One Church, ‘Hundreds of Different Tribes’—New Life Community Church
“It’s not a branded approach. Each of the locations uniquely reflects each neighborhood.”
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‘Perseverance Works’—Chicago Partnership for Church Planting
"With dozens of churches in the partnership, we’re able to put together strong teams that go out equipped, supported and united.”
4 Reasons Small Churches Are Essential to the Kingdom
"God used small churches to launch Christendom throughout the entire world and is still using them today.”
Church Planting With the Apostle Paul
"Paul blazed the trail. He broke new ground. The book of Acts is a blueprint for every church pioneer who follows."
What Happens When God Says ‘Go’
"We had more questions than answers, but each step forward we took, God answered."
Are You on Track if You Lead a Church of Fewer Than 100 People?
"We need to acknowledge the reality that church planting is a long, hard slog. And it is a lot harder than it used to be."
Knowing Your Community: The Math of the Kingdom
"You must never forget that all efforts, methods and strategies serve the greater goal of gospel proclamation."
Church Planting: Be Flexible or Die
"Let’s trust our God and put all our confidence in him, not our perfectly constructed plans."
3 Signs You Are a Pirate, Not a Church Planter
"The people who leave their church to help you plant your church should be called by God, not recruited by you."
Why House Churches Are Integral to the Kingdom
"As healthy expressions grow, and their stories are told, we can see more examples of house, simple and organic churches."