You know that incredible feeling when you walk into a place for the first time and instantly feel at home? That's the magic of a great first impression. It’s like a warm hug that says, "You belong here." And guess what? This experience starts the moment someone steps...
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.”
Conference Spotlight – Exponential
Aug 22, 2018
Exponential is a growing community of leaders committed to accelerating the multiplication of healthy, reproducing...
Ed Stetzer Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching
Leading by Word and Deed: 3 Ways to Move from Words to Actions
Aug 16, 2018
We all know the famous quotes about leadership. We have used them time and time again in sermons, Bible studies, or...
Tiffany Crawford Church Leadership, Church Planting
Quality Children’s Ministry in a Church Plant
Aug 9, 2018
"I'm doing the best I can with what I’ve got!" That's been my mantra for the 10 years I've been in ministry. No matter...
How Many Churches Did the Apostle Paul Start?
Aug 6, 2018
Some have said that Paul only started 14 churches in his lifetime. If so that is a remarkable thing, but I tend to...
Rice Broocks Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
The Church and “New Atheism”
Aug 3, 2018
I’ve been deeply challenged by the tireless efforts of the men and women that advance the cause of the "new atheism"...
Bob Logan Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Bivocational Ministry: Option or Necessity?
Jul 27, 2018
The following post was originally written in 2011 but still remains relevant for church planters and pastors in 2018....
Nuggets from Disperse Church Planting Summit
Jul 26, 2018
It was a great gathering of church planters from all around the globe July 19-22 in Muncie Indiana. Here are just few...
Scott Thomas Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Strengthened by Grace
Jul 23, 2018
Spiritual and church leadership is tough for even the best of leaders. Behind closed doors, every leader will admit...
“Why plant churches?”
Jul 20, 2018
“Why plant churches?” is a question all of us in “church plant world” get asked and love to answer. I get it on...
Hugh Halter Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Finding The Balance Between Gathering And Scattering
Jul 17, 2018
Hi friends, this email just came to me from a pastor who has taken the missional community bug pretty seriously over...
Dave Alford Church Leadership, Church Planting
3 Things You Must Know When Planting A Church
Jul 16, 2018
Effective leadership is critical to church planting. A church, or any organization for that matter, can only go as far...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Now Is The Time to Start Planning Your Fall Outreach!
Jul 12, 2018
I know its summer time, but you should take some time and start planning your Fall outreach. Time flies and Autumn...