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.”
In the heart of every thriving church plant lies a core truth: the strength of its team. Whether you're launching a new church plant or navigating the complexities of growing an established congregation, the truth remains: we are better together. The art of assembling...
In the San Francisco Bay Area, leaders with whom I connect are working together to frame a more comprehensive and...
A few years back, I began planting a church in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. We all know the reputation...
It was the best of decisions. It was the worst of decisions. In my last blog, I questioned whether John Mark should be...
Let’s be honest, doing church in a portable environment is a pain. Whether you have three volunteers and one trailer...
One of the big issues in most forms of church planting is money. I truly believe in the final analysis all success at...
I was at lunch with a few Church Planters the other day. As I listened to the conversation, I was reminded that we...
Leaders who are effective in the long run have a set of enduring values that guide them. Values are important in all...
Great churches come in a variety of sizes, very large ones, medium-sized ones and smaller ones. Some are frustrated...
I love mountain biking. It’s probably my favorite pastime. Early in my mountain biking experience, I was riding at a...
There are a lot of new buzz words and strategies these days for planting churches. I must admit, I am from a small...
Somebody once told me that if people were talking about me, they were leaving someone else alone. Somehow that never...
In real life, arranged marriages can work well. In church planting, not so well. Here’s what I mean. We have...