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.
Resources for Disciple Making
A Professor’s Legacy of Mentoring Church Planters
Steve Lee stood at the front of his Contemporary Evangelism class at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary …
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10 Practical Tips for Living on Mission in Your Community
Living missionally in your community requires intentionality, a willing heart and dependency on the Holy Spirit. …
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The intentional life of a Christian
The Christian life is not about me living for Jesus; it’s about Jesus living His life …
https://vimeo.com/236827201 The GC (Gospel Conversations) Challenge is an opportunity to join together as churches, associations and …
What are the foundations of brotherhood in Ministry and Discipleship?
Joshua Wyatt, lead planter at Charles River Church, explains the pillars of brotherhood in ministry and …
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What does life on life discipleship look like in a church plant?
Joshua Wyatt, lead planter at Charles River Church, explains the dynamics of true discipleship in the …
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Bivocational Church Planting | Dr. Marino Martinez-Vargas
“I see myself as a self-funded missionary.” Between serving his church as pastor and aiding patients …
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Engage 24 Workshops inspire evangelism leadership
https://vimeo.com/181640517 Help expand the evangelistic reach of your church, and be challenged by pastors of some …
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The Send Conference is a two-day gathering of local churches that want to see a movement …
https://vimeo.com/195315011 Disciple-making is the sum total of what Christ came to do. Here, John O. introduces …
What role does disciple making play in planting churches?
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Spiritual journal discipleship
Church planters get pulled in many directions at once. The task of discipling men can get …
9 characteristics of a church planter: Disciple making
Recently I had the “privilege” of shopping at Home Depot. I say “privilege” because, depending on …
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The practice of hospitality: Your home on mission
To develop healthy disciple-making practices, we must recapture the art of hospitality. Our castle or His …
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The planter as generalist: Leadership development
Church planting, when done properly, is proof that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. …
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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 …
Why conversion growth is crucial in church planting
Healthy things grow. If you’ve been in ministry for long at all, you’ve probably heard that …
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Transformational relationships with God
The most important things to measure in your church plant are often the hardest things to …
Most popular in 2016: #8 Redefining success: Gospel conversations
The North American Mission Board is blessed by a wide array of voices that speak to …
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Collegiate Church Planting: Developing leaders
Have you ever had that “aha” moment? It’s that moment something suddenly becomes clear and crystalized. …
What is bivocational church planting?
Bivocational—it’s an interesting word. In fact, our spellcheck tells us it’s not a word. Even our …
Who are bivocational church planters?
Here’s a trustworthy saying: Whoever desires to be an overseer desires a noble task, but whoever …
Bivocational church planting: Why?
Tick-tock-tick-tock. . .picture a ticking alligator and a scared, one-handed pirate. Some of you may remember …
Five years after being planted, Valley Life Church has given birth to three other churches, which …
The fallacy of our spiritual gifts: Part 1
Brett and Noelle are busy penciling in 200 dots in the new member’s class at church. …
Sending well: Developing missionaries in your church
“Lord of the harvest, please send workers! My community is ready…I just need help! In Jesus’ …
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How to share the message of Christ with our neighbors
How in the world do we, as believers, carry out the Great Commission? Jesus wasn’t joking …
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How to understand your neighbor
I was born and raised in the southern part of the United States. South Carolina to …
When I was growing up, I loved watching “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.” I loved the trolley that …
Multiplication: Developing leaders
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul has a lot to say. He speaks …
Multiplication: Making disciples
Disciple making is the foundation of church planting. If you want to lead your church to …
Why Multiply? It Is Beneficial
When an effective church planter engages a community, he has an internal and compelling urgency directed …
How to have successful gospel conversations
We’ve all been there. Or even if you haven’t, people in your church have. You start …
Discipleship is messy because our lives are messy. One size certainly doesn’t fit all. How can …
What discipleship is Christian discipleship is what happens when people live daily with Jesus. Jesus drew incredible, …
Developing leaders to multiply the ministry
One of the reasons developing leaders is so critical for a church is the multiplying result. …
For nine years I taught a course on evangelism at a small Christian college. There was …
A Process for Multiplying Disciples
By Jeff Christopherson We like to say to “make disciple-making disciples” to inspire a vision for …
How to build a team of volunteers for your church
You’re a church planter and have answered the call, raised the money and launched with a …
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How to Multiply A Missional Community
What steps should we take to multiply? First, assess the health of your group. Make sure …
Todd Engstrom Interview: Missional Communities
Send Network: Tell us a little about the culture of your church. Todd Engstrom: At Austin …
Send Network: What is the vision of Midtown Fellowship? Allen Tipping:Our vision statement is, “A Jesus-centered …
Community and Mission: A Divine Meeting
My wife and I have a rugged wooden farm table. It’s not impressive—there are scratches, stains …
Engaging culture: Introduction
The New Testament Early Church was certain of the missional reality that they were living in …
Is your church an evangelizing church? NAMB
During this blog post series, I am trying to help you assess your church by providing …
Is your church a discipling church?
During this blog post series, I am trying to help you assess your church by providing …
Is your church a ministering church?
During this blog post series, I am trying to help you assess your church by providing …
Is Your Church a Fellowshipping Church?
During this blog post series, I am trying to help you assess your church by providing …
SENDING Church: How to Prepare Your Planter
One of the most often asked questions from pastors who have never planted is, “what do …
Staying is the New Going – The Benefits
As I was flipping through a magazine, an ad caught my eye: “Have you been everywhere yet?” …
Why neighborhood integration improves ministry opportunities
God has taken our family on a surprising, exciting and somewhat overdue journey the last two …
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Hospitality is NOT about entertaining. What have you historically thought about when you hear the word …
How to help Christians deal with doubt
Christians tend to fall into one of three groups when it comes to doubt and questioning …
An Everyday Missionary Disguised as a Barista
My dad has been a pastor for my entire life, and as a result, the lifestyle …
Six Ways to Evaluate Your Church’s Strategy to Assimilate New Believers
Maybe you’ve seen it happen. A new believer joins a local church, and is thrilled by …
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Church Planting Essentials pt. 2
Essential #2 In the “4 Essentials for every church planter” series, the second essential is this: …
When NOT to Multiply a Missional Community?
Editor’s Note: Multiplication is a critical piece of effectively making disciples, and foundational to a movement. …
When should I multiply a missional community?
Editor’s Note: Multiplication is a critical piece of effectively making disciples, and foundational to a movement. …
Why Multiply A Missional Community?
Editor’s Note: Multiplication is a critical piece of effectively making disciples, and foundational to a movement. …
Knowing and Engaging Your Community
“To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called …
How to make the most of an apprenticeship at your church
With the recent emphasis in church planting among evangelicals, there is now more than ever a …
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