Here's the thing nobody tells you about church planting: it almost never starts with a grand vision statement or a five-year strategic plan. More often than not, it starts with pizza crumbs on your coffee table and someone saying, "Why can't church feel more like this?" If that sounds familiar, keep reading. Because what you're [...]
Hey there, church planters! By faith, I'm believing that you are outward-focused and reaching people who were from Christ. So let's talk about turning those new believers into disciple-making machines (okay, maybe just faithful followers of Jesus for now). We know we need a process for discipleship. It doesn't happen by accident. The Hard [...]
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, [...]