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Preaching for Mission

Developing a Missional Culture in Your Church

Matt Carter

Why should you preach for the mission? Because God wants to pour out His power through every one of your members! This free eBook by Matt Carter will help you: Equip your church to live on mission See God work...
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9 Essentials for Church Planters

J.A. Medders

Every sport has metrics for what makes an ideal athlete. Speed, wingspan, IQ, mechanics, and so forth contribute to an athlete’s effectiveness. These metrics also serve as areas for growth in an athlete’s journey. Everyone needs development. No one expects...
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The Theology of Preaching

Crawford Loritts

What is the biblical, foundational purpose and function of preaching? To find the answer, we must depend on the Word of God to teach us how to preach the truth from its pages.
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Teaching the Bible Faithfully in Small and Large Settings (Part 2)

Jared Bumpers

Cooking up a spiritual feast is no small feat. So, here are three essentials for delivering a meal to nurture and nourish your congregation.
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Starting, Staying, and Surviving Church Planting

So you want to be a church planter. Here are 4 takeaways for discerning your calling as gleaned from one of the greatest church planters in history, the Apostle Paul.
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Small Town, Big God: Church Planting in Rural Places

Mike Feliciano

Out of our small towns comes great gospel opportunity. Here's why the harvest is so plentiful... and how you can find your place in the Great Commission here.
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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.
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Church Planting Masterclass

8.5 Hours 79 Videos

There’s a lot to know before starting a church, and finding reliable information can be daunting. There’s a lot out there. The Church Planting Masterclass is valuable, accessible training from expert practitioners, to help kickstart your church planting journey with clarity and confidence.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Lead Your Church in Planting Partnerships

Matthew Z. Capps

Planting a church is hard; trying to plant one alone is even harder. Here's how you can lean into community by pursuing partnership.
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Qualities of Peacemakers

Tony Merida

The Prince of Peace calls us His own. Here are the 3 ways Christ calls you to extend peace as you make His name known.
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12 Traits of a Healthy Church

David Platt

There are so many ways to build your church, yet God calls His builders to multiply by His design. Here are 12 ways to gauge the health of your church plant.
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Why Church Planters Need to Innovatively Engage Unbelievers

Doug Logan

Connecting with your community is no easy feat. Yet it's the example Paul gave us throughout the New Testament. Here's how–and why!–God has called you to be creative as you engage the lost around you.
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Pastor, Go Overseas

Steve Bezner

Global missions isn't a back-burner task we go back to when all the stars align. Here are four ways you and your church will benefit as you live out the great mission as Christ has called you to do.
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The Christ-Centered Life

Tony Merida

What does it mean for your life to be marked by true Christlikeness? The Apostle Paul highlights what genuine devotion to Jesus means in his letter to the church in Colossae.
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Living as a Missionary in Your City

Travis Cunningham

Living on mission requires intentional community engagement. Here are three principles to live by as you seek to plant your new church to the glory of God.