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Preaching Theology of Sending

New Churches Podcast Episode 744

Episode 744 One way we build a sending culture in a church is preaching about “living sent.” Noah Oldham, Vance Pitman and Matt Carter talk about how to preach a theology of sending. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The biblical...
Article

5 Important Steps for Successful Fundraising

Jason Zellmer

For a new planter, the thought of asking someone to take out their wallet can be next-level cringeworthy. These five steps could lead to God providing for you in amazing ways.
Article

What the Bible Says About Multiethnic Church Planting

Ryan Rice

The community we planted in was divided down the middle, both socioeconomically and racially. As the Lord led us to plant a multiethnic church there, we learned three important truths.
Podcast Episode

Managing Your Time as a Bivocational Church Planter

New Churches Podcast Episode 743

Episode 743 Time is our most precious commodity, and most bivocational leaders say they have trouble managing it. Ed Stetzer and Brad Brisco discuss practical ideas for managing your time. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The difference between “bivocational” and...
Article

Why Recruit a Church-Planting Team?

Dean Inserra

Why should a church planter recruit a team to work alongside in the mission? Here are two compelling reasons.
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4 Reasons Churches Don’t Multiply

Clint Clifton

While pastors today have a positive demeanor toward church planting in their communities, you still can hear four common excuses for not leading a church to multiply.
Podcast Episode

Connecting to Your Community as a New Church Planter

New Churches Podcast Episode 742

Episode 742 What does it look like to connect with your community? Noah Oldham and Vance Pitman talk with Mark Lee about best practices for engaging your community as a new church planter. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The best...
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Rethink

12 Missiological Principles for Church Multiplication

Brad Brisco

To plant disciple-making, missional churches, we must change how we think about God’s mission and the church. Rethink: 12 Missiological Principles for Church Multiplication by Brad Brisco explores how to: Rethink the Missionary Nature of God Rethink the Missionary Nature...
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5 Facts about Facilities Every Planter Should Know

Brian White

From the very first Sunday, the clock is ticking toward finding a permanent space for your church. All the details can become a fog. Here are five facts about facilities every planter should know.
Article

Work Matters! Covocational Planting & Vocation

Brad Brisco

When we leave the house on Monday morning to “go to work,” we must remember that we do not somehow leave God behind.
Podcast Episode

Principles for Multiplication

New Churches Podcast Episode 741

Episode 741 You’ve heard about “having a multiplication mindset” but what is it and why does it matter? Ed Stetzer talks with Brad Brisco about what it looks like to have a multiplication mindset. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What...
Article

3 Ways to Equip the Next Generation

Chris Phillips

“Your generation doesn’t have it as bad as our generation” is a stale approach to bringing up tomorrow's leaders. Here are three ways you can lead the next generation today.
Article

5 Practices for Praying with Purpose

Matt Miller

Embracing these five practices will take your personal prayer life to a whole new level and help you be intentional in discipling others to pray.
Podcast Episode

Build Your Church Plant Through Evangelism

New Churches Podcast Episode 740

Episode 740 New churches must be built on a foundation of evangelism. Noah Oldham and Vance Pitman talk with Mark Lee about how to build a church through evangelism. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What it looks like to birth...
Article

Four Reasons You Should Start a Residency

Clint Clifton

Starting a residency will transform your ministry and your church. Here are four reasons to have an intentional plan for turning members into missional leaders.
Article

6 Reasons You Should Start a Sermon Prep Team

Will Browning

Pastors today have less time to do the one thing we have been commanded to never neglect: the ministry of the Word. Here are six ways a sermon preparation team can help you solve that problem.
Podcast Episode

Leading an Established Church to Support Church Planting

New Churches Podcast Episode 739

Episode 739 Establishing healthy partnership between an established church and a plant can be a challenge. Ed Stetzer talks with Ron Edmondson about how to lead an established church to support church planting. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to...
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The Matthew 16:24 Principle for Church Planting

I like to do things my way. But only when I was willing to lose my life was Jesus able to save it ... and accomplish things I never could have myself.