A church's health and growth are not accidental but the result of intentional, God-honoring practices. This blog post introduces a comprehensive checklist to help church leaders evaluate their congregation's vitality and identify areas for growth. Drawing from...
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.”
Bob Logan Church Leadership, Church Planting
Who’s Your Barnabas?
Jan 4, 2012
When I was in Mexico City recently, I attended the staff meeting at Comunidad Mosaico, a ministry that works toward...
Mark Batterson Church Leadership, Church Planting
Are You A Busybody?
Jan 3, 2012
II Thessalonians 3:11 says, “We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting
Lasting Change? Take A Vow Of Stability!
Dec 30, 2011
When I became a church planter I had in mind pursuing a vision that would outlast my measly few decades on earth. In...
Brandon Hatmaker Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Understanding Your Context: The Truth About The Urban, Suburban, & Rural Poor
Dec 26, 2011
I'm a part of a church who has a heart for the poor. We also have a heart for our city. From the beginning, our...
Steve Pike Church Leadership, Church Planting
Don’t Launch On Easter!
Dec 24, 2011
Christmas is only a day away, but for aspiring church planters preparing to launch, it’s time to think about Easter!...
Phil Spry Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Without Vision The People Perish
Dec 19, 2011
African gazelles can jump over a ten foot fence, but they can be contained at a zoo behind a six foot wall. You see,...
Linda Bergquist Church Leadership, Church Planting
Celebrating Incarnation: The Church Planter as Artist
Dec 16, 2011
The holy day we celebrate this month is about the Son who submitted himself to incarnation, choosing to live on earth...
Geoff Surratt Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
The Vision Thing
Dec 12, 2011
The most important question any church planter can ask is “ Why am I planting a church?” I have had some conversations...
Nick Boring Church Leadership, Church Planting
Explosive Church Planting: Part 3 of 4
Dec 10, 2011
There are 4 components that will set off Explosive Church Planting. It starts with “Call’, continues with “Community”...
Dave Ferguson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Are We Just Consuming “Missional”?
Dec 8, 2011
If a rediscovery of mission will bring new life to the church in the west; then consumerism may be it's death. The...
Charles Hill Church Leadership, Church Planting
The #1 Thing (Plus A Few Other Quick Ones] That You Should Ask Yourself Before Moving To Plant Somewhere For The 1st Or 5th Time
Dec 6, 2011
"Should I move? Should I plant again? Should I go somewhere else, because this doesn't seem to be working as well as I...
Artie Davis Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
The Great Killer Of… Many things!
Dec 1, 2011
Un-met Expectations can KILL! You know the feeling… You were expecting with all of your heart for “this”, instead you...