them. If you would
like to attend for no charge, contact me at 916-789-2518 or bennett5000@aol.com.
Consider
joining us in the best investment anyone can make.
God
Bless,
David Bennett
