In church planting, we aim not just to launch a new church, but to create environments where worship deeply resonates. It’s about worship experiences that are grounded in Scripture and engaging for everyone in the community. Let’s explore how to build these...
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.”
Doug Murren Church Leadership, Church Planting
Who’s The Boss?
Jul 13, 2012
I am of the opinion that church plants shouldn’t have any board or official governance for three years. A great...
Chris Lagerlof Church Planting, Discipleship
Don’t Mistake Participation for Transformation
Jul 10, 2012
I’m surprised how many church planters have their launch strategy in place but haven’t thought much about their...
Creating & Re-creating Your Ministry Strategy
Jul 9, 2012
When it comes to creating an implementation strategy for your new church, it is rarely wise to move forward with just...
Brent Foulke Church Leadership, Church Planting
What To Do About Those Who “Just Went”
Jul 6, 2012
Some are called, Some are sent Some just went. A delightful colleague of mine more than 20 years ago shared this poem...
Bob Logan Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Most Common Leadership Problem
Jul 5, 2012
A colleague of mine who works as a consultant with church groups often asks people to make a list of all of their...
Artie Davis Church Leadership, Church Planting
4 Things to Keep You From QUITting
Jul 2, 2012
Let’s be real, leadership ain’t easy. It can be tough, lonely, and bring us to many dark roads. The demands cause many...
Scott Thomas Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Brevity of Sermons
Jun 26, 2012
Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit… I will be brief. ~William Shakespeare, Hamlet Church planters generally...
Calculating Missional Impact
Jun 23, 2012
A friend of mine who pastors a church of 120 in a town of 1,000 told me about a strange encounter he had with a mega...
When Flexibility Is A Necessity
Jun 20, 2012
A friend of mine, named Kaz Sekine, planted a successful church in the heart of Tokyo. He and his friends planted the...
Taking The Hard Road…
Jun 19, 2012
We church planters are an opportunistic lot… So much so that many growing communities are overrun with new churches. ...
Linda Bergquist Church Planting
Church Planting from a Female Perspective
Jun 18, 2012
Church planting has been in my bones for over thirty years, but I have been female for twice that amount of time. It...
John Wasem Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Communication: Indispensable for Effective Leadership
Jun 11, 2012
The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately is one of the most essential components of quality new church...