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5 Pointers for Preaching to Small Crowds

Scripture says to be prepared to preach the Word in season and out of season. So, here are a few things to remember in those slower seasons when feeding a smaller flock.
Podcast Episode

Leadership Challenges Post-Pandemic

New Churches Podcast Episode 756

Episode 756 Host Ed Stetzer meets with leadership extraordinaire Todd Adkins to dive into the ways the pandemic has impacted our leaders’ discipleship and development. Tune in to learn how you can empower your people to better lead through intentional...
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3 Church Planter-Friendly Jobs You’ll Thrive In

You can't exactly clock in and out of your work as a church planter. If your role in ministry entails bivocational pastoring, then this occupational guide for planters may be for you.
Podcast Episode

The Ever-Learning Preacher

New Churches Podcast Episode 755

Episode 755 Host Ed Stetzer meets with writer, professor, and missionary Trevin Wax to discuss the responsibility of preachers and teachers to further the knowledge of their craft. Listen to learn why the congregation, culture, and context you shepherd deserve...
5 Characteristics of a Good Children’s Ministry Director
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5 Characteristics of a Good Children’s Ministry Director

Your congregation and its families play an essential role in the life of your church. As a result, the man or woman who equips them in the ways of the Lord is crucial. So, here are 5 things to look for as you determine the next leader of your children's ministry.
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10 Steps to Cultivate More Engaged Listeners During Your Sermon

Tony Merida

In the age of small screens and attention spans, it's harder than ever to maintain the interest of an audience. So, here are 10 steps you can incorporate into your sermon preparation and presentation to captivate your congregation as you proclaim the name of Jesus.
Podcast Episode

H3 Leader: Part 2

New Churches Podcast Episode 754

Episode 754 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham join Brad Lomenick for the second installment of their discussion on humble, hungry, and hustle-driven leadership. Listen as they delve even further into the topic of church-planting leader development, especially through the...
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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3 Ways to Help Your Core Team Thrive

Dean Fulks

First-time planters and first-time parents share so much of the same experience. Here are three key lessons to learn as you seek to nurture and care for your new core team.
Podcast Episode

H3 Leader: Part 1

New Churches Podcast Episode 753

Episode 753 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham spend time with author, speaker, and consultant Brad Lomenick examining the impact of humble, hungry, and hustle-driven leadership within the church planting context. Here’s how you can level up your personal and...
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Why Evangelism is Essential for Your Church Plant

Christ calls us to take His gospel far and wide. Doing so means making disciples and planting churches. So, here's how and why we must lead our people to live on mission.
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The Preacher as Theologian

Trevin Wax

You cannot claim to be "just a preacher, not a theologian." Here's how your work as a preacher impacts your congregation's understanding of God and why you must lean into it.
Podcast Episode

Sending Churches: From Parent to Partner

New Churches Podcast Episode 752

Episode 752 Host Ed Stetzer meets with Tony Merida and Adam Muhtaseb to discuss the complex yet essential relationship between church plants and their sending churches. Listen to learn more about establishing a sending culture within your own congregation, as...
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5 Steps for a Successful Succession

Jason Zellmer

How do you leave your role well as a church planter? Here are five steps to implement in a healthy succession plan as you consider how God may lead you into new kingdom efforts for His glory.
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How to Help Your Church Find Evangelistic Opportunities

Chris Phillips

How can we connect our people with outreach opportunities that make a difference? Here are 7 ways to make evangelism happen within your community.
Podcast Episode

The Legacy of Tim Keller on Church Planting

New Churches Podcast Episode 751

Episode 751 Hosts Ed Stetzer and Trevin Wax sit down to discuss the life and impact of Dr. Tim Keller. Known for his many roles as an author, pastor, apologist, and evangelist, he was also an esteemed urban missionary to...
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The Ever-Learning Preacher

Trevin Wax

We're never truly done with our pursuit of knowledge. Here's why we're called to continue reflecting on God's Word as we keep engaging the world around us.
Lead By Example: Having a Personal Commitment to Sharing the Gospel
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Lead by Example: Committing to Sharing the Gospel

Matt Miller

Your church's culture of evangelism begins with you as the leader. Here are the five phases of evangelism to help you navigate this personal call within your life—for the benefit of you and your church.