Contributor

James Hobson

James Hobson is the planter and pastor of Hill City Community Church in Lynchburg, Virgina.
He is a regular guest lecturer in the Liberty Divinity School for the master’s and undergraduate
tracks and is a campus mobilizer for The Center for Ministry Training at Liberty University and
the North American Mission Board. He founded the Vision Tour to host and provide exposure for
National Ministry Representatives to Liberty University. He graduated from Liberty University
with a bachelor of science in communications, with a specialization in advertising and public
relations. He also received a master of arts in global studies from the Liberty University School
of Divinity.

Resources from James

Course

Sending Church Masterclass

3 Hours 30 Videos

You’ve said yes to the Great Commission’s call to make disciples. That means planting new churches. So what is a sending church, and how do you lead your local church with a multiplication mindset? The Sending Church Masterclass examines the responsibilities of sending congregations and how to prepare and support the church planters you commission.
Podcast Episode

Symptoms of Burnout

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 652

Episode 652: What should a church planter do who’s at the soul level of tired? Host Ed Stetzer discusses the symptoms of ministry burnout with Jessica Thompson, director of operations for the New City church planting network, and James Hobson,...
Podcast Episode

Loving Your Family While Planting a Church

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 651

Episode 651: Planting a church inevitably creates enormous pressures on the planter’s family. Host Ed Stetzer discusses guardrails against those stresses with Jessica Thompson, director of operations for the New City church planting network, and James Hobson, lead pastor of...
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Course

Church Planting Masterclass

8.5 Hours 79 Videos

There’s a lot to know before starting a church, and finding reliable information can be daunting. There’s a lot out there. The Church Planting Masterclass is valuable, accessible training from expert practitioners, to help kickstart your church planting journey with clarity and confidence.