Church Planting

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

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.

A Difficult but Important Truth About Church Planting

"Your ability to do the work to which God has called you depends on your ability and commitment to persevere."

Church Planting in a Secular Society: Two Approaches

Ed Stetzer: How do you plant churches in a secular society?

8 Characteristics of the New Bivocational Pastor

Thom Rainer: "The new bivocational pastor is similar to the traditional bivocational pastor with some key differences."

What Does It Take to Become a Church That Plants Other Churches?

Veteran church planter Larry Walkemeyer shares 10 winning multiplication moves.

3 Secrets I’ve Learned From 30 Years of Church Planting

Ed Stetzer: "Most failed church plants are related to personal issues."

The Sarah Connor Guide to Leading the Church

"'Leadership' is the new wine that the church has become drunk with, substituting it for the pure power of the Holy Spirit."

Family On Mission—How Our Kids Lead Us

Hugh Halter: "Unexpectedly, we were shocked out of our comfortable slumber and called back to the front line of mission."

4 Questions to Ask Before Planting a Church

How do you know if your church planting goals are godly or suspect? Try answering these four questions.