Ben Connelly

Ben Connelly is a pastor, author and equipper. He is honored to serve everyday disciples, ministry leaders, and church planters across the world through The Equipping Group, and to help lead Salt+Light Community and Plant Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. He has written/contributed to several books, workbooks, articles and publications, including Sent Church, Sending Churches recently published by Exponential.

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

3 Steps to Clarify Your Church Planting Vision

Pay attention to these vital steps before you launch a church.

Planting a Church That Outlives Itself

The church in Antioch no longer exists, but it's legacy continues today.

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.

We Are a Spiritual Family

Excerpted from ‘A Field Guide for Genuine Community’ (Moody)

5 Reasons to Go Bivocational

"I’m not claiming it’s wrong to minister full-time; merely that it’s not always right."