Sending Churches: Finding your next church planter
Developing leaders is rarely easy (or fast). It takes time — sometimes years — to discover...
Resources for Future Church Planters
NAMB Hosts 139 Church Planters for First In-Person Send Network Orientation in Over Two Years
For the first time in more than two years, newly minted church planters gathered in-person for Send Network’s Orientation.
The intentional life of a Christian
The Christian life is not about me living for Jesus; it’s about Jesus living His life...
Four characteristics to look for in a church planter
Vance Pitman, Pastor of Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nev., talks about some much needed characteristics...
There places on earth that are like no place on earth–places that you and your church...
We are the North American Mission Board. We connect you and your church to your next...
En la Junta de misiones norteamericanas tenemos como razón de ser el movilizar a los Bautistas...
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...
Why does the Send Network exist? This is a great question and one that you should...
If you’ve heard me speak or if you’ve read any of my books, what I’m about...
Is your calling based on identity?
Every Christian is called to be a missionary, and this calling extends wherever we are. Every...
Most popular of 2016: #6 Why I engage in the SBC
The North American Mission Board is blessed by a wide array of voices that speak to...
Why I Engage in the SBC: D.A. Horton
This past SBC annual meeting After the conclusion of the last session at this past SBC...
Whitney Clayton: Why engage in the Southern Baptist Church?
Two and a half years ago, a meeting with a friend led to one of the...
Matt Rogers: Why engage in the Southern Baptist Church?
Yesterday, my friend Jeremy Westbrook shared two compelling reasons why many pastors should partner with the...
Why I engage in the SBC: Jeremy Westbrook
Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, also known as the heart of the Bible belt, I had...
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...
How to have successful gospel conversations
We’ve all been there. Or even if you haven’t, people in your church have. You start...
Many churches admit they’re hesitant to get involved with church planting because they believe the failure...
The following blog is an excerpt from Paul David Tripp’s regular blog which can be found...
Nuts & Bolts: Getting Started as a Church Planter
Church planting is fraught with complexity. Most planters find themselves with far too many tasks to...
Why Plant Churches Near Military Communities
“We need to plant a faithful Gospel presence near every US military base in the world.”...
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 student missionary
As a full-time college student, my life consists of a frantic schedule of studying, writing papers,...