I often say, “You limit what you control.” There are limitations pastors unknowingly set for their church. It’s often a matter of control, yet I believe most of the time we do it without realizing they are. Many of these are natural occurrences from doing things a...
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.”
Brian Davis Church Growth, Church Planting
8 Things To Realize About Guests At Your Church
Jan 15, 2024
There are lots of opinions about what a local church should look like, but at its CORE, the local church is a body of...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting
10 Resolutions To Make a Ministry Leader Better
Jan 12, 2024
How about some resolutions that can actually make a ministry leader better? In my opinion, the best leadership comes...
Ed Stetzer Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
Our Call: Missionaries in a Secular Land
Jan 10, 2024
MISSIONARY IDENTITY The reality is, Christians are interlopers. We are strangers and foreigners. As Christians,...
Dave Workman Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Tattoos, Jesus, and Doughnuts
Jan 8, 2024
After stepping down from leading the church I was a part of for thirty years, finding a new “church home” was a...
Jason Taylor Church Leadership, Church Planting
Living In The Big Picture
Dec 22, 2023
As a Church Planter, there are certain built-in big days that give you a great increase in numbers but sometimes leave...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
5 Essential Goals for Church Planters in 2024
Dec 18, 2023
Hey there, fellow church planters! As we look towards 2024, it's like we're standing at the edge of a vast, uncharted...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
7 Quick Reminders For Pastors During Christmas Season
Dec 15, 2023
I want to share some quick reminders for pastors during Christmas season. You already know all of these, but sometimes...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting
Building a Dream Team for Your Church’s Big Launch
Dec 6, 2023
Let's talk about something near and dear to my heart – starting a new church. It's not just about having a big vision...
Ron Edmondson Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
7 Helpful Skills for Pastors Who Want to Grow Churches
Dec 4, 2023
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
From Church Plant to Church Planting Movement
Nov 24, 2023
Church Plants Must Embrace Early Multiplication As church planters, we're embarking on a journey to spread the...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
The Transformative Power of Reputation
Nov 22, 2023
In the vast landscape of community institutions, churches hold a unique position. They are places of worship,...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout
Embracing Sacrifice in Church Planting
Nov 20, 2023
Today, let's explore a topic close to many of our hearts: the sacrifices involved in church planting. This journey,...