Bi-vocational church planting has shifted from a backup strategy to one of the most promising approaches for new churches today. Instead of relying solely on outside funding or a full-time pastoral salary, more planters are embracing a model that blends mission with marketplace presence. It’s practical, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the New Testament pattern…
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10 Harsh Realities Every Church Planter Learns in the First Year
The dream of planting a church is often painted in technicolor: vibrant launch days, baptisms by the dozen, and a community that instantly clicks. But when the confetti from launch Sunday is swept away, a different picture emerges. The role of a church planter is not just about preaching sermons and casting vision; it is…
How to Fight the Scrooge Spirit This Christmas
Don’t be the person everyone loves to hate at this time of year.
12 Early Wins That Help a Church Plant Gain Traction
Starting a church plant is thrilling, exhausting, faith-stretching, and occasionally the kind of adventure that makes you question all your life choices. Still, the early months offer a unique window where small decisions have big impact. That’s why identifying early wins can help a church plant build trust, momentum, and a shared sense of calling.…
The Extreme Sport of Raising Money for a New Church Plant
If a church is not self-sufficient by year five, it tends to represent a patient on life support.
