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When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

Ben Connelly - January 26, 2026

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

10 Steps for Reaching a Gospel Saturation Tipping Point

Will Plitt - December 22, 2025

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

Warren Bird - December 16, 2025

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.

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The Sarah Connor Guide to Leading the Church

Peyton Jones - February 17, 2016

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

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Family On Mission—How Our Kids Lead Us

Hugh Halter - February 2, 2016

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

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4 Questions to Ask Before Planting a Church

Adam Mabry - January 11, 2016

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

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5 Critical Lessons in Church Multiplication

Jeff Leake - December 23, 2015

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

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Are You Planting a Multiplying Church?

Todd Wilson & Dave Ferguson - November 30, 2015

Exponential co-founders Todd Wilson and Dave Ferguson offer nine best practices to adapt and model.

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4 Essentials for Church Planters

Peyton Jones - November 16, 2015

"The New Testament church was a participatory sport, and this generation doesn't want to be spectators."

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Church Planting Is on the Rise

James P. Long - November 9, 2015

National study from LifeWay and NewChurches.com provides a comprehensive report on church planting in the U.S.

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Pray Before You Plant!

Larry Walkemeyer - October 7, 2015

"When the church is considered a house of prayer, the blind find sight in it, and those limping through life are restored."

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