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Podcast Episode

Theological Triage with Gavin Ortlund

New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 4

Gavin Ortlund explains that by distinguishing between first-rank gospel truths and secondary or tertiary issues, believers can uphold both theological integrity and Christian unity without dying on the wrong hills.
Podcast Episode

On Being a Pastor-Theologian

New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 3

Rooted in the church and shaped by Scripture, Kevin Vanhoozer explains that pastor theologians cultivate biblical, doctrinal, and cultural literacy through preaching, catechesis, prayer, and communal reading—guiding believers to live in Christ and for Christ in a complex world.
Podcast Episode

The Purpose of Theology with Kevin Vanhoozer

New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 2

Learn from Kevin Vanhoozer how theology equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, conviction, and gospel-centered purpose in every context.
Podcast Episode

What is Theology? with Kevin Vanhoozer

New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 1

Kevin Vanhoozer clarifies key misconceptions, distinguishes theology from religious studies, and defends systematic theology as both biblical and unifying when centered on the gospel.
Article

The Blessing of Saying “No” in Ministry

Jon Kelly

The Unseen Grace of a Holy “No” A few years ago, I found myself stretched thin. Every need felt urgent, and every ask seemed kingdom-worthy. So I said yes to meetings, counseling, crisis texts, preaching invitations, volunteer gaps, coffee chats,...
Article

What Kind of Ministry Duo Are You?

Noah Oldham

In the early days of a church plant, roles can feel undefined. Everyone wears multiple hats, and relationships form quickly, often before there’s time to think through how they should actually work. One of the most crucial relationships in a...
Article

The Sneaky Power of Curiosity in the Church

Barnabas Piper

Humans are unique. God did not make anything else in His image. No other mammal is an image bearer. Even the angels are not made in God’s image. As one author put it, “Being made in God’s image is a...
E-Book

Theology for Church Planters

10 Doctrines that Ground & Guide

J.A. Medders

As a church planter, your knowledge and practice of God’s Word and ways are employed on the front lines of the kingdom advancing around the world. In this free eBook by Jeff Medders, you will learn about 10 doctrines to...
Article

The Rise of a Quiet Revival: 4 Priorities to Steward the Moment

Dan Steel

They are not coming in crowds—at least, not yet. There are no stadiums filled, no billboards announcing revival, no front pages hailing a spiritual revolution. And yet—quietly, steadily, and perhaps in unlikely places—the latest figures show a hunger seems to...
Ready-to-Use Resource

Fall Ministry Templates

Download free, editable Fall Ministry templates to enhance your social media, presentations, or sermon slides. The included PDF features links to three unique Canva styles you can fully customize for your church. You’ll also find four helpful articles on: Fall...
Podcast Episode

Jeremy Pierre on Pastoral Care as Personal Ministry

New Churches Podcast Season 4 Episode 6

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Jeremy Pierre in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the vital role of pastoral care in church planting.

Article

3 Ways Nature Makes You Mindful

Ronnie Martin

The weather can be a bit unpredictable, as they say. My wife, Melissa, told me she was out on the front porch the other night, admiring the evening sunset. It was one of those soft, summery nights where the clouds...
Podcast Episode

New Churches Masterclass Trailer

New Churches Masterclass Season 1

The New Churches Masterclass podcast is your go-to source for practical, gospel-centered training to fuel faithful ministry. Each episode features sessions from a variety of masterclass courses—covering theology, preaching, church planting, sending churches, and more. Whether you’re a pastor, planter,...
Podcast Episode

Barnabas Piper on Cultivating Gospel Culture

New Churches Podcast Season 4 Episode 5

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Barnabas Piper in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on what it means to build and sustain a gospel culture in your church.

Article

Why Your Church Needs to Multiply

Jimmy Scroggins

Our movement is powered by sending churches: churches that send church planters, churches that send people, and churches that send resources to the field where the churches need to be planted. That’s why developing a multiplication culture in our sending...
Article

When the Church is Growing but Your Womb is Empty

Heather Oldham

It’s one thing to walk through infertility. It’s another thing to do it while planting a church. Because in church planting, you’re always holding out hope. You’re sowing vision. You’re carrying life and momentum and energy into rooms that feel...
Podcast Episode

Matt Smethurst on Gospel-Centered Church Planting

New Churches Podcast Season 4 Episode 4

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Matt Smethurst in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on calling, culture, and convictions in church planting.
Article

Spurgeon on the Preaching Voice

J.A. Medders

You know a great preaching voice when you hear it. Some men, blessed by God, are equipped with Dolby Surround Sound vocal cords. Their voice is powerful, arresting, interesting, and a delight to listen to. I’ve joked before that I...