If you want to make a real impact in your community, start by connecting with the local schools. Here are three powerful outreach ideas to consider that will make a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and staff: Adopt-a-School Program What’s...
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.”
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Thanks California For Fresh Perspective
Feb 18, 2019
My wife and I had an opportunity to visit California this month. We spent a few days with friends, making ministry...
Bill Easum Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
The Demise of Cash and Checks
Jan 30, 2019
The other day I said something online about writing a check and I received guffaws from some of my colleagues. I...
Ed Stetzer Church Leadership, Church Planting
Finding the Right Church Plant Model: An Introduction to Church Models
Jan 15, 2019
A few years ago we got another car. Well, truthfully, Donna (my wife) made me get one. To be completely honest,...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Finish Your Sermon by 11 a.m. Monday
Jan 7, 2019
I want to show you how you can finish your sermons, every single week, by Monday at 11 a.m. Yes, you heard me right. I...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Stadia – Church Planting Network
Dec 31, 2018
Stadia brings people and churches together to transform lives and communities through church planting. Stadia strives...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting
Two Classics That Are Worth Reading Again
Dec 19, 2018
Recommended reading for all church planters and pastors. These 2 books should be on your "must read" list. If you have...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, International Church Planting
Christmas on the Mission Field
Dec 12, 2018
I have spent some time on the mission field. My involvement was weeks or at times months at a time. I have a special...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Either Distinct or Extinct
Dec 11, 2018
“A popular megachurch is starting a new location near us. That church is so big and has so many resources. How are we...
Aubrey Malphurs Church Leadership, Church Planting
Answer This Question Before You Plant A Church
Dec 4, 2018
Gentry McColm has written a book entitled The Inner Life of the Church Planter. While several of us have written books...
Rice Broocks Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Good Fight of Faith
Nov 19, 2018
Many years ago I received a phone call inviting me to come conduct Bible studies for a Filipino fighter named Manny...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting
8 Potential Reasons a Church Plant May Not Grow
Nov 8, 2018
I've worked with a lot of church plants. And, I’ve been involved in two church plants as the planter. Every planter...
Steve Sjogren Church Planting, Coaching
Question On Quitting Ministry
Nov 1, 2018
Steve Sjogren is the founding pastor of Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife Janie started...