by Stan Wood, Executive Director

At Sower’s Field we are passionate about seeing unchurched people come to faith in Jesus Christ. Our mission centers on identifying, equipping and empowering a new generation of leaders:
1). Who are eager to participate in our Lord’s Great Commission of “making disciples,”
2). Who plant new communities of faith that embody the love of Jesus in neighborhoods and cities,
3). Who want to develop and sharpen skills for fulfilling God’s mission.

Recently, Sower’s Field helped make possible a pastor/spouse conference in El Salvador. The conference theme was “Healthy Priorities in Ministry: Commitment to God, Family and Congregation.” Fifty pastors and spouses attended, and the Spirit’s presence was palpable.

The pastors came from rural, suburban and urban churches, and a wide variety of denominations. Many of them were bivocational.. These pastors are leaders who have heard God’s call to fulfill the Great Commission. Many have had only marginal theological training and for a few, no formal training for their call. This conference was the first ever pastor/spouse training event they had attended.
These pastors and spouses were like dry sponges—eager to learn, be challenged, and were delighted in the conference fellowship. Planting a new church means a planter is willing to venture into uncharted waters and needs an experienced church planting coach. This is where Sower’s Field comes in. Dr. Stan Wood first launched a national coaching program for church planters in 2003.

A pastor, named Al, launched a new church in a multi-ethnic, economically diverse section of Atlanta. Before beginning, he and his small core team spent a year in the neighborhood. They met many residents at local hangouts and became acquainted with neighborhood business owners. They established neighborhood credibility. Last fall, he launched the new church. At Thanksgiving, the new congregation provided Thanksgiving dinners and at Christmas, children’s gifts to neighborhood families. They shared food and gifts with a message of God’s love from the new church community.

Are you ready to change the world? We could not do this ministry without you! Sower’s Field is grateful for the partnership with PCJH – we have a shared vision with you “to see lives being transformed in Jesus Christ.”. We invite your prayers and give thanks for your partnership!