OK, let's be clear from the outset. If you plan on starting your own church, you should understand that the church belongs to Jesus Christ. There is only one Lord, one Savior, one Body... on church. The church is the people of God and we all belong to Him. So, if you've been Called by God to start a Christian church, it will not belong to you, but to Jesus Christ... the head of the body.

Which is to say that you are really a servant whom God has called as an instrument to help Him do His good and perfect will. Haven't you yourself had it with arrogance and me-greater-than-you attitudes in churches here and there? Haven't you had it with man-made efforts to call upon God with rules and legalism?

Well then, don't take God people there. Starting your own church, or more accurately, starting a local congregation of Christ's church, ought to be among the most pure and profoundly spiritual experiences of your life. You shouldn't do it if you're not spiritually fit to do it.

But if you are, then don't delay. Too many good men and women delay because of uncertainly, fear of the unknown, and misguided attempts to control matters that they  will never have the power to control. Like what others think about them... and, whether someone else thinks they're ready to exercise obedience toward God.

Too many "5-talent" disciples have resisted their Calling into the ministry and by so doing, have been rebellious toward God. Sometimes, all you need is to hear someone else tell you what they see. Sometimes, you need to go deep in prayer about the stirring in your heart. And sometimes, you need to wake up and realize that your calling may not really be of God, but perhaps, more like self-puffery in thinking you can do something better than others.

That is what I call not starting a church for Jesus Christ, but actually starting your own church, in the truest sense of the term. That's not necessarily a good thing. Turn it around today.

When you finally decide to obey God's Calling and you need help with all the most important legal and business tasks of starting a church, take a close look at Building On Faith: Everything You Need To Know About Starting Your Own Church. It's the gold standard in use today by church start-ups in America. And it's written by Abe Hernandez, Esq., a devoted Christian and church law expert.