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?

Planting and Your Pastor: Creating a Partnership—Part 3

When speaking to your pastor about supporting your church planting efforts, make sure to be clear, specific and positive.

Planting and Your Pastor: How to Cast the Vision—Part 2

As a seasoned church planter and senior pastor, I know the need for church plants. Here are ways to cast the vision.

Planting and Your Pastor: When They Don’t Share Your Conviction—Part 1

What do you do as a staff pastor when the senior pastor doesn't share your passion for planting? Here's some advice.

Why a Video-Driven Multisite Church Works in Rural America

I've found that planting a multisite network of video-driven churches has been effective for reaching rural communities. Here's how.

How to Measure Your Church’s Reach

Counting buildings, budgets and butts gives an incomplete picture of church health. Here are ways to measure a church's reach.

Why Do We Value Credentials Over Calling?

With church planters and pastors, we're overvaluing credentials over calling. Here's why we need more non-traditional leaders.

Is Your Church Plant Making a Difference?

There is a simple way to quantify the difference your church plant is making in the lives of people in your community. Here's how.

How to Handle Tough Conversations

A few simple guidelines can minimize the awkwardness of a serious conversation.