Dictionary.com defines replanting: “To plant (something) again or in a new place…” With regards to a church replant, a church avoids permanent closure by recognizing it will cease to exist unless conditions are drastically changed to facilitate growth. Here are some facts about churches in the USA that most pastors and church planters have …
Sunday services are filled with information that the pastor/preacher hopes will be life-transforming for the listeners. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves (Pastors) so busy in the day-to-day ministry activities that we aren’t doing what we tell others. More specifically, I’m talking about reaching those far from Christ and doing our part in the Great Commission. …
The purpose of the church is to reach those who are far from Christ and to help them become true disciples. The hope is for them to become mature Christians who impact their community and even the world for the glory of God. If that is our goal and desire, we need to find ways …
Praying For Your Ministry I know a few Christians who were taught that it is selfish to ask God for anything. I understand they feel like they are blessed and in their humble way just standing in the gap for others. Here’s the thing: I can’t find that in the Bible. God does say not …
Some churches are located on major roads or viewable from an interstate. That is great, but this blog post is for those who have a church that is well… locationally challenged. What do you do if the community doesn’t know your church exists? My answer is in 3 parts: 1. Outreach The church family needs …
We all have different goals and dreams. Some of you want to build a business to provide a part-time income that gives you the ability to say home with your kids and have no interest in growing beyond that point. Some of you have aspirations to go full time in your side hustle or even …
When I teach on church planting, I often say Easter is the Superbowl for the church. (meaning its a big day) In the Philippines, I say its the equivalent to a Manny Pacquiao fight. I have learned over the years that in some contexts, Easter is huge and in other contexts, it’s not so. …
As church planters, we need to be aware of some statistics. These stats will help adjust our focus. In just about all churches, we will have approx 20% who are pioneers, 70% who are considered “settlers” and then about 10% who are “antagonists.” We spend too much time, energy and even money on people who …
I’ve been taking a trip down memory lane, and I have to say, many pastor/ authors were light years ahead of their time. Here is a short but sweet article by Rick Warren which I consider evergreen content. It was applicable in 2013, and it’s still just as fresh today.If you are just starting out …
Revitalization often starts with a single ministry area within the church rather than the whole church. When we think of revitalization in regards to church, we tend to picture an older congregation being infused with young couples. Many believe this is merely a process of changing leadership, marketing and culture within the local congregation. While …