Barnabas Piper
“Even Jesus flipped tables.” If you, like me, have ever uttered these words in defense of your own anger (or heard someone do so), then I am writing to you. The story of Jesus driving out the money changers from...
Dan Steel
And, dressed in sneakers, when he saw the crowds, he entered the rented auditorium and stood up. His core team came to him, he switched on the projectors, and he began to teach them. Blessed are the self-sufficient, for they...
J.A. Medders
Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. The lights, decorations, food, gifts, family time, and gospel doctrine make it a special time of year. There are many moving pieces and items calling for a preacher’s attention during...
New Churches Podcast Season 5 Episode 12
In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Noah Oldham, Tony Merida, and Patrick Schreiner, to explore the often-overlooked role of pastoral care.
God does not use a lone individual to start a church.
New Churches Podcast Season 5 Episode 11
In this episode of the New Churches podcast, Noah Oldham sits down with pastors Will Basham, Bryan Loritts, and Jon Kelly to explore the inevitable conflicts church planters face, drawing lessons from Acts 15.
Noah Oldham
When Paul planted the church in Philippi, he didn’t just preach a sermon—he modeled what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus in a new community. For church planters and their teams, Acts 16 provides a blueprint for...
I suspect most people in church leadership have had a conversation with a church member that started something like, “Man, remember when X-and-such ministry was so much better,” or “Things used to feel so much different around here, I miss...
New Churches Podcast Season 5 Episode 10
In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Jon Kelly, Elizabeth Woodson, and Dean Inserra to explore Acts 16 and the principles of church planting and leadership development.
In Christian ministry, few words spark as much nervousness as excellence. On the one hand, the word carries rich biblical resonance. Paul urges the Corinthians to “excel in everything—in faith, speech, knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love...
Download these free, editable ministry templates for the holiday season to help you enhance your social media campaign, presentations, or sermon slides. This PDF includes links to three unique Canva template styles, allowing you to customize graphics tailored to your...
To plant well—to preach, teach, counsel, and evangelize well—we must think rightly about what the Bible is. And what it is not. We know it’s God’s Word; it’s inspired, it’s God speaking to us. I also want you to see—and...
New Churches Podcast Season 5 Episode 9
In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Elizabeth Woodson, Dean Inserra, and Bryan Loritts to explore the diversity of the early church in Acts, focusing on the church at Antioch.
Ronnie Martin
We talked about it for years. We longingly gazed at stories on Instagram. Every summer, we would say, “We just need to do it.” And then finally, this year, we did. We booked a fall road trip through New...
Jon Kelly
Just about every pastor that I know feels that they are pressed for time. A lot to do, with very little time to accomplish everything. As time goes on, ministry demands become greater and more complicated. Family demands become greater,...
New Churches Podcast Season 5 Episode 8
In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Trevin Wax is joined by Will Basham, Bryan Loritts, and Jon Kelly to explore personal evangelism through the lens of the Book of Acts.
You cannot plant a church alone. I want to free you from the tyranny of any hero-mentality established in your heart, journals, or whiteboards. Brothers, messiahs are no longer needed. The church has one, and He is doing great. When...
Tony Merida
How can giving away our best people possibly be good for us? This is precisely what many congregations wonder when they encounter the idea of church planting. I understand the question and concern, but I want to challenge the underlying...
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