Resources About Theology

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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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Why Pastors Need to Practice a Lifestyle of Renewal

Ronnie Martin

I was recently in this fancy pants board meeting at a consulting firm, and they had me and the team I was working with throw a bunch of ideas related to pastoral ministry on the whiteboard. I promise I wasn’t...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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 Scriptural Knowledge is Essential for the Church Planter

J.A. Medders

Planters and pastors are called to share God's word with those they shepherd. Here's how your understanding of Scripture directly impacts your leadership.
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6 Steps for Sermon Prep

P.J. Tibayan

Your sermon prep process is uniquely your own. Consider adding these tools to your toolbox as you seek to proclaim the gospel faithfully to your church.
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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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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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Making the Bible Accessible

Shane Pruitt

Are you preaching to impress or to imprint God's Word upon the hearts of your people? Discover three ways to offer gospel truth in such a way that your people live out what they learn.
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How Church Planters Should Think about Theological Education

Jared Bumpers

Learners make the best leaders, and this saying applies to the work of your ministry, too. Here are four reasons—plus, some helpful resources!—to help you consider the role of education as you live on mission.
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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.
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The Preacher as Theologian

Trevin Wax

You cannot claim to be "just a preacher, not a theologian." Here's how your work as a preacher impacts your congregation's understanding of God and why you must lean into it.
A Biblical Foundation for Discipleship
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A Biblical Foundation for Discipleship

Keith Wieser

Christ's command to "go and make disciples" may seem confusing or even overwhelming to you. So, here are three ways you can intentionally focus your circle of influence as you pursue a life on mission.
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What the Bible Says About Multiethnic Church Planting

Ryan Rice

The community we planted in was divided down the middle, both socioeconomically and racially. As the Lord led us to plant a multiethnic church there, we learned three important truths.