Resources in this category support a church planter's walk with God.
Kathy Litton
The transformational power of the Holy Spirit brings maturity and growth to us in our emotional health. Here's why ministry leaders, as well as their wives, need to grow in this area of discipleship.
Tony Merida
Though conflict remains present in world today, Christ has equipped us with the ministry of peacemaking. Here are 5 ways to engage the conflict in your midst as you seek to instill gospel truth and peace.
Dave Harvey
The call to plant churches includes a call to suffering. But what does this mean for our spouses? Amid hardship and heartache, how do we lead our spouses toward the God of all comfort? Here are 4 ways to navigate suffering in your household.
Rest doesn't exactly come natural to the church planter. Here's why we are to engage sabbatical rest for the good of the planter, his congregation, and fellow ministry leaders.
Christy Britton
The culture of church planting begins at home. Here are five ways to immerse your children in the "how"s and "why"s of planting new churches.
Church planting can be difficult for the whole family. So, here are five ways to navigate ministry while investing in your primary ministry—your household—first.
J.T. English
We want our churches and communities filled with identifiable followers of Christ. So, how can we make this a reality? J.T. English unpacks three steps to growing disciples within your congregation.
Matthew Z. Capps
New churches are needed in unchurched areas. Get your church involved through church planting partnerships! This free eBook will: Overview the importance of the local church Examine church planting in the New Testament Help you cast vision to get your...
If you're new to church planting, you're likely coming onto the scene with just as many questions as you have ambition. So, here are some tips, tricks, and guidance to help you consider the best ways to lead your launch team in this new season.
Dean Fulks
First-time planters and first-time parents share so much of the same experience. Here are three key lessons to learn as you seek to nurture and care for your new core team.
Chris Phillips
How can we connect our people with outreach opportunities that make a difference? Here are 7 ways to make evangelism happen within your community.
Aaron Cavin
Church planting is difficult work; you can't accomplish the work of God's kingdom alone. Here are three ways that joining a church-planting network will change the trajectory of your missional calling forever.
Amy Bloye
If planting a church scares you to death, I want to offer you some amazing encouragement: You not only can survive, but you and your family can thrive on this journey! Here's how.
Dean Inserra
Why should a church planter recruit a team to work alongside in the mission? Here are two compelling reasons.
Clint Clifton
Starting a residency will transform your ministry and your church. Here are four reasons to have an intentional plan for turning members into missional leaders.
Will Browning
Pastors today have less time to do the one thing we have been commanded to never neglect: the ministry of the Word. Here are six ways a sermon preparation team can help you solve that problem.
Jason Tipton
If we are going to engage our cities with the gospel, we must keep three things in mind.
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...
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