Testimonies of God’s work through the Praetorian Project.
We are people, called by God, for a very specific mission. We are a family of multiplying churches in military communities worldwide.
For those of you in the military or the immediate family member of a service member, have you considered the added importance of this regular time alone with the Lord? Having served for 10 years on active duty myself and now pastoring a church with many active-duty families, I have compiled a list of reasons I find this discipline of added importance for you.
Brian O’Day, Executive Director of the Praetorian Project, guest preaches at West Hills Community Church near San Jose, California on February 26, 2023. Brian preaches from Philippians 1:1-14 for a sermon that highlights two of the reasons why Paul is able to rejoice as he sits imprisoned, and takes time to share about the specific work of the Praetorian Project and how it echos the work Paul began.
Learn about the history and future of the Praetorian Project as we celebrate 10 years of ministry!
You won’t find the term “church planting” in the Bible, but that doesn’t mean church planting is not a biblical idea. If you’re looking for it, you’ll see church planting all over the New Testament.
These three biblical intangibles will stand the test of time – and allow your church to do the same.
My conviction that the Great Commission is a call to plant churches has been strengthened by observing firsthand the blessings it has had in the life of the church I planted several years ago. Let me list seven ways church planting will bless your congregation.
As ministry families, how can we better love God and love the people in our lives this coming year? I think it’s worth reflecting on practical ways we can be more loving this year.
Church planting is a team sport; you need team members gifted in ways you are not. Healthy churches are established by teams gifted in diverse ways.
Part of being in a church planting network for military communities means saying goodbye to people when they move to a new duty station. We long for those who may only be in a Pillar Church for 1-3 years to be equipped to live for Jesus and make disciples wherever they go.