Become a Global Christian Host Congregation
Read about how one church is growing its ministry by sharing its space with another congregation. Is God is calling your church to become a host?
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Finding Unity in Christ in the Multicultural Church
Ed Schneider explains why celebrating both cultural difference and unity in Christ is essential for multicultural church planters.
Rooted in the Beginning and the End
Larry Doornbos, pastor of Evergreen Ministries, reflects on the importance of planting churches rooted in both the beginning and the end of God’s story.
Discussing Theology and Social Justice at the Pub
Discover how The Table Community Church in Denver, Colorado, is bringing discussion about theology from the pews to the pub.
Leadership Development: People and Capacity
Struggling to find leaders? Adrian Van Giessen thinks better leadership development is the answer.
Identifying Next-Generation Church Planters: Six Key Traits
The next generation of planters might be sitting in your church this Sunday. John Alwood offers six tips for identifying these potential leaders.
Urban Planting: Two Truths and a Dare
Are you an urban planter? Check out the two truths and a dare that have shaped Keith Allen’s approach to planting in the city.
A Biblical Perspective on Funding Your Ministry
Funding a church plant isn’t easy; the Bible can help. Follow Paul’s lead with three financial strategies straight from the New Testament.
Why We Need to Rethink Our Fundraising Model
Church plants in diverse communities often struggle to stay afloat. Amy Schenkel explains why our traditional fundraising model might have something to do with it.
A Bold Experiment
The Church Growth Movement in Central California Classis Not so long ago, the people of Central California Classis would have had a hard time imagining the tremendous spiritual and church growth that’s taking place there today. In 1996, only four of the 12 churches in the classis had more than 150 people attending worship.[*] Of […]