Wondering how to start a church internationally (truly outside the US) — especially if you're bivocational? Here's a no-hype guide for planters in Asia, Africa, and beyond. Quick qualifier before we dive in: locals planting — or at least locals in major leadership...
Are you bribing people to attend church? Look, I know that's a harsh question. Your heart is probably in the right...
Ministry can feel like full-blown mayhem on a good day. One moment you’re passionately prepping a sermon; the next,...
Building a launch team can feel overwhelming. I get it. You're sitting there with a God-sized vision for a new church,...
Church planting is messy. There, I said it. After 25 years of ministry and helping numerous church planters navigate...
Let's get straight to the point: the #1 mistake international church planters make is thinking they can build a...
How to Launch a Church in Less Than One Year—it’s a bold idea, but with the right preparation, it’s not just possible,...
If you’ve spent any time around church planting conversations, you’ve likely heard terms like mother church, daughter...
The name of this post really could be: Thinking About a Second Campus? Start Here First. (Even When That Campus Is...
Vision. We all talk about it. Its importance, its power, it’s the ability to draw people and resources. But some...
Are you a church leader looking for practical steps in church planting? Are you a pastor wanting to expand your...
I have been thinking and praying about the upcoming new year and my plans, goals, and dreams. One thing I know is - I...
Editors Note: Steve wrote this blog post after their Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches in 2021. There are...