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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.
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Church Planter Basics 3: Win Souls

Catherine Renfro

Church planting is a journey like no other. It’s exciting. It’s fun. It’s hard work. But it’s worth it when you see Jesus do what only He can do.
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Church Planter Basics 2: Disciple Others

Ricky Wilson

When I set out on the journey to plant a church, God gave me one sentence: “The key to unlocking the Great Commission is contained in each disciple.”
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Church Planter Basics 1: The Church 

Clint Clifton

As we seek to be creative or innovative in planting, we must not compromise the integrity of the institution God intends to use to bring His gospel to the world.
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5 Ways to Pour into Aspiring Pastors

Bobby Jamieson

Pastor want to raise up other pastors. It's one of the best ways to advance the Great Commission. Here are five ways to pour into aspiring pastors.
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Three Relationships Church Planting Wives Need to Cultivate

Christine Hoover

There's no set job description for being a church planter’s wife. Your goal is intentionally cultivating authentic, relational connection in every sphere of your life.
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Raising Emotionally Healthy Ministry Kids

Eliza Huie

The blurry lines of ministry and home life present significant challenges for ministry kids. Here are several ways both parents and church can build up their emotional wellbeing.