Summary

In this Session 1 Sermon, Ethan discusses the mission and vision of The Well Network, emphasizing the importance of church planting and the role of prayer in building a community centered around the gospel. He reflects on historical movements like the Haystack Prayer Meeting and encourages a posture of dependence on God for the growth and success of the church. The sermon culminates in a call to action for listeners to engage in desperate prayer, acknowledging that true growth comes from God alone.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Well Network and Church Planting Vision

03:00 The Haystack Prayer Meeting: A Historical Perspective

05:46 Understanding Church Planting Movements

09:01 The Role of God in Church Growth

12:12 The Importance of Dependency on God

21:08 Desperation in Prayer as a Strategy

24:06 The Call to Action: Getting Under the Haystack