Excellent piece. Having grown up inside the “non-denominational” sphere, I’d say you’re basically spot on with most of your observations. I actually have an old estranged friend who both planted a church and attempted a tech start up.
You mentioned support teams. From my own, albeit limited, observations these people tend to be close members of the pastors small group / men’s group. I think the value is in, yes labor, but mostly emotional support. I’ve found these planter types to be both deeply self obsessed and deeply insecure. Having that constant emotional support / attention / validation is actually probably of great value to them.
Excellent piece. Having grown up inside the “non-denominational” sphere, I’d say you’re basically spot on with most of your observations. I actually have an old estranged friend who both planted a church and attempted a tech start up.
You mentioned support teams. From my own, albeit limited, observations these people tend to be close members of the pastors small group / men’s group. I think the value is in, yes labor, but mostly emotional support. I’ve found these planter types to be both deeply self obsessed and deeply insecure. Having that constant emotional support / attention / validation is actually probably of great value to them.