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Planting and Your Pastor: Creating a Partnership—Part 3

When speaking to your pastor about supporting your church planting efforts, make sure to be clear, specific and positive.

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Charismatic Movement

The charismatic movement has many strengths and also some weaknesses. Here are several from the perspective of J.I. Packer.

Why Churches Stagnate and What to Do About It

There are many reasons church growth stagnates—not all are bad or in our control—but here's a potential solution.

Spiritual Gifts

Thomas Schreiner: What They Are and Why They Matter

What’s Your Definition of a Hero?

Reflections on our motives, methods and measures and the process of making heroes.

What Churches Need to Know About Fraud and Whistleblower Protection

Setting up whistleblower and fraud prevention policies aids in compliance with federal law and limits potential liability.

Planting and Your Pastor: How to Cast the Vision—Part 2

As a seasoned church planter and senior pastor, I know the need for church plants. Here are ways to cast the vision.

Planting and Your Pastor: When They Don’t Share Your Conviction—Part 1

What do you do as a staff pastor when the senior pastor doesn't share your passion for planting? Here's some advice.