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Why a church needs theology position papers on sensitive subjects 

Trevin Wax

These days churches can become easily divided because of controversy over theological positions or ethical stances. When it comes to tackling these issues, the church’s statement of faith only takes you so far. A statement of faith is focused on...
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The Thrill of Orthodoxy 

Trevin Wax

What the church needs today is to recapture the thrill of orthodoxy. For a philosopher like Aristotle, the word orthodoxy meant “right” or “correct” opinion, but the early Christians repurposed it to mean “having right belief,” and they saw right...
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How to Follow Up with Fall Outreach Event Guests 

Danny Franks

Fall has fallen upon us once again. And as sure as we can count on cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and pumpkin-spiced everything (Seriously: no one is asking for pumpkin-spiced cat treats. Knock it off!), we also can count on a...
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Biblical Foundations for Leadership Development 

Matt Rogers

The task of leadership development and deployment is a vital catalyst in reaching the vast harvest set before the Church. Jesus himself demonstrates the importance of leadership when, after lamenting over the brokenness of the city of Jerusalem, he exhorts...
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How to Avoid Burnout in Volunteers  

Annie B. Garman

Most church plants run primarily on volunteers. I’d like to propose five things you can do to help volunteers avoid burnout.
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Why I Hate Pastor Appreciation Month 

Clint Clifton

In your church-planting journey, you will meet with discouragement, unmet expectations and underwhelming results. Let this little acrostic H.E.L.P. you get through “Pastor Appreciation Month” without anxiety attacks. 
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3 Vital Components of Calling 

Scotty Smith

Discerning whether you are called to be a church planter is a challenge not to be taken lightly. Let me share with you three vital components of calling. 
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A Vision for Diversity 

Trillia Newbell

"Diversity" is a popular topic of discussion these days. Let's look at the "what" and "why" of the matter, along with eight ways to foster kingdom diversity.
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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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4 Time Management Practices to Help You Prioritize

Kathy Litton

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus refers to prioritizing: “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33, ESV). Jesus was pointing His followers to their highest priority:...
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How to Train Your Core Team in 12 Weeks

Ronnie Parrott

Training your core team is very important to the connectivity of your new church plant. Twelve weeks allows you to cover major topics imperative to church and discipleship without giving too much information in one setting. This plan allows the...
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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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Reading on a Budget

Trevin Wax

Many planters want to read more, but finances often are tight. Here are six suggestions for how to read when you can’t afford books.
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10 Steps to Starting a Kids Ministry

Danielle Whitley

Children’s ministry matters. The truths children learn about Jesus Christ are of eternal significance. Making young disciples is a strategic investment in the life of your church.
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You Are More Than Your Ministry

Gabe Martin

We are unhealthy if we aren’t sure where we end and our ministry begins. Remember: When the Father looks at you, He doesn’t see an employee; He sees His child.
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Church Planter Basics 6: Sing!

Jordan Kauflin

Your congregation doesn’t need the music to sound a certain way. They need to understand that God is worthy of all our worship. Pastor, equip your church to sing!
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Church Planter Basics 5: Protect Kids

Brad Hambrick

What is your ministry responsibility for handling abuse against a minor vs. abuse against an adult?
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Church Planter Basics 4: Make Missionaries

Cliff Jordan

The problem in churches today is that we aren’t making missionaries. Planters would do well to see their churches as missionary training outposts for the kingdom of God.