Resources About Mission

Resources in this category support a church planter in the work of evangelism and disciple-making.

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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.
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Why (and When) Your Church Needs a Student Ministry

Shane Pruitt

We as the Church are called to reach the next generation with the gospel. Here's why God wants your new church plant involved in His mission to engage the young people in your midst.
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3 Characteristics of a Healthy Student Ministry

Shane Pruitt

There's more to student ministry than youth camp and foosball tables. Here are the markers of a thriving youth group and how you can steer your congregation towards whole-family discipleship.
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From Groups to Gatherings

Dean Fulks

There are so many ways to plant a church. Here's one method to ensure your church's multiplication DNA impacts each new step of the planting process.
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How Caring for the Widow and Orphan Impacts Your Church

Corey Johnston

Scripture calls us to care for those in need. Here's how our service sanctifies our churches as we offer our gospel hope to the world.
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The Life Cycle of a Church

Dean Inserra

From launch to legacy, the phases and stages of a church plant are like those we experience as humans. So, where's your place in this mission of making new churches?
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What Makes a Church Plant a Church?

Chris Dowd

To understand your role as a church planter, you must first understand the role of the church. Here are the primary marks of the church and what its people have in common.
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Church Planting in the New Testament

Matthew Z. Capps

Where did the practice of church planting begin? What scriptural basis do we have for the work of planters and pastors? Here's what we've gleaned with the New Testament as our guide.
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Identifying Marks of a Disciple

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.
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How to Create Vision through Preaching

Noah Oldham

So, you're called to be a preacher. But what are the implications of this calling? Here are 4 reasons it matters for your church's vision.
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Kingdom Partnerships

How Established Churches Support Church Planting

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...
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Why Preaching Toward Mission is Effective

Matt Carter

Your church doesn't more pew warmers. So, here are three reasons to lead your people on mission and to see the gospel grow in your midst.
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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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Sent and Sending: Church Planting in The New Testament

D.A. Horton

We are all called to live life on mission—whether locally, across our nation, or overseas. Discover the role you're called to play within the body of Christ, living out the Great Commission near or far.