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.”
Starting a church is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Where do you even begin? One great way to start is by hosting an interest gathering. It’s a simple yet powerful way to connect with people who might want to join you on this journey. And trust me, you...
How many people do you need to launch a Sunday morning service? Steve Sjogren shares his thoughts on this topic in...
One of the best changes my church ever made was going from preaching stand-alone sermons every Sunday to preaching...
We get asked about how to turn visitors into returning guests pretty regularly. Over the years, we’ve been gathering...
There is a legitimate reason to caution against a universal plea toward blind reproduction. There is a growing...
How do you start a small group ministry? Janie Sjogren shares the nuts and bolts of small group ministry in this quick...
First impressions are so important. Sometimes they’re so strong that they can’t be erased from the mind. Years ago...
Did you know Jesus has a plan for you in the city He has sent you to? In Luke 8:26-38, a once demon-possessed man is...
Dictionary.com defines replanting: “To plant (something) again or in a new place…” With regards to a church replant, a...
“Yeah, the weirdest thing. Everything seemed to be going well, at least it looked that way on the surface to us. We...
This is an entry in a series of blog posts entitled - Mistakes in Outreach. When it comes to applying all of this—in...
Years ago, the brilliant church analyst Lyle Schaller noted, “…dozens of surveys have demonstrated that rapidly...