Diary of a Church Planter 11 months on - Learning to Walk

Planting a church is a little like having a baby. At first there is birth - some pain, wonder, beauty, vulnerability, reliance, some cooing, lots of attention, maybe even some wind! Triumphs and mistakes. Joy and inconvenience. Teething troubles and great fun. Laughter and tears. After 11 months a baby has changed quite a bit, in looks and ability. Maybe even some faltering steps as legs gain strength and confidence grows. I feel a bit like that in Newbury now. The baby is growing and changing. Folks who were with us at the start have moved on; others have joined. Muscles strengthened. The church has grown and starting to stand on its feet. Leaders emerging. Early steps but evidence of strength and growth. I am enjoying watching the baby grow and learning to walk...