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...
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...
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...
Characteristics of a replanter: Emotional awareness
John 10:14-15 We have already observed how a replanter is a shepherd of souls when we...
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...
Characteristics of a replanter: resourceful generalist
Luke 12:41-48 In addition to all of the previously described burdens a church replanter voluntarily carriers,...
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...
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...
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...
Characteristics of a replanter: visionary shepherd
1 Peter 5:1-11 “Vision” has become somewhat of a buzzword in evangelical circles. Often, the word...
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...
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,...
Serving as a student missionary
As a full-time college student, my life consists of a frantic schedule of studying, writing papers,...