Church planting is a bold and beautiful venture. It starts with vision, prayer, and a deep sense of calling. Church planters often step out in faith, fueled by dreams of reaching new people, creating vibrant worship spaces, and seeing spiritual renewal in communities. But sometimes, despite hard work and genuine effort, the church plant doesn’t…
Can Church Planters Make Good Pastors?
Starting a Prayer Ministry That Transforms Lives
Starting a prayer ministry can be one of the most spiritually enriching and community-building efforts your church undertakes. It creates space for deeper connection with God, encourages faith among believers, and opens doors for divine intervention in the life of the church and its members. Whether your congregation is large or small, urban or rural,…
Fresh Sermon Series Ideas That Inspire, Teach, and Connect
Keeping a congregation engaged week after week is one of the greatest challenges in preaching. While the message of the gospel never changes, the way it is communicated can be refreshed and revitalized through creativity and strategic planning. One powerful tool pastors can use is the sermon series—a collection of messages centered around a single…
7 Must-Have Church Leadership Books Every Planter Should Read
Planting (and then leading) a church is one of the most complex callings in the world. Whether you're a seasoned pastor, a new church planter, or someone stepping into ministry leadership for the first time, the journey can be filled with both inspiration and obstacles. Fortunately, there are numerous church leadership books that offer biblical…
10 Practical Ways to Encourage Young Adults to Stay in Church
In today’s cultural climate, many congregations are grappling with the steady drift of young adults away from church life. Whether due to disillusionment, a lack of meaningful connection, or the perception that faith communities no longer speak to their real-world challenges, the disengagement of this age group poses a serious concern for the future of…
