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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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6 Ways to Steward Finances in Your Church Plant

Travis Cunningham

What's ours is God's. Here are six ways to steward what God has gifted our churches as we seek to live on mission as His church.
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Teaching the Bible Faithfully in Small and Large Settings (Part 2)

Jared Bumpers

Cooking up a spiritual feast is no small feat. So, here are three essentials for delivering a meal to nurture and nourish your congregation.
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Starting, Staying, and Surviving Church Planting

So you want to be a church planter. Here are 4 takeaways for discerning your calling as gleaned from one of the greatest church planters in history, the Apostle Paul.
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Small Town, Big God: Church Planting in Rural Places

Mike Feliciano

Out of our small towns comes great gospel opportunity. Here's why the harvest is so plentiful... and how you can find your place in the Great Commission here.
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Kingdom Character: Proximity Before Power

Trevin Wax

Being with Jesus is more important than the work we do for Jesus. Rediscover what it means to be with Jesus and how our misconceptions can be corrected.
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Moving Toward Sustainability in Your Church Plant

Travis Cunningham

How you teach, model, and celebrate generosity impacts the sustainability trajectory of your plant. Here's how you can help create a lasting culture of stewardship.
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Loving Your Family While Living on Mission

Shane Crister

Following your calling and caring for your family are not mutually exclusive. Here are 5 ways to love them as you lead them on mission.
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Teaching the Bible Faithfully in Small and Large Settings (Part 1)

Jared Bumpers

What do Bible teaching and meal prepping have in common? The right ingredients matter. So, here are 3 ways to nourish your people with the Word of God.
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6 Lessons on Fundraising for Your Church Plant

Travis Cunningham

"Fundraising" doesn't have to be a bad word. Here are six lessons to keep in mind as you plant the church God has called you to and trust in His provision along the way.