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Why You Must Plant with Excellence—and Humility
Dan Steel
In Christian ministry, few words spark as much nervousness as excellence. On the one hand, the word carries rich biblical resonance. Paul urges the Corinthians to “excel in everything—in faith, speech, knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love...
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The One Story Every Church Planter Must Tell
J.A. Medders
To plant well—to preach, teach, counsel, and evangelize well—we must think rightly about what the Bible is. And what it is not. We know it’s God’s Word; it’s inspired, it’s God speaking to us. I also want you to see—and...
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How to Stay Steadfast in Unmet Expectations
Ronnie Martin
We talked about it for years. We longingly gazed at stories on Instagram. Every summer, we would say, “We just need to do it.” And then finally, this year, we did. We booked a fall road trip through New...
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7 Time Management Tips for Busy Pastors (and Leaders)
Jon Kelly
Just about every pastor that I know feels that they are pressed for time. A lot to do, with very little time to accomplish everything. As time goes on, ministry demands become greater and more complicated. Family demands become greater,...
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How to Build a Team
J.A. Medders
You cannot plant a church alone. I want to free you from the tyranny of any hero-mentality established in your heart, journals, or whiteboards. Brothers, messiahs are no longer needed. The church has one, and He is doing great. When...
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Six Ways Churches Are Strengthened Through Planting
Tony Merida
How can giving away our best people possibly be good for us? This is precisely what many congregations wonder when they encounter the idea of church planting. I understand the question and concern, but I want to challenge the underlying...
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6 Seasons of Change in a Church Plant
Noah Oldham
If you plant a church, one thing is guaranteed: the people you start with won’t be the same people you lead in 5, 10, or 15 years. Not because they’ll leave—but because life will change them. And when your people...