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.”
Church planting, a term that resonates deeply within the Christian community, involves establishing new local churches in communities where they are non-existent or scarce. This endeavor is not merely about constructing new buildings or increasing numbers; it’s a...
A recent article in the Washington Post indicated that, based on the results of the 2010 census, for the first time...
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the...
I spent the past week hanging with and coaching a church planter in trouble. It seems he called the wrong bunch when...
A church planter may be likened to a walnut farmer. At harvest time, he backs a tractor up to the tree, and with an...
For the past two years I have been using a very helpful tool that was developed by Tom Patterson and is a part of a...
When I moved to San Francisco, I brought with me 15 years of experience, a lot of enthusiasm, and all of my Southern...
When our church was in the “church plant” stage, we had a total of five children in our midst (three infants, one...
As a planter, I used to stand up in front of people all the time and say: "If ONE person comes to know Christ as...
We’ve all heard those familiar words, “I’ve got some good news, I’ve got some bad news, which do you want to hear...
In my last post I reminded you how Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller, Blink introduced us to a psychologist who almost...
To coach people effectively toward missional ministry, it’s not enough to be a good coach. The coach also has to be a...
The missional emphasis in church planting moves Christ’s church in a good direction. The reason is that it’s most...