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Planters Need Mentors

New Churches Podcast Episode 1

Discover why mentor relationships are so vital in the lives of planters and pastors today, as well as what it looks like to equip and deploy planters through the lens of Paul’s and Titus’s examples.
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Challenges in the Planting Context

New Churches Podcast Episode 4

Discover how you can grow as a public theologian and apologist in your community as you discern and address the differences between sound teaching and false teaching, wrong teaching, and different teaching.
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Churches Need Strong Leaders

New Churches Podcast Episode 3

Tune in to discover why character is so essential to the health and longevity of your church plant.
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How The Culture of Your Church Makes or Breaks the Doctrine

Barnabas Piper

If I asked you what the most defining, crucial aspect of your church is, what would you say? I’m guessing it would be “doctrine.” Doctrine is the most important thing about your church—at least that’s what most of us implicitly...
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Why Pastors Need to Practice a Lifestyle of Renewal

Ronnie Martin

I was recently in this fancy pants board meeting at a consulting firm, and they had me and the team I was working with throw a bunch of ideas related to pastoral ministry on the whiteboard. I promise I wasn’t...
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Planters as Servants of God

New Churches Podcast Episode 2

Discover how Paul’s God-centered, Christ-exalting mindset shaped him as a planter and pastor.
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Quick to Listen?

Dan Steel

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. — James 1:19 In a world saturated with social media that’s way too often characterized by being slow to listen,...
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Preaching for Mission

Developing a Missional Culture in Your Church

Matt Carter

Why should you preach for the mission? Because God wants to pour out His power through every one of your members! This free eBook by Matt Carter will help you: Equip your church to live on mission See God work...
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9 Essentials for Church Planters

J.A. Medders

Every sport has metrics for what makes an ideal athlete. Speed, wingspan, IQ, mechanics, and so forth contribute to an athlete’s effectiveness. These metrics also serve as areas for growth in an athlete’s journey. Everyone needs development. No one expects...
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Introducing Our New Churches Columnists

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

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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Wise Church Planting

New Churches Podcast Episode 835

In this bonus summer episode, host Jeff Medders meets with researcher, preacher, and church elder Dan Steel to discuss many of the very real pitfalls experienced by church planters today. Tune in to discover how you can wisely navigate the...
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The Past and Future of Church Planting

New Churches Podcast Episode 834

Host Ed Stetzer meets with Vice President of Research and Resources Trevin Wax to discuss the many shifts and trends that have taken place within the world of church planting in recent years. Discover where the New Churches podcast has...
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The Discipleship Opportunity

New Churches Podcast Episode 833

Host Jeff Medders sits down with pastor, Bible teacher, writer, and podcast host Daniel Im to discuss how church leaders can impact their congregations and communities with the power of the gospel in this post-pandemic world. Tune in to discover...
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Best Practices for Core Team Members

Ed Stetzer

Your core team is the heartbeat of your new church. So, how do you get your people moving in the same direction for the same mission? Here are 7 incredible ways to get off on the right foot as you set the tone of who your church is becoming.
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Course

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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Small Groups for Women

New Churches Podcast Episode 832

Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham team back up with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin to discuss the impact of discipling women through the small group method. Tune in to discover how you can create intentional, impactful discipleship spaces...
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The Theology of Preaching

Crawford Loritts

What is the biblical, foundational purpose and function of preaching? To find the answer, we must depend on the Word of God to teach us how to preach the truth from its pages.
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Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution

New Churches Podcast Episode 831

Hosts Jeff Medders and Tony Merida dive into one of the most difficult areas of leadership development: conflict resolution. Tune in to discover tools with which to view your disagreements, unmet expectations, and miscommunications as growth opportunities rather than situations...
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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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Theological Training for Women in the Church

New Churches Podcast Episode 830

Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham meet with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin to discuss the eternal impact of training up the women in our congregations. Tune in to discover how you can help your church plant grow in...
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Pursuing Intimacy with Christ

Vance Pitman

Ministry is not the primary call on our lives; intimacy is. Discover how your personal journey with Christ sets the tone for your calling to live on mission.
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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.