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A. Church Planting

LINC is an organizational model for an entire metro area, and the primary purpose is to plant groups of new believers throughout the city. Not only do new groups typically grow faster than established ones, but they have the opportunity to change more quickly to reflect the needs and values of the community where they are planted. LINC Houston currently includes 29 discipleship ministries in 12 different languages across the Houston metro area.

Any mission work that is effective in reaching people is also tied with needs-based outreach that doesn't just put a band-aid on the problem, but rather helps build people and communities to their fullest potential. Most of our attention is focused on the under-served and fringe groups of our society that would otherwise fall between the cracks.  We also don't love only potential members of a new mission plant.  We believe that God loves, and so much we.  By practicing holistic ministry, we try to build up individuals spiritually, physically and emotionally at the same time. 

We believe that when social ministry is taken out of context of mission planting, it fails to provide the next step for people to experience the abundant life in Christ, which is discipleship. It also puts a distinction in the minds of our church members between social and spiritual ministry. This distinction robs the mission planting effort of having a full arsenal of tools for holistic ministry to a particular community.

LINC doesn't seek to continue needs-based ministry indefinitely in a certain community, but rather seeks to empower and turn over responsibility to the community itself. New disciples learn quickly how to give their own gifts and talents to the community.

In order to plant new missions and begin new ministries to the community, there must be a continuous supply of new leaders. These leaders come from the partner congregations, from the community and from the ethnic group that is being reached by a new mission plant. Leadership training takes place on various levels.

•  Congregational training – Ex. workshops and seminars
•  Experiential training – Ex. Mission trip to local mission site
•  Training for specific ministry to community – Ex. ESL, computer training, Tutors, Crisis Pregnancy, etc.
•  Theological training for ethnic leaders – EIIT, Hispanic Institute, LBI
•  Local Missionary training for LINC missionaries

New and potential leaders are given responsibilities that match their training and stretch their abilities so that they can realize their God-given potential as individuals created in His image.

LINC Houston is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on donations to carry out our mission. We can do as much as God provides, and to date, He has been faithful. We encourage you to help us in the effort of bringing restoration to Southeast Texas through your gifts and talents. Please consider making a financial gift to LINC, or donating the necessary goods or services to make it happen.

Thanks to the many individuals and organizations that have partnered with LINC-Houston this year. 

Training Followers of Christ for Ministry Today

Introduction 
The LINC Bible Institute is the answer to a great need in the Houston area. There are many potential leaders for ministry in the Houston area, but due to numerous fac- tors, these individuals don't have access to quality theological and ministry training. Small group leaders, ministry leaders and growing Christians need systematic local Bible education. Where are the workers for the harvest field? They are sitting in our church pews and in our communities. 

Description 
LBI is a two-year program that teaches basic theology and practical ministry. LBI students are leaders in their congregations, new disciples and future pastors and missionaries. Students will be trained to study and teach the Bible as well as reach out to their community with the Gospel through ministry. Optional courses offered include language and computer courses as well as ministry speciic courses like LINC's School of Urban Ministry.

Cost - $75 per course

Course List

2009-2010 Calendar Year

September 10th - December 10th - Law and Gospel

Every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Professor: Rev Steve Sholack, STM

• Location: Memorial Lutheran Church (5800 Westheimer Houston 77057)

Contact Information:
Rev. Charles Wokoma - Director
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(713) 426-2451 

LINC Houston depends on volunteers like you to run our ministries across the city.  There is something special about the work that is done through volunteers.  It fosters interpersonal connection and relationship that goes beyond that one point of contact. Volunteering is a great way to be a part of LINC's work. We rely on the valuable support of literally thousands of volunteers. 

Contact our volunteer Director for more information about how you or your group can help serve those in our community who need help.   

Email 

Phone: 713-426-2451