I know, I know – not the most exciting topic when you're fired up about reaching people for Jesus. But here's the reality: understanding your finances is just as crucial as understanding your calling. Space & Place Whether it's a school gym, movie theater, or community center, you'll need somewhere to meet. Pro [...]
Even the most well-intentioned church planters can encounter pitfalls along the way. Awareness of potential missteps can pave the way for a more effective ministry. Here are five missteps to avoid in church planting: 1. Not Investing Adequately in Prayer and Spiritual Discernment Seek Guidance from Above in Every Step The foundation of [...]
Church planting is an exciting journey that requires passion, conviction, and faith. As a church planter, you are called to lead the flock, spread the gospel, and help people connect with God. However, in the midst of all the responsibilities and challenges, it's easy to lose track of who you are and what should be [...]
Leadership is crucial in any organization, and a church is no exception. However, developing leaders for ministry within the church can be challenging without the proper principles and practices in place. Whether you are planting a church or part of an existing church, this applies to you. Effective Leadership Principles To be an effective [...]
Every church should get a grasp on strategic planning practices. When we implement intentional planning, we set ourselves up to succeed. No matter what we want for our churches in the coming year, communicating our goals, direction, and budgets can turn our vision into reality. This blog post will discuss how creating church calendars can [...]
If you have been in ministry for more than a week, you can relate to this blog topic. All of us want to see people discipled and the gospel of Jesus spread to every part of the world. if we are honest, we have all been disappointed. Maybe things didn't play out the way we [...]
By Bryan Stevenson Over twenty years have passed since I was first involved in a church plant. There is much that has changed in the field of worship and technology, but as the saying goes – the more things change, the more they stay the same. No, I am no longer lugging a Fender Passport [...]
Here is sneak peak early footage as we were learning to shoot a video cast. In this episode Larry Kreider & Merle Shenk talk about the value of Catalyst Relationships for church leaders, aspiring leaders and church planters. There is a synergy that happens with these types of relationships is a great thing to see [...]