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Noah Oldham

Executive Director Send Network

Noah Oldham is the Executive Director of Send Network. He served as the founding and lead pastor of August Gate Church for 15 years and the Send City Missionary to St. Louis for almost 10. In both these roles, he led his church and dozens of others to plant churches throughout the St. Louis region and beyond. He holds master’s degrees in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership and is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. He writes, speaks, and trains in the areas of two of his greatest passions: the local church and physical fitness. Noah and Heather have been married since 2005 and have 5 children.

Resources from Noah

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Introducing Our New Churches Columnists

J.A. Medders, Dan Steel, Barnabas Piper, Ronnie Martin, Noah Oldham & Jon Kelly

As part of our ongoing commitment to bring you diverse perspectives, expert insights, and fresh ideas, we’ve added some talented voices to our roster of contributors. Each of them brings a unique background and set of experiences that we’re confident...
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Biblical Foundations for Physical Health

Noah Oldham

Why do health and wellness matter in the grand scheme of things? Discover how much your Creator cares for those He created in His image.
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Best Practices for a Pastor’s Day Off

Noah Oldham

Pastor, we know you need rest. Here are three simple ways to better care for yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually as you invest in what matters most.
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How to Create Vision through Preaching

Noah Oldham

So, you're called to be a preacher. But what are the implications of this calling? Here are 4 reasons it matters for your church's vision.
4 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for the Fall
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4 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for the Fall

Noah Oldham

All year long we wait for the summertime season. Yet even here in this highly-anticipated time of year, our ministries still continue. So, here are 4 ways to use this season well, all to the glory of God and the good of your congregation.
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5 Ways for Pastors to Practice Self-Care

Noah Oldham

Self-care isn't contrary to biblical Christian living. Here are a few ways you can view caring for yourself as a means of worshipping God.
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Preaching Masterclass

9 hours 60 videos

Am I a good preacher? What can I do to become a better one? Am I doing enough to prepare? Is anyone listening? How can I touch the hearts of people with God’s Word? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? That’s why we’ve created Preaching Masterclass—a course to help you refine the art of outlines and sermon preparation, preach with purpose, and lead listeners to apply God’s Word to their lives.
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The Word Works: Preaching the Bible in a New Church Context

Noah Oldham

Planters should preach Bible messages they spend time developing themselves, but time is at a premium. Here are suggestions for what to preach and why in various contexts.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Church Planters

Noah Oldham

Do you hate New Year's resolutions? Have you planned to change, only to be frustrated by failure? Noah Oldham offers two ways to maintain healthy habits and lead a healthy church.
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Pastor Reps

Four Ways to Prioritize Physical Health

Noah Oldham

Prioritizing your physical health while drowning in pastoral responsibilities can seem impossible. But what if your health no longer took a backseat to pastoring? Pastor Reps: Four Ways to Prioritize Physical Health by Noah Oldham explores: Biblical Foundations for Physical...
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How to Handle Kingdom Conflict

Noah Oldham

Throw passionate leaders together in the high-pressure context of doing ministry in hard places and you’re sure to see sparks fly as iron sharpens iron.
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3 Things Seminary Didn’t Teach Me About Planting a Church 

Noah Oldham

God uses all sorts of means to equip those He calls to plant a church. I’m thankful for seminary education. I’m also thankful for the lessons I couldn’t learn in a classroom.
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Three Ways to Improve Your Preaching

Noah Oldham

The Scripture consistently challenges the Church to preach the Word. All pastors should be seeking to make their preaching better. Here are three ways to do that.
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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.
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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.