In the ever-evolving journey of church planting, one aspect remains perpetually vital—the foundation of core values. I've witnessed firsthand how core values act as the compass guiding our mission, shaping our culture, and anchoring us in times of change. This post...
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.”
Dave Alford Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Leadership Traits
Jun 7, 2011
Everything rises or falls on leadership. That statement captures an important truth about church planting. Good...
Ben Arment Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
A Healthy Distrust of One’s Own Ideas
Jun 3, 2011
If you're like me, the minute you have an idea, you want to go to press with it. To hit send. To launch it publically....
Aubrey Malphurs Church Leadership, Church Planting
Where is God Taking His Church?
Jun 2, 2011
Want to know where God is taking his church in the future? Want to know what the church will look like over the next...
Artie Davis Church Leadership, Church Planting
Are YOU a CHURCH-PLANTER?
Jun 1, 2011
When you go to plant a church, or are involved in helping others plant churches that question must be asked clearly...
Toni Spry Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Outreach and Evangelism
Help! I Didn’t Sign Up For This.
May 28, 2011
I married a sailor. Never in a million years did I expect to be in the ministry. First off, we weren’t even...
Tom Nebel Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Elusive Quest for Balance
May 27, 2011
A church planting colleague once said to me, “I keep hearing about how we are supposed to be balanced. But I’m not...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Outreach and Evangelism
Top Ten Mistakes In Church Planting: Catering Strictly to Believers (#1-3)
May 24, 2011
There are opposite foci that tend to not work in launching a new church. One is to aim strictly at not-yet Believers....
Steve Pike Church Leadership, Church Planting
Are You Asking the Wrong Question?
May 23, 2011
As long as I’ve been aware, the gold standard for measuring how a church is doing is “How many were in church last...
Ralph Moore Church Leadership, Church Planting
Total Context Disciplemaking
May 20, 2011
Ever find yourself quoting scripture out of context? I do. And, I find it can make a crucial difference in my...
Phil Spry Church Leadership, Church Planting
How To Choose The Right Leadership Team For Your Church Plant
May 19, 2011
“…appoint elders…” - Titus 1:5 The mistake I have most consistently repeated in planting churches is poor selection of...
Marcus Bigelow Church Leadership, Church Planting
Together We Will!
May 18, 2011
Together we will! It’s Stadia’s theme this year. It reflects a core value of collaboration, networking, caring for...
Linda Bergquist Church Planting
Church Planting Among Asian-Americans
May 17, 2011
It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Helen Lee wrote about church planting among Asian Americans...