Beware of the "church" planters
The shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they shall pitch their tents against her round about; they shall feed every one in his place.
(Jeremiah 6:3)
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
(1 Peter 2:7-8)
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
(Revelation 3:11)
So they want to plant "churches" they say? Of course they do; it is at the top of the agenda for their father little "s" satan himself. How else can he retain the title of king deceiver? Why not do the right thing at their current church before considering expansion? Why not use the time and resources to focus on obeying God by feeding His flocks the sincere milk of the Word, that they may grow thereby? Are they building their foundation on the rock? Or are they the edifiers that continue to disallow Him and his true gospel as they were preordained? In short: it's a big competition for them, and they want your crown. Moreover, note how there could be a church from their same denomination accross the street or around the block from theirs, and your "membership" would not be valid in both. They, and their actions, provide some of the best evidence for God's existence, and satan's by the way. Not unlike the fact that the attacks on the KJV by so-called Christians clearly reveal where God's true word is contained, and where it is not. These people are despicable, ruthless, and deserving of their condemnation and ultimate destination in the lake of eternal fire.
Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD.
(Jeremiah 6:15)
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.
(Ezekiel 34:10)