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.

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.

Just Ask: A Simple Solution to the Church Planter Shortage

Over 93% of churches in the United States are not involved in reproducing another church. To put this into perspective, imagine the devastating impact if 93% of adults never had children.

The Future Is Collaboration

Unity through collaboration is an innovation, not because it is a new idea, but because it is an old idea that has yet to be fully tried.

Dealing With Pastoral Pain

How I learned to heal from the hurts that come with being a church leader.

Go D.E.E.P.E.R. in Discipleship

Do you lead by example in revealing your weaknesses and areas for growth?

3 Steps to Clarify Your Church Planting Vision

Pay attention to these vital steps before you launch a church.

5 Truths for Global Church Planting Today

What should church planting look like in the 21st century? Here are 5 truths for discussion.