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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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How The Culture of Your Church Makes or Breaks the Doctrine

Barnabas Piper

If I asked you what the most defining, crucial aspect of your church is, what would you say? I’m guessing it would be “doctrine.” Doctrine is the most important thing about your church—at least that’s what most of us implicitly...
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Quick to Listen?

Dan Steel

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. — James 1:19 In a world saturated with social media that’s way too often characterized by being slow to listen,...
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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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Introducing Our New Churches Columnists

J.A. Medders, Dan Steel, Barnabas Piper, Ronnie Martin, Noah Oldham, Jon Kelly & Mark Lee

As part of our ongoing commitment to bring you diverse perspectives, expert insights, and fresh ideas, we’ve added some talented voices to our roster of contributors. Each of them brings a unique background and set of experiences that we’re confident...
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Best Practices for Core Team Members

Ed Stetzer

Your core team is the heartbeat of your new church. So, how do you get your people moving in the same direction for the same mission? Here are 7 incredible ways to get off on the right foot as you set the tone of who your church is becoming.
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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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Preaching Masterclass

9 hours 60 videos

Am I a good preacher? What can I do to become a better one? Am I doing enough to prepare? Is anyone listening? How can I touch the hearts of people with God’s Word? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? That’s why we’ve created Preaching Masterclass—a course to help you refine the art of outlines and sermon preparation, preach with purpose, and lead listeners to apply God’s Word to their lives.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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Discovering Future Leaders

Matt Rogers

"Future leaders do not simply appear; they are discovered." Here are the 4 traits to look for for in the future leaders of your church.
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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.