Lessons from church planting in 2020 JavaScript in your web browser. Please Go Engaging views and analysis from outside contributors on the issues affecting society and faith today. CP VOICES do not necessarily reflect the views of The Christian Post. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s). CP Current Page: Voices | Lessons from church planting in 2020 Lessons from church planting in 2020 | Thursday, December 31, 2020 Courtesy of Brian Howard While the overall long-term impact of the pandemic on churches is unknown, you might be surprised to know that new churches were started in the middle of this mess. For centuries, God has raised up men and women to dive head-first into challenging environments to reach lost people, and that continued in 2020.