The VCP Vision

 

      Hello, and welcome to ‘Multiply’ a podcast to encourage village church planters, pastors, and Christian leaders. I am your host, Daneille Snowden.

I am excited to share today or shall I say, “reinforce,” the vision that God has given One Mission Society’s, Village Church Planting, which is to plant a church in every African village by 2050. This is a grand vision that was imparted by the Lord Jesus Himself when He said to, “Go and make disciples in all nations…” Matthew 28:19–20.

My husband and I first learned about VCP (Village Church Planting) when we were serving in Mozambique, Africa. As we read about it and heard the testimonies it filled our hearts with overflowing. A little over a year later God called us to work as CMF missionaries in this great movement. 

As followers of Christ we follow His example where it says in Matthew 9:35 “Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” 

Jesus went to the cities and villages!

Some individuals may ask where do we begin with such a huge task before us, the answer is to simply follow Jesus: by seeking His face, waiting in His presence, and essentially follow His example. Thus, this should give us clarity that gives us a better understanding of the Great & GRAND Commission. 

With the vision God gives a plan! VCP implements the Four Fields Model, a laid-out plan that explains how to integrate this vision. Field 1 is the created part of the plan, it involves a great amount of prayer, including prayer walking, also a map and a Bible; two tools used to move the vision forward. William Carey, an 18th century missionary wrote, “To know the will of 

God, we need an open Bible and an open map."  

May I challenge you today to keep this vision constantly before you in your heart, mind, and soul? Habakkuk 2:2 says to, “Write the vision and make it plain.” Let us truly know God’s heart for all people to be saved! 

This has been ‘Multiply,’ remember to share this podcast with your fellow believers and Christian leaders! ‘Go and make disciples!’