Church Planting

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

The Craft of Church Planting

Church planters are an invaluable gift to the broader church, helping to foster new practices that remind us of our collective mission and call to the world.

Mission Possible: Working Toward a Church Multiplication Tipping Point

Supporting church planting requires prayer, intentionality and a commitment to prioritize kingdom multiplication.

Multiplication Beyond 2022—Looking at the Essentials

Take a walk with us back to March 2020. One by one, venues where people gathered began closing their doors: restaurants, hair salons, gyms—even...

Øystein Gjerme: Why It Matters That We Are God’s Masterpiece

Our identity is not primarily in our work, but in the God who calls us.

Why Brutal Feedback From a Friend Is Good … Even When It Hurts

Criticism can be one of the most precious gifts you can receive from those who are in a position to give it.

Living as Children of Light

How does our adoption into God's family change the way we think about our mission?

How Is the Holy Spirit Connected to Church Growth?

There is a beautiful interaction between the empowering of the Holy Spirit and our role in church growth.

How Church Plants Have Drifted From an Evangelistic Focus

Is church planting still the most effective evangelistic methodology under heaven?

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.