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How to Engage Your City with the Gospel

Jason Tipton

If we are going to engage our cities with the gospel, we must keep three things in mind.
Podcast Episode

Growing as a Preacher

New Churches Podcast Episode 738

Episode 738 Planters, lead pastors, apprentices – we all need to grow as preachers. Clint Clifton talks with Bryan Loritts and Bobby Jamieson about the “how to” of becoming a better preacher. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The value of...
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5 Reasons Your Church Needs a Statement of Faith

Trevin Wax

At some point, the question comes up: What does this church believe? Every church should be able to point members and visitors to a doctrinal statement. Here are five reasons why.
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FAQ: How to Start a Residency

Clint Clifton

What is a residency? A residency is a plan for turning members into missional leaders. Pastors are given a clear job description in Ephesians 4:11-13: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip...
Podcast Episode

Creating Faith Goals for Your Church

New Churches Podcast Episode 737

Episode 737 How do you set goals for your church without slipping into pragmatism? Ed Stetzer talks with Ron Edmondson about “faith goals” and how to set them for your church. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What a “faith goal”...
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How to Make the Most of Your Easter Service

Ryan Rice

Easter is an excellent opportunity to reach the lost and make much of Jesus, regardless of your worship style, church size or budget. Here are four ways to make the most of your Easter service.
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Lessons From the Trenches: 4 Things I Will Do Again and Again

Jason Zellmer

I have learned a valuable lesson for battling in the trenches: When you discover what works, stick with it. I want to share four things that are biblical, effective and, regardless of your context, will yield success as you battle in the trenches.
Podcast Episode

Pastor Dad: Pastoral Ministry and Fatherhood

New Churches Podcast Episode 736

Episode 736 “Pastor Dads” face tremendous challenges in raising children. Clint Clifton talks with Bryan Loritts and Bobby Jamieson about how to navigate the complexities. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Unique challenges Pastor Dads face What Pastor Dads sometimes get...
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Lessons From the Trenches: 4 Things I Would Never Do Again

Jason Zellmer

As a young planter, I had the passion of William Wallace but the self-awareness of Gomer Pyle. On the battlefield, I learned four things that I will never do again.
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Covocational Church Planting Teams

Brad Brisco

A covocational church planter has no other option than to plant with a team. But how do you foster team dynamics to plant a healthy church that is effectively engaging its context?
E-Book

How To Start a Residency

Turning Members into Missional Leaders

Clint Clifton

How do you equip church members to become missional leaders? How to Start a Residency by Clint Clifton explores 9 questions to help you begin a residency at your church. What is a residency? Why should every pastor start a...
Podcast Episode

Fighting Feelings of Inferiority

New Churches Podcast Episode 735

Episode 735 Most, if not all, church planters struggle with feeling inferior. Ed Stetzer, Scotty Smith and Adam Muhtaseb explain how to fight feelings of inferiority. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The danger of the Imposter Syndrome How common feelings of...
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A Reflection on Revival

Isaac Woodward

I have struggled with the Asbury revival. I was envious. What about my community, Lord? My envy pointed to a deeper issue.
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Your Church Needs More Than You

Gabe Martin

Your church needs more than you. Making this a bedrock conviction of your church-planting strategy will enable you to plant a church pleasing to God and edifying for His people.
Podcast Episode

Best Hiring Practices for a New Church

New Churches Podcast Episode 734

Episode 734 We know the value of building leaders, but what about when we need to hire? Clint Clifton talks with Todd Adkins and Jamie Caldwell about best hiring practices for a new church. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The...
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Doing More with Less

Chris Phillips

I was exhausted and burning the candle at both ends. No one had taught me a simple, practical command that we see in Scripture countless times: doing more with less.
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7 Key Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

Will Browning

Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be a challenge. These seven tips will help you increase your volunteer force and keep those already serving engaged and committed.
Podcast Episode

The Long View: Church Planting with End Goals in Mind

New Churches Podcast Episode 733

Episode 733 Everything about planting screams, “Emergency!” Host Ed Stetzer talks with Scotty Smith and Adam Muhtaseb about the importance of taking the long view on church planting. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to build at the beginning things...