Day 22 - 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting 2026

Day 22: Church Planting: A Multiplication Mindset

Scripture: “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’ Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.” — Acts 16:9-10

For many years, our focus at Faith Family Community Church was on revitalization—cleaning up our property, restoring our building, and healing our hearts. But as God began to breathe new life into our congregation, He also began to stretch our vision. We realized that a healthy church doesn't just grow larger; it grows to a point where it can reproduce.
In the book of Acts, Paul was focused on his own region until God gave him a vision that changed everything. Paul didn't hesitate; he moved from a mindset of addition to a mindset of multiplication.

At FFCC, we have embraced this same multiplication mindset by looking beyond our own walls. We have seen this mission take root in Pine Hills, and we are now seeing it expand into Clermont, where we are launching Ebenezer Church. This new work is specifically designed to reach the Brazilian community in that area, answering a modern-day "Macedonian Call" for a people who need the Gospel in their own language and context.
However, multiplication requires more than just a vision; it requires people. In the Gospels, Jesus looked out at the crowds and was moved with compassion because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He turned to His disciples and said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Matthew 9:37-38).

The "harvest" in Clermont and Pine Hills is ready, but the work of church planting depends on the willingness of men and women to step out of their comfort zones. We are not just looking for "pew-sitters"; we are looking for laborers—people willing to pray, to give, and to go. Whether it is supporting a new plant or serving in our own children's ministry, every laborer plays a vital role in the multiplication of the Kingdom.

Church planting is not about losing resources; it is about extending our reach. When we answer the call to help our neighbors, we aren't just building a new church—we are participating in the global mission of God. As we move into 2026, let us remain obedient to the call to go where the harvest is waiting.

Reflection:
Are you praying for the harvest? Ask the Lord today if He is calling you to be one of the laborers sent out to help "reap" what He has already prepared in Clermont and beyond.

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