The intentional life of a Christian
The Christian life is not about me living for Jesus; it’s about Jesus living His life …
Resources for Calling
Stories From the Front Lines: Jeremiah Semmler
Three years ago I planted CityView Church in Phoenix. I was born and raised in Phoenix …
9 characteristics of a church planter: Calling/Intro
I still remember the angst I felt the first time I read the question, “When were …
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9 characteristics of a church planter: Vision
Vision is overrated. “I’m just not very good at this whole ‘vision’ thing,” a discouraged pastor …
Don’t ask your goldfish how the water is. Goldie won’t have any idea what you’re talking …
5 Ways to prepare for church planting
For most church planters, the season prior to planting feels much like the engagement season leading …
If you’ve heard me speak or if you’ve read any of my books, what I’m about …
Last week I introduced you to, or reminded you of, a concept called identity amnesia: Christians …
No church planter wants to fail and no church planter starts off expecting to fail. However, …
Mistakes in church planting: Joseph Velarde
I am a huge Atlanta sports fan, as I was born and raised in Smyrna, Georgia. …
Mistakes in church planting: Andy Metzger
Anyone who has ever planted a church can tell you that one of the most accurate …
Is your calling based on identity?
Every Christian is called to be a missionary, and this calling extends wherever we are. Every …
5 ways to protect the vision from God
All people protect things that matter to them. Be it a wedding ring, a picture drawn …
Most popular of 2016: #3 Don’t plant a church because it’s cool
The North American Mission Board is blessed by a wide array of voices that speak to …
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Planting, and then pastoring that church in the years that follow, is an ever-shifting role that …
Qualifications for a church planter: Part 2
In part one, I indicated how Jeff Foxworthy has entertained audiences across North America by poking …
Qualifications for a church planter: Part 1
Jeff Foxworthy is a nationally recognized comedian who combines Southern charm with a touch of soft …
Characteristics of a replanter: Spousal perseverance
Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:22, Ephesians 5:22-33 It is significant that of all the creatures Almighty God …
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Characteristics of a replanter: Emotional awareness
John 10:14-15 We have already observed how a replanter is a shepherd of souls when we …
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Characteristics of a replanter: tactical patience
Proverbs 25:15, Luke 8:15, Romans 8:15 The timeline for church replanters differ from church planters and …
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Characteristics of a replanter: resourceful generalist
Luke 12:41-48 In addition to all of the previously described burdens a church replanter voluntarily carriers, …
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Characteristics of a replanter: multi-generational capacity
1 John 2:1-14, 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Timothy 4:12-6:2 The Body of Christ is a diverse …
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Characteristics of a replanter: affinity for legacy & history
Hebrews 13:7 Among many other duties, a replanter is one who leads a struggling congregation into …
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Characteristics of a replanter: Capacity to suffer
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 The task of a replanter is not an easy one. A replanter is …
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Characteristics of a replanter: visionary shepherd
1 Peter 5:1-11 “Vision” has become somewhat of a buzzword in evangelical circles. Often, the word …
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How to have successful gospel conversations
We’ve all been there. Or even if you haven’t, people in your church have. You start …
Don’t Plant a Church Because It’s Cool
After a long and stressful day of Kindergarten, I used to play with G.I. Joes in …
Many churches admit they’re hesitant to get involved with church planting because they believe the failure …
What are the frontlines of mission?
Church planter Patrice Viakinnou shares his vision for ministry to New York City’s West-African population. Send …
The following is an excerpt from Gaining by Losing: Why the Future Belongs to Churches that …
The following blog is an excerpt from Paul David Tripp’s regular blog which can be found …
An Everyday Missionary Disguised as a Barista
My dad has been a pastor for my entire life, and as a result, the lifestyle …
What are the steps to becoming a church planter?
If you were ever part of a sports team growing up you probably had a coach …
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Serving as a church planting apprentice
I had just left seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and was en route to join a …
NAMB’s Farm System: Serving as a Church Planting Intern
My journey of life on mission began my sophomore year of collge. As a 19-year-old student, …
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Serving as a student missionary
As a full-time college student, my life consists of a frantic schedule of studying, writing papers, …