New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 10
Contrary to modern critiques, Kruger presents historical and theological evidence for a second-century core canon, showing early consensus and divine authorship.
New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 9
Walter Strickland explains how the Bible is more than a book of facts. It reveals the character of God, fuels our sanctification, shapes our prayers, and empowers every aspect of Christian life—from resisting temptation to discipling others and finding rest for our souls.
New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 8
Grounded in historical, theological, and exegetical foundations, Walter Strickland explains inerrancy’s meaning, its development, and its vital implications for how we read, interpret, and submit to the Bible today.
New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 7
Brandon Smith explains that, far more than emotional or moral influence, divine inspiration means that the Bible is the very breath of God—authoritative, unified, and powerful—shaping the church by the Spirit and equipping believers to faithfully proclaim God’s Word with confidence and reverence.
New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 6
Using the “Five M’s,” Jeff Medders unpacks how the gospel is not just the starting point of faith but the sustaining power that shapes every aspect of life and ministry.
New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 5
Jeff Medders discusses how, from brief conversations to full sermons, pastors should be prepared to clearly communicate the gospel at any moment, recognizing that every theological truth ultimately points back to Jesus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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