One of the critical steps in the church planting journey is developing a strong, committed launch team. Think of your launch team as the backbone of your new church—they will be your biggest supporters, your hands and feet in the community, and your partners in prayer and action. Here’s how to build a launch team [...]
Outreach is a critical element in church planting. It's no secret that nearly 9 out of 10 North American churches are declining or growing slower than their communities, primarily because they lack effective outreach programs. Outreach helps churches reach people in the community that are far from God or anything spiritual for that matter. Outreach [...]
I have heard a well-intentioned church planter say that if there is a great worship team and an above-average preacher, the church will succeed. I think that is a way to start a worship service but NOT the foundation for a life-giving church plant. So, how can you know if you are merely starting a [...]
I believe churches should be planted with a team. Lone ranger church planting just isn’t healthy. Here are a few words of advice for core teams. Focus on three things “Your focus needs more focus.” – Mr. Myagi (Karate Kid Movie) A church plant needs to narrow its focus to three main things: outreach, small groups, [...]