Ministry

CP-21: Church Planting for the Twenty-First Century (continued)

History

CP-21 (Church Planting for the Twenty-First Century) was begun by EMI in the Baltics (Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania) in 1997, in response to a need expressed by nationals to assist them in the training of church planters.

Our Strategy

1. Equipping—We focus upon equipping laity in the local church, to strengthen the existing churches of the Baltics, that they may extend their ministry and His Kingdom through the planting of new churches.
2. Planter Training—We seek to identify “faithful men” God may be raising up to serve as church planting pastors, and provide training to equip them for the work to which they are called.
3. Mentoring & Encouragement—We strive to provide a mentor for each church planter, and offer additional support, resources, assistance and continuing education as needed.
4. Partnerships—We encourage partnerships of Baltic churches with American churches, for mutual encouragement, support, growth and edification, that together they may plant additional churches.

Ministry Opportunities

Our Church Planters in Need of Expense Reimbursement, Prayer Support and Partner Churches:

• Ugis Pallo, Tukums, Latvia
• Sergei Gorkuska, Liepaja, Latvia
• Alexander Kazmerchuk, Dzerniki, Latvia
• Vladimir Pchelnikov, Valga, Estonia
• Andre Sisenis, Liepaja, Latvia

Our Church Planter in Need of Prayer Support and a Partner Church:

• Maris Dupurs, Latvia

Our Church Planter Who Would Covet Your Prayer Support:

• Ungars Gulbis, Riga, Latvia

CP-21 Administrative Expenses

• For our National Director
• For a part-time secretary in Latvia
• For other one-time expenses such as an annual retreat or training materials. We are especially in need of funds to translate and print Church Based Leadership Training materials.

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