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Moving Toward Sustainability in Your Church Plant

Travis Cunningham

How you teach, model, and celebrate generosity impacts the sustainability trajectory of your plant. Here's how you can help create a lasting culture of stewardship.
Podcast Episode

Becoming a Church that Multiplies

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 823

Hosts Vance Pitman and Jeff Medders reunite with Aaron Cavin, the pastor, planter, and Send Network city missionary to Boston, Massachusetts. Tune in as they discuss the intricacies of developing a sending church culture and how you can help your...
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Loving Your Family While Living on Mission

Shane Crister

Following your calling and caring for your family are not mutually exclusive. Here are 5 ways to love them as you lead them on mission.
Podcast Episode

Pastoring Through Politics

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 822

Host Tony Merida teams back up with rural pastor and planter Will Basham to discuss how you and your team can best navigate the pressures and polarization of politics amidst another election year. Tune in to discover your pastoral responsibility...
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Teaching the Bible Faithfully in Small and Large Settings (Part 1)

Jared Bumpers

What do Bible teaching and meal prepping have in common? The right ingredients matter. So, here are 3 ways to nourish your people with the Word of God.
Podcast Episode

The Joy/Tensions in Church Multiplication

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 821

Host Ed Stetzer teams back up with pastor and planter Dean Fulks to discuss the relational highs and lows of sending out your best people to plant new churches. Discover the impact of grace-fueled, vision-driven leadership on your congregation as...
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6 Lessons on Fundraising for Your Church Plant

Travis Cunningham

"Fundraising" doesn't have to be a bad word. Here are six lessons to keep in mind as you plant the church God has called you to and trust in His provision along the way.
Podcast Episode

Why Every Planter Needs a Network

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 820

Hosts Vance Pitman and Jeff Medders meet up with Aaron Cavin, the pastor, planter, and Send Network city missionary to Boston. Listen in as they discuss their own experiences in being part of a church planting network, as well as...
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From Guest to Invested: 7 Tips for Engaging Prospective Church Members

Will Browning

So you've got a new church guest... Now what? Here are 7 ways to move your guests from casual visitors to partnering church members.
Podcast Episode

Why Church Membership Matters

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 819

Host Tony Merida chats with rural pastor and planter Will Basham to discuss the advantages of church membership, not only for the church but for its people, too. Tune in to discover how you can take discipleship to the next...
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4 Ways to Equip Your Church in Biblical Hospitality

George Ross

Biblical hospitality transcends cultural norms with a tangible picture of the gospel. Here's 4 ways to lead your church in this practice as you draw nearer to the saints and strangers in your midst.
Podcast Episode

Engage the City to Reach the City

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 818

Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham meet with Darryl Speers, Send Relief missionary to Los Angeles, California. Tune in to discover how the Lord interrupted this church planter’s plans for the good of the church and the engagement of their...
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5 Steps to Cultivate Your Church’s Multiethnic Kingdom Culture

The kingdom of God is comprised of people from all different walks of life engaged in the same mission. Here's how your church can take steps toward cultivating a multiethnic kingdom culture, from the parking lot to the pulpit.
Podcast Episode

Innovative Outreach Strategies in Urban Ministry

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 817

Host Tony Merida returns with his long-time friend and colleague Dr. Doug Logan to discuss the latter’s joys, challenges, and success stories of ministry within the urban context. Tune in to discover the creative ways in which you can engage...
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A Biblical Vision for Children’s Ministry

Danielle Whitley

Jesus said to them, “Let the little children come to me." Here's how your kids ministry can create opportunities for the next generation of children—and their families— respond to the gospel.
Podcast Episode

Overcoming Obstacles that Keep a Church Plant from Praying

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 816

Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham discuss their shared experiences of engaging the powerhouse of their church planting endeavors: prayer. Tune in to learn more about these prayer-fueled opportunities disguised as challenges from the first days of your church plant...
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A Quick Theology of Money for Church Planters

Travis Cunningham

Money, money, money. Church planters have to have it. Here's how the gospel impacts our stewardship, generosity, and peace of mind regarding finances.
Podcast Episode

How to Make Your Core Team Thrive

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 815

Host Ed Stetzer chats with lead pastor Dean Fulks to share his experiences from serving as a church planter to later pastoring a sending church. Tune in to discover the key characteristics to look for in your core team members,...