Church Planting

Doing More Together

The days when a network could simply say it exists to train church planters are over.

How Does Church Planting Benefit the Sending Church?

Can giving away your best people be a good thing?

The 3 Phases of Church-Planting Churches

Where is your church on this progression toward being a church-planting church?

How Do You Determine If Your Church Plant Is Successful?

What are the benchmarks for a new church plant?

6 Mistakes I Made as a Young Church Planter

Sometimes our failures help us—and others—to grow.

6 Benefits of Raising Kids in a Cross-Cultural Context

Making sacrifices as a family for mission is costly, but Christ is worth it.

The Opportunity in Ordinary Life

Every one of us has a private village. This circle is where we can most effectively share what Jesus has done for us and for others.

Ed Stetzer: A New Church-Planting Era

When pastors demonstrate a teachable heart, they hit on the central virtue of their calling.

5 Bible Verses for Discouraged Church Planters

These verses have encouraged me in my work.

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.