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.”
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask is, “Are those who report to me headed in the same direction as me?” That question applies to everyone who reports to you. No matter where you are now, I recommend you take a motto to heart. In fact, if you are...
When Bill Clinton ran for President in 1992, James Carville gave him a catch phrase to keep him on message. “It’s The...
The Tension to Be on Mission The church in every generation is called to bring the good news of the kingdom into a...
There was a time when an army setting off to war had to have complex lines of supply to refurbish food, fuel,...
Two recent books have been particularly useful to me as one who cares about engaging local church planting from a...
One of the reasons church planting is such a powerful tool for the mission of the Gospel is because it allows leaders...
Building and shaping your leadership team early on will determine the level of success you will have in your plant. I...
Barn raising commonly took place in early rural America, when neighbors, families, and friends joined together to...
If you don’t have your series and sermons planned out for 2013…you’re not alone! Many pastors and communicators wait...
Dr. Yonggi Cho, Pastor of the largest church on earth (800,000) was asked, “How did your church get so large?” He...
Church planting is a spiritual endeavor from first to last. Systems and methodologies are helpful, but they are just...
Stewardship is often defined as “the proper management of our daily life for the glory of God.” I think this is...
Just how broad is your vision? I got into an interesting discussion about vision the other day. A group of us were...