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.”
Hey Church Leaders, Let’s be real—secularism is rising fast, and it’s hitting our churches hard. People are questioning everything, from church attendance to core doctrines. More folks are identifying with secular or non-religious perspectives, and it's shaking things...
I like to read articles from leaders who want to be as efficient but simple as possible, so here is my shot at some...
When I was in the early stages of pondering the church plant I’m currently working in, my coach asked me a series of...
“Vision is vital, but you can burn your people out on unfiltered vision.” In recent years much has been made of the...
There is a lot of talk today about making disciples. And rightfully so. Jesus never commissioned us to go to the...
Many tend to think that planting a church is something that only a select few congregations can do. The rational for...
The vigorous, continual planting of new congregations is the single most crucial strategy for 1) the numerical growth...
Not that long ago my wife and I were sitting in our kitchen, preparing a nice family dinner. Suddenly our doorbell...
I am not a saber rattler. Those who regularly read my articles or books know this to be true. Though I do use...
Recently I have been helping a young church planter who is in the process of starting a Mandarin speaking congregation...
Anticipation about what God is going to do. Anticipation about how the church is going to grow. Anticipation about...
1. How to pray. Starting a new church is a miracle, and only God can work miracles. If you start a church without...
We live and minister in the Raleigh, NC area. Our part of the state has not been affected by the economic downturn as...