When you hear the word mullet, you probably think of that infamous hairstyle: business in the front, party in the back. It’s bold. It’s memorable. It’s a mix of two seemingly different styles in one. But what if I told you the mullet is a pretty perfect metaphor for...
The Great Commission and the making of disciples go hand in hand with church planting. As we go into all the world as Jesus commands, and as we make disciples, churches will be needed. We believe God works in every type, style, and flavor of “church.”
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
“Houston, We Have A Problem…”
Apr 11, 2022
If the church was a mission to the moon, and I was the commander of the mission, my call to Mission Central would be:...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Statistically Speaking…
Mar 14, 2022
I once heard a joke about statistics. The person giving the stats said - "73.267% of all stats are made up on the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Church Planting Quotes
Mar 7, 2022
Why do many love inspirational quotes? Quotes can give you insight into the thoughts and teachings of very wise...
Robin Wood Church Leadership, Church Planting
The 5 P’s of Church Planting
Feb 21, 2022
What should one look for in the assessment process for a church planter? Are there any keys to discovering who should...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
Organic Church – Simple Church
Feb 14, 2022
Organic church is a philosophy that some Christians are adopting in an effort to return to a different standard....
Ed Stetzer Church Leadership, Church Planting
Three Church-Planting Practices That Need To Die
Feb 8, 2022
Over the years, I’ve seen lots of great church-planting practices, and many not-so-great ones. Too many churches open...
Steve Pike Church Leadership, Church Planting
God knew we needed help!
Feb 3, 2022
When my wife and I planted our first church, we went alone. We didn’t know any better. We thought that we just needed...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism, Technology
Planting Missional Churches in a Post-Pandemic World
Jan 17, 2022
Starting a church from scratch is never an easy path. It is something that requires faith, an undeniable calling...
Church Planting Conference 2022
Jan 5, 2022
If you have never attended the Exponential Conference, you are missing out! Whether you are still praying about church...
Jeff Christopherson Church Planting
Will We See a Church Planting Movement in North America?
Jan 4, 2022
Note from the editor: This article was originally written a few years ago. After reviewing the post, the editor felt...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Developing Patience in Church Leadership
Dec 31, 2021
In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David. In his...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Leadership, Church Planting
How to Hand Off Ministry
Dec 16, 2021
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for...