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.”
Have you ever felt like your church is a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none? You offer a variety of ministries but struggle to connect with a specific audience or make a lasting impact in your community. This might be a sign that it's time to revisit your...
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...
I bought my first car in the summer of 1971. I purchased it from a little old lady who lived on Lover’s Lane in my...
Any church planter / pastor who hopes to connect with the community is in need of becoming a great communicator as...
The Discovery Channel ran a story about small-sized goat breed that is a bit rare now (just 5,000 left in the world --...
It's not that difficult to kill your church plant with your two bare hands. I know what I'm talking about. I've almost...
All of us who lead in a church understand the cost of doing ministry, the financial cost that is. We know our budgets...
One of the biggest missteps in church planting—one I count as a sin—is to start a church that is aimed strictly at...
Church planting is becoming crucial to the survival of Christianity in America. Let’s stop gazing at the crop in the...
The Roman army was at its peak in Jesus' generation. During this timeframe were able to rule enormous parts of the...
Here is another interesting article from Ed Stetzer via The Exchange, a special section featured on Christianity...
Ed Stetzer recently shared on The Exchange, a special section of Christianity Today, about the new SEND Institute,...
I like to read articles from leaders who want to be as efficient but simple as possible, so here is my shot at some...