Church Planting

When ‘More’ Doesn’t Cut It

We can’t have some churches saving lives and some churches ruining lives. More is not enough. We need more and better.

Simple Yet Stellar

Microchurches are not just a passing trend—they’re a growing and sustainable movement that is changing the way we think about church.

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

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.

5 Critical Lessons in Church Multiplication

Bent on seeing churches multiply, Reach Northeast President Jeff Leake shares five insights for planters and parent churches.