Lentil Patch Ministry
Lentil Patch Ministry
Lentil Patch Ministry aims to help small churches with congregations of less than 100 to grow in strength and refresh the pastors in charge in West Malaysia.
Lentil Patch Ministry aims to help small churches with congregations of less than 100 to grow in strength and refresh the pastors in charge in West Malaysia.
Equip Small Churches & Empower the Pastors
OBJECTIVES
To strengthen and support pastors of smaller churches in West Malaysia.
5 STRATEGIES
To RELIEF
We give pastors of small churches especially in small towns in West Malaysia a break by offering to relieve them of their weekend services.
We have a pool of retired and itinerant pastors/elders who are willing and available to come and speak for the weekend.
The Ministry will underwrite all the expenses and honorariums of these speakers.
To REFRESH
We will host pastoral retreats where small church pastors are invited to refresh themselves spiritually.
To REBUILD
We want to rebuild prayer altars among churches in the small towns of West Malaysia.
To REVIVE
We hope to revive the Next Generation of small churches in the rural towns of West Malaysia.
To RE-ENGAGE
Re-engage the Silver Brigade.
5 STRATEGIES
To RELIEF
We give pastors of small churches especially in small towns in West Malaysia a break by offering to relieve them of their weekend services.
We have a pool of retired and itinerant pastors/elders who are willing and available to come and speak for the weekend.
The Ministry will underwrite all the expenses and honorariums of these speakers.
To REFRESH
We will host pastoral retreats where small church pastors are invited to refresh themselves spiritually.
To REBUILD
We want to rebuild prayer altars among churches in the small towns of West Malaysia.
To REVIVE
We hope to revive the Next Generation of small churches in the rural towns of West Malaysia.
To RE-ENGAGE
Re-engage the Silver Brigade.
Join the Cause
1: You belong to a small church and need help.
If you want to accept any of these offers, click on this link: https://tiny.cc/lentilpatchform for more information
2: I would like to volunteer to help (applicable to cell / ministry in SIBKL): http://tiny.cc/LPMVolunteer
Join the Cause
1: You belong to a small church and need help.
If you want to accept any of these offers, click on this link: https://tiny.cc/lentilpatchform for more information
2: I would like to volunteer to help (applicable to cell / ministry in SIBKL): http://tiny.cc/LPMVolunteer
FAQs
Q: Who is Lentil Patch Ministry for?
A: It is only for pastors of small churches with less than 100 congregation size.
Q: When I apply, is my application for any of the items automatically approved?
A: No, your application will be presented to a committee that will decide whether or not to approve your application. The decision of the Committee will be final.
Q: Is the Lentil Patch Ministry a SIBKL Ministry?
A: Yes, it is but it is not meant to promote SIBKL but to bless the Body of Christ at large in West Malaysia with no strings attached.
Q: Do I have to subscribe to SIBKL’s DNA and covering if I seek help from the Lentil Patch Ministry? Am I bonded to SIBKL?
A: No, the help is unconditional.
Q: What about churches in Sabah/Sarawak?
A: No, the Lentil Patch Ministry is only for small churches in West Malaysia. We already have a separate extensive ministry in East Malaysia.
Q: Does NECF know about this?
A: Yes, NECF knows about this Lentil Patch Ministry and gives her blessings for it.
Q: You mentioned about Pastoral Retreats, can I apply to attend a conference/retreat overseas?
A: No, the Retreats are all local.
Q: Can I apply for a break overseas?
A: No, it only applies to local place of rest.
Q: How many times per year can I apply for relief of my weekend services?
A: Maximum of 2 times per year, once in each half of the year.
Q: I need help almost every week for Worship and the Sermon in my church. Can the Lentil Patch Ministry help out?
A: No, not every week. Maximum of two times per year, once in each half of the year.
Q: How effective is the Lentil Patch Ministry and its benefit to my church if the visitations are infrequent?
A: The objective of the Lentil Patch Ministry is to relieve the pastor to give him/her a break and a rest. It is not to help you grow your church.
Q: What prerequisites are required to qualify for assistance from the Lentil Patch Ministry?
A: If you are a pastor of a church of less than 100 in West Malaysia, you qualify.
Q: Will SIBKL give financial help to the church?
A: No, that is not what the objectives are.
Q: Will the Lentil Patch Ministry send the pastor to study for a diploma/degree or long term courses?
A: No.
Q: Does the Lentil Patch Ministry sow into parachurch organizations as well?
A: No, it is only for pastors of small churches.
Q: Is this Ministry for Overseas Churches as well as outside Malaysia?
A: No, it is only for Malaysian churches.
Q: What help can I expect from this ministry?
A: Look at the objectives of this Ministry in the website.
Lead Pastor
Pr Chew Weng Chee
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Reference: “Lentil Patch”
