Launching a new church can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time planters. It takes vision, preparation, resilience, and deep reliance on God. While every church plant is unique—shaped by its context, culture, and leadership—there are essential steps that help create a solid foundation. If you’re wondering how to start a church plant, this step-by-step guide offers…
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7 Proven Church Planting Strategies for Successful New Congregations
How to Know When a Church Plant Just Isn’t Working
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…
What People Hear When You DON’T Communicate
Church planter, do you realize what you communicate even when you don’t communicate I was talking once with a staff member of a large church. She consistently feared the stability of her job, because she never knew what her pastor was thinking. She was considering looking for a new position, not because she didn’t like…
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,…