Church Planting

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

10 Steps for Reaching a Gospel Saturation Tipping Point

What would it take for every person to know at least one person whose life is being changed by Jesus?

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.

Church Planting: 4 Reasons to Launch Large

"Launching large is one of the most effective strategies to fulfill the Great Commission."

5 Future Trends in Church Planting

Ed Stetzer: "With culture changing at the speed of light, planters cannot be over-aware of the trends new churches will face."

Incarnational Ministry: A Kingdom of Harlots

Hugh Halter: "I wonder if we spend too much time condemning people who don’t live as 'clean' as we think they should."

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."