Church Planting

Why Church Planters Are Stewards, Not Owners

"Church-planting pastors are most dangerous to their flock when they act as owners."

Didn’t See It Coming!: Why Becoming a Multiplier Is Key to Not Losing Your Way

A multiplier is a healthy disciple-making leader who champions church reproduction.

Why College Grads and Retirees Make Great Church Planters

We tell them, “Give us two years, and we’ll change the world.”

3 Components of a Healthy Church Planting Model

Keep your vision simple with these guiding principles.

Three Elements of an Explosive Church Planting Movement

We can learn quite a bit from past church planting movements.

Why the Priesthood of Believers Must Matter to You

Insights from 10 years of leading a fellowship of microchurches

Get Out There in Public Spaces

"The public space is a space God inhabits, and he always shows up there because he’s always there."

Why You Should Make a “To NOT Do” List

Regularly winnowing out bad habits is just as important to the senior pastor's health as establishing healthy goals.

12 Ways to Build Staff Morale

Good staff morale can help you build momentum in the good times and sustain you in the hard times. Here are some great ways to cultivate it.

7 Crucial Insights for Church Planters

Seven words of wisdom for church planters and leaders from Ron Edmondson.

The Beauty of an Imperfect Church

Every church has it's flaws and things that could be better. Instead of leaving for greener pastures, dig in and invest in making things better.