Church Planting

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

The Church Inside: A Look at Prison Ministry in America

This prison ministry movement equips prisoners as leaders and plants church campuses inside U.S. prisons to spread hope, discipleship, and gospel transformation.

Planting It Forward

How the Advance Initiative is mobilizing Indian American church planters.

Why Focusing Equally on Your Church and City Is Key to Growth

Being overly focused on one over the other will stunt your church's growth.

Rejoice in the Church God Has Given You

Comparing your church to other churches simply for the sake of comparison only breeds jealousy and ingratitude.

Will You Walk in Faith or Try to Do It Your Own Way?

Moses' disobedience, striking instead of speaking to the rock, kept him out of the Promised Land. What will you choose?

Starting a Multiplication Movement in Your Church

Here are five intentional steps you can take to start a church planting movement.

Sermon Prep: 4 Ways to Improve Your Focus

Focus on these things in sermon preparation and you'll minimize the distractions that can derail productivity.

Empowered: Move With the Spirit

Reclaiming the power and presence of the Holy Spirit

The Church Planting Option Most Often Overlooked

Don’t overlook this opportunity for a great harvest.