We—the followers of Jesus—live in an interesting neighborhood: The World. My friend Tom Thatcher (co-founder of The Elemental Group) texted me this picture recently in Cincinnati and said: “Positively, the target audience and value proposition are stated in...
Reaching out to your community and sharing the Gospel is at the heart of every church’s mission. At ChurchPlanting.com, we’ve got tips and strategies to help you connect with your community and spread the Good News. Whether you’re starting new outreach programs, improving existing ones, or looking for fresh ideas, our articles offer practical advice and creative solutions.
Phil Spry Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
The Cart Before the Horse…
May 19, 2012
Mark Wilson has written a compelling book entitled, “Filled Up, Poured Out: How God's Spirit Can Revive Your Passion...
Dave Ferguson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
The Jesus Mission
May 7, 2012
Over the last 18 months at COMMUNITY we have made strategic moves in order to mobilize all (yes, we mean ALL) our...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
12 Things Your Church Needs to Know…
Apr 29, 2012
...by the time it’s 12 months old Don’t take yourselves too seriously You are important to God. Isn’t it enough to...
Phil Spry Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
How Did We Get Here?
Apr 19, 2012
After seven cancer surgeries and two heart attacks - I’m an old man who has nothing to lose by speaking his mind. It...
Steve Sjogren Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
5 Church Planting Lessons From Johnny Appleseed
Mar 27, 2012
John Chapman, aka the legendary “Johnny Appleseed” was a missionary who reached out to native Americans in the Ohio...
Dave Ferguson Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
What Stats Should Matter To Churches?
Mar 7, 2012
In the movie Moneyball, Brad Pitt plays the part of the Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane. While most of the...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Plod Forward
Feb 21, 2012
I’ve gone to a number of church planting conferences that feature plenary speakers who lead large churches who...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
The Ideal-Sized Congregation? Try 500!
Feb 7, 2012
Great churches come in a variety of sizes, very large ones, medium-sized ones and smaller ones. Some are frustrated...
Artie Davis Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
6 Steps To Simple Church Planting
Feb 1, 2012
There are a lot of new buzz words and strategies these days for planting churches. I must admit, I am from a small...
Martin Buehlmann Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
Escorting Berliners To Jesus
Jan 30, 2012
About three years ago I met a middle-aged man who had been working as an art conservator during the former GDR (German...
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...
Rice Broocks Outreach and Evangelism
The “Hitch” in Evangelism
Dec 21, 2011
The death of outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens last week was mourned by both believer and non-believer...