Church Planting

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

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

10 Steps for Reaching a Gospel Saturation Tipping Point

What would it take for every person to know at least one person whose life is being changed by Jesus?

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.

Where It All Begins — Shifts to Make Before Church Growth

The church grows up into maturity as each part is working properly, building itself up in love.

Are We Following the God of What Works?

5 barriers to conversion-based church planting

Why Do We Plant Churches?

We evangelize and we multiply, not as the ultimate goal, but because we want more people to treasure Christ together.

7 Pivotal Insights for Church Planters

When I was a new church planter, we ran from anyone who had any church affiliation. They weren’t our target. We didn’t want to offend other churches. In doing so, we robbed ourselves of potential leaders and kept some people from following the ministry God had laid on their heart.

Planting a Church That Outlives Itself

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

Don’t Overcomplicate Evangelism

The unbelievers who show up at church are there because someone invited them outside the walls of the church.

How to Build a Church-Planting Culture at Your Church

Here are the keys to planting churches in healthy ways.

5 Things for Church Planters to Remember

Essential encouragements as you start new churches