Church Planting

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.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

The Church Inside: A Look at Prison Ministry in America

This prison ministry movement equips prisoners as leaders and plants church campuses inside U.S. prisons to spread hope, discipleship, and gospel transformation.

Why We Need Less Human Effort and More Jesus

Made for More—Shift 1: From More Effort to More Jesus

Mobilizing God’s People God’s Way

The way we motivate and mobilize volunteers often isn't God's way; fortunately, Paul lays a roadmap in Ephesians.

Will the Multisite Model Stand the Test of Time?

Multisiting is not for everyone. Here are some considerations, whether or not you're currently multisiting.

Tips for Church Planting on the Cheap

Church planting budgets can be tight, especially in the beginning. Here are some tips for saving money.

4 Things That Shouldn’t Drive Church Growth (and One Thing That Should)

There is one primary thing that should be driving church growth. Here are four things that shouldn't be.

5 Ways to Structure Your Church for Multiplication

Is your church structured in such a way that it can accommodate rapid growth? Here are ways to determine if it is.

How We Did It: Church Plant Vision—Part 1

The story of how five church plants developed their unique visions.