Church Planting

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

4 Foundations for Successful Church Planting

Fueled by the passion of a calling, having committed themselves in prayer, and by playing a long game of patience and persistence, successful church planters establish effective churches by walking in a manner worthy of the purpose to which they’ve been called.

When Bigger Isn’t Better

All kinds of churches will reach all kinds of people that your current church is not reaching. Bigger is not better. More is better.

What Will Your Church’s Legacy Be?

An encouraging new study reveals an increase in church multiplication. Here’s what we’re learning—and how your church can be a part of this kingdom call.

7 Questions to Ask When Starting a Church Planting Network

What it takes to start and sustain a church planting movement.

The No. 1 Threat to Pastors and Church Planters

There is one thing that is repeatedly the downfall of biblical figures and modern church leaders alike.

3 Reasons College Towns Are Ideal for Church Plants

Spiritual awakenings often happen on or near university campuses.

A God-Shaped Vision

Back in 2001, the leadership team at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, launched a vision plan that laid out some lofty goals....

Why Plant Churches?

Planting churches is part in parcel to fulfilling the Great Commission.

The Shape of Things That Have Come

The current generation sees no need for new expressions to compete with traditional churches, but rather to see microchurches and megachurches existing in a blended ecology.

Providing Pastoral Care in Growing Church Plants

When pastoral care must come from someone other than the pastor