Church planting takes a lot out of you. When we planted the second time, my wife set herself to see much less of me...
Ralph Moore
Ralph is the founding pastor of both Hope Chapel in Hermosa Beach, California, and Hope Chapel Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Beginning with just 12 people in 1971, the fruit of this ministry now spans over 700 churches around the world. Many of the churches run several generations deep as each succeeding pastor raises disciples, releasing them to the harvest.
Ralph travels extensively, teaching pastors and church leaders the biblical models for healing the nations, spreading the Gospel and church planting.
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Ralph Moore Posts
Church Planting & Differentiation
Every new business needs to differentiate itself from all others. Else, why the need for a new business? Church...
Was it Really a Mistake?
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.”...
Frightened… Just Enough!
My wife and I were frightened by the site of the young man who entered our small church building, asking for money and...
Meaningful ‘Differentiation’ In A Church Plant
Every new business tries to differentiate itself from all others. The same kind of thinking holds true for churches....
Freedoms Of The Underground Church
I’ve had the privilege of traveling to Japan, Nepal, Myanmar, and China. The purpose of the trips is always the...
Connecting With Neighbors – Unusually!
I met an interesting congregation on one of my teaching trips. They call themselves “The Oregon Community.” They were...
Pastoring Through a Pandemic
This feels like we’re experiencing a biblical plague. Well, maybe it’s not a plague, but it is a difficult time for...
Long Term Goals For A New Church
Can you watch the horizon and the ground in front of you at the same time? You must, if you would benefit from...
Church Multiplication Without Restraint
A few years ago I spent a week teaching disciple-making and church multiplication to pastors in Thailand. On that trip...
Very Good Church Planting News
I’ve spent my adult life making disciples and multiplying churches. That has often been a lonely road to walk. For...
Sermon Prep Issues For New Planters
Over the years we’ve launched just under 70 churches from our own. Those congregations have planted others and the...