Church Planting

Why Church Planters Are Stewards, Not Owners

"Church-planting pastors are most dangerous to their flock when they act as owners."

Didn’t See It Coming!: Why Becoming a Multiplier Is Key to Not Losing Your Way

A multiplier is a healthy disciple-making leader who champions church reproduction.

Why College Grads and Retirees Make Great Church Planters

We tell them, “Give us two years, and we’ll change the world.”

8 Qualities of Successful Church Planters

These things will get your church plant off on the right foot.

When Is the Right Time to Plant a Church?

The answer might surprise you.

Infusing Evangelism Into the DNA of New Churches

Evangelism doesn't just happen naturally in church plants. Here are ways to make it an essential part of the church's culture.

Where It All Begins — Shifts to Make Before Church Growth

The church grows up into maturity as each part is working properly, building itself up in love.

Are We Following the God of What Works?

5 barriers to conversion-based church planting

Why Do We Plant Churches?

We evangelize and we multiply, not as the ultimate goal, but because we want more people to treasure Christ together.

7 Pivotal Insights for Church Planters

When I was a new church planter, we ran from anyone who had any church affiliation. They weren’t our target. We didn’t want to offend other churches. In doing so, we robbed ourselves of potential leaders and kept some people from following the ministry God had laid on their heart.

Planting a Church That Outlives Itself

The church in Antioch no longer exists, but it's legacy continues today.