Send Network’s ‘Terminal’ podcast returns with an unexpected update on the ‘Dying Church Planter’
SALISBURY, Md. — One year after the release of Send Network’s popular podcast, “Terminal: The Dying …
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50-year-old Korean Church finds new life by embracing a church planting vision
When Paul Min became the ninth pastor of Korean Baptist Church of Vancouver in 2014, the …
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Am I a good preacher? What can I do to become a better one? Am I …
Multiethnic church plant forges connections with Muslim populations in metro Seattle
It started with three kids peeking through the fence. Then, a few more joined them and …
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According to church planter James Martinez, Brownsville, Texas, is a border town like no other. “It’s …
Georgia church engages new community through church planting, creates ripple effect of generosity
Church planting was part of NewBranch Community Church’s vision from the beginning, says Teaching Pastor Ken …
Focus on unity at Send Network Kickoff for church planters and pastors
INDIANAPOLIS – Preceding this year’s Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Send Network, the North …
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Virginia church continues replanting legacy, partners with ‘Fishersville Faithful’ to see revival
Twenty people. No pastor. One nearly empty parking lot. A baptistry that hadn’t been filled in …
A beautiful chain reaction grows Minneapolis church
Atypical is what it was. Door hangers and block parties and mass mailers and email blasts …
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Cincinnati planter leverages church building as coworking space to fuel ministry
Growing up, Austin Mathis didn’t know many pastors who held jobs outside their pastoral roles. So, …
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Leer en Español More than 200 church planters represented 189 Sending Churches at Send Network’s most …
Georgia Baptist Mission Board focuses on planting more churches to accommodate the state’s growing population, which …
Amid growing Hispanic population, Send Network Español names Jose Abella as new leader
Leer en Español MIAMI – Jose Abella was born and raised in the United States, a …
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Send Network mobilizes women to serve in strategic ministry areas
Women are strategic players in the mission of God, and across our family of churches, they …
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Joseph and Kristen Gibbons share gospel light amidst Las Vegas’ dark places
It’s a place where you can play golf at midnight, a place where slot machines outnumber …
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Florida church plant becomes a refuge for fostering and adoptive families
If Josh and Beth Glymph have learned anything over the last four years, it’s this: God …
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God births a church through Chery’s family Bible study
To the untrained ear, Noelson and Edna Chery’s Philadelphia home might sound like a modern-day Tower …
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Revitalized New York church transforms into a church-planting powerhouse
When Michael (Mike) Rubino started attending Calvary Baptist Christian School on Long Island as a fourth-grade …
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Cocaine dreams cracked by the gospel
“My dream was to make enough money to buy cocaine that I could then send …
When a group of eight Send Network church planters traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, to learn from …
Eric Patrick’s journey from dispensing medicines to saving souls as a church planter transported his family …
Pillar Church of Crestview embraces military community
Military servicemembers face the brokenness of the world in a way few others do, says Noah …
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Church 8025 inherits a building, continues culture of generosity
Without a chair, much less a building, to call their own, Church 8025 got its start …
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California Church Plant Witnesses Stories of Redemption in a Military Community
A year and a half into church planting, Daniel Carter was ready to quit. The members …
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Richard Pope Discovers an Unexpected Church Planter
Rob Stockman always assumed a relationship with Jesus was not worth the trouble. And given his …
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Addicts find The True “Fix” through Virginia church plant
Video by SBC of Virginia The Fix Chapel doesn’t look like a typical congregation. For one …
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One year after death, Clint Clifton’s legacy continues through son’s new church plant
During his lifetime, Clint Clifton asked many individuals to consider planting a church, but his son …
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Partnership with Send Network Amplifies Alberta Church’s Planting Efforts
Filipino International Baptist Church (FIBC) did not always have church planting on their mind. The 26-year-old …
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Send Network broadens 2024 Gatherings to include all interested in church planting
Leer En Español ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Send Network is broadening its upcoming Gathering events to include …
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Garden City Church reaches the community through the marketplace
When Shane and Jessica Booker first considered planting a church in New Orleans, they knew that …
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Marine-turned-church planter seizes gospel opportunities in military communities
When Scott and Katie Groves stumbled upon a Facebook advertisement for Pillar Church of Jacksonville, North …
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Send Network Orientation welcomes 200+ new church planters, inspires seminary students
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A diverse class of church planters representing seven languages, 30 U.S. states and …
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Covocational Planters Trailblaze a New Perspective on Ministry
While at first it may seem that holding a full-time job could distract from a ministry …
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Utah church draws polygamists and Mormons to faith in Christ
Steve Pierson always prayed that his church in Utah County would look like the surrounding community, …
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2023 Send Network Gatherings Share Values, Vision with Planters and Churches
Send Network just concluded the last of five regional gatherings this year across North America meant …
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The Birth of a Hispanic Residency Program
Leer en Español In 2017, two church planters embarked on a journey that would eventually lead …
Your Church Can Plant Churches
Leer en Español At Send Network, we believe that individuals don’t plant churches; denominations don’t plant …
Puerto Rico convention ‘a demonstration of what Southern Baptists can do’ together
Leer en Español SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (BP) – Southern Baptists have hidden treasure in the …
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Only Baptist church plant in Yankton, South Dakota is reaching diverse Hispanic community.
LEER En Español YANKTON— When Restore Español Church launched in the days leading up to Easter, …
God’s faithfulness displayed through a Canadian church plant
New Song Community Church had only met for one Sunday in a community center in Langley, …
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Ohio Valley leadership workshops encourage Hispanic churches to send
LEER EN ESPAÑOL OHIO VALLEY — The Ohio Valley region, which includes the states of Michigan, …
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LEER EN ESPAÑOL During the pandemic of 2020, in a season of uncertainty for the country …
From Venezuela to Oklahoma, a church planter follows God’s calling
LEER EN ESPAÑOL MUSKOGEE — When Alexander Montero boarded a plane from Venezuela to Oklahoma to …
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Spanish-Speaking Church Planting Residencies Are Starting in Key North American Cities
LEER EN ESPAÑOL Hispanic leaders from 13 metropolitan areas across North America gathered at the North …
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The Sending Church Masterclass provides training and development for kingdom-minded leaders and churches in this Great …
5 Reasons to Lead Your Church to Invest in the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Every year, Southern Baptists’ generous giving to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) makes a wave …
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Send Network unveils new values, leadership team, Spanish website
LEER EN ESPAÑOL ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At a national meeting of more than 275 field staff …
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Send Network’s Spanish-language residencies dive deep into the needs of Hispanic communities
Leer en Español PUERTO RICO—Mormon country. Crime-ridden neighborhoods blocks from the White House. The Great Plains …
Send Network church offers Puerto Rican students rest and gospel community
Lea este artículo en español RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico – Students at Universidad de Puerto Rico …
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Iglesia de Send Network brinda descanso y comunidad evangelica a estudiantes en Puerto Rico
Read this story in English RIO PIEDRAS— Los estudiantes de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) …
How Jesus built His Church (and why it matters for planters)
Three ways Jesus built (and is building) His Church and why it matters for church planters today.
Send Network sets record attendance at church planter Orientation
One hundred sixty-five new church planters attended Send Network’s Orientation March 7-9 at the North American …
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Pastor, what is it like being married to you?
What is it like to be married to you? Is it like being married to a celebrity? Or is it like being married to a servant?
Following God’s path from the Middle East to Ohio
Amer and Vicky Safadi follow God's calling from the Middle East to Cinncinnati.
Reaching 40 countries in one place
Brianna McKinney says for many people Denver is a lonely place. For community, they might go …
The importance of rest in church planting
I wanted to reach people. I wanted to grow the church. I wanted to make an impact. But I didn't recognize what I was doing.
Church planting, community and fútbol
In the area where they live — the Niagara region of Canada — 89-90% of the population of 400,000 doesn’t believe in God.
Church planting in a military community
Jared and Jennifer Huntley had a heart for military personnel long before they launched Pillar Church of Washington, D.C.
Sending Churches: Finding your next church planter
Developing leaders is rarely easy (or fast). It takes time — sometimes years — to discover …
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Itamar Elizalde: New hope in the wake of storms
Itamar Elizalde says Puerto Rico is an island that just can’t catch a break.
Church planting in the inner city
Michael and Traci Byrd moved out of a rough inner city neighborhood of St. Louis, swearing they’d never go back. But God had other plans.
Rebrand Valentine’s Day this year
Rebrand Valentine’s Day by majoring on the gospel story.
3 Ways to love your spouse well on the church planting journey
What’s at stake if we plant a successful church, but fail in our marriage?
4 Free resources to help you alleviate poverty in your community
Four resources to help you identify and help alleviate different types of poverty in your community.
5 Reasons good preaching is necessary to have a healthy church plant
Five reasons every church plant needs good preaching to be healthy.
Every good church leader has this quality
There’s one characteristic in a church leader that’s invaluable to the church but isn’t easily quantified.
Managing your Time as a Covocational Church Planter
Covocational planters are juggling a lot. Here are a few simple ways to help you manage your time well.
Poverty and Our Misguided (Good) Intentions
January is poverty awareness month. Here are 4 thoughts on this complicated topic.
3 Reasons to plant a church bivocationally
There is a place for both bivocational planting and fully-funded approaches, but there are three significant benefits to planting as a bivocationally.
Bearing burdens in a Pacific paradise
California church cares for a family facing a life-threatening pregnancy and a recommended abortion.
7 Powerful Prayers for Your Pastor Husband
As wives to pastors and church planters, we carry a holy calling to pray for our spouse. Here are seven Scripture-based prayers we can pray on behalf of our husbands.
Top 7 Articles and Stories in 2021
It's that time of year where we look at the numbers, and here are your favorite Send Network articles and stories from 2021.
Church Planting vs. Pastoring: What’s the Difference?
There comes a time in the life of every new church when you shift from church planter to church pastor.