Cultivating Faithfulness

In a society where churches are as numerous as gas stations it begs to ask why the Church should consider planting another. There is mounting evidence that reveals an increase in the closing of churches. Recent surveys report there are thousands of people in America who have renounced their allegiance to Christianity. One pastor even asks, "Is God still planting churches?" It seems almost an ill-fated goal to entertain such a tremendously challenging undertaking as the planting of a church. In such a climate, Pastor Griffin has been led to write this book in faith that the Lord may instill a deep appreciation with strategic and energetic approaches to reframe how churches are birthed and utilized in the communities of our nation. He introduces the idea that Jesus Christ is still inviting Christians to accept His invitation to plant Missional churches in this Post-Christendom culture of America. Cultivating Faithfulness is a response to the prayers of many people who find their faith and passion for Christ received as inconsequential - even at times by other Christians. Rev. Griffin has yielded to the Spirit of Christ to present this book to a nation which increasingly resists the very presence of the Church. He has sought to share the skills he has learned from others as well as his experiential knowledge to encourage those who believe they are called to plant churches, and why they must pursue that call to fulfill it at all costs. "Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." (Psalm 37:3, 1995) New American Standard Bible "Cultivate has references to planting, labor, and care: Where do we put our care and why? And what is growing? The people in these pieces are in those moments when you consider your choices and find your way." Jennifer Maria Harris, Artist