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From Groups to Gatherings

Dean Fulks

There are so many ways to plant a church. Here's one method to ensure your church's multiplication DNA impacts each new step of the planting process.
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The Contribution of John Chrystostom with Trevin Wax

Preaching Masterclass

Who was John Chrysostom?
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The Contribution of Francis Grimké with Doug Logan

Preaching Masterclass

Who was Francis Grimké? How did he impact preaching?
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The Contribution of Charles Spurgeon with Matt Carter

Preaching Masterclass

What were Charles Spurgeon’s greatest contributions to preaching?
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The Contribution of Martyn Lloyd-Jones with Peyton Jones

Preaching Masterclass

How did Martyn Lloyd-Jones contribute to preaching?
Podcast Episode

The Contribution of the Jesus Movement with Brian Brodersen

Preaching Masterclass

Brian Brodersen examines how expository preaching through the Jesus Movement through helped people to know and apply God’s Word to their lives.
Podcast Episode

The Contribution of Billy Graham with Brian Broderson

Preaching Masterclass

While many men contributed to preaching in the 20th century, one man’s impact may be the greatest of this generation.
Podcast Episode

Best of 2023: Did the Pandemic Change Church Planting?

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 790

Episode 790 Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your church differently than others? Host Ed Stetzer talks with Warren Bird about fascinating new research. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How church launches and funding were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic The...
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How Caring for the Widow and Orphan Impacts Your Church

Corey Johnston

Scripture calls us to care for those in need. Here's how our service sanctifies our churches as we offer our gospel hope to the world.
Podcast Episode

Creating a Positive Staff Culture

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 789

Episode 789 Host Ed Stetzer returns with pastor and planter Mark Lee to discuss the impact of creating and maintaining a positive staff culture within the life of your church. Here’s how you can lead your team to multiply leaders...
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Emotional Health for Church Planters and Their Spouses

Kathy Litton

The transformational power of the Holy Spirit brings maturity and growth to us in our emotional health. Here's why ministry leaders, as well as their wives, need to grow in this area of discipleship.
Podcast Episode

How Do We Keep Pastors in the Game?

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 788

Episode 788 Host Ed Stetzer chats with pastor and planter Mark Lee to discuss why we need to hold onto biblical endurance as modern-day ministry leaders. Tune in to discover how you can find longevity in ministry through healthier perspectives,...
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5 Questions for Resolving Conflict in a Church Plant

Tony Merida

Though conflict remains present in world today, Christ has equipped us with the ministry of peacemaking. Here are 5 ways to engage the conflict in your midst as you seek to instill gospel truth and peace.
Podcast Episode

David Platt on Preaching with the Nations in View

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 787

Episode 787 Host Tony Merida sits down with longtime friend, pastor, and author David Platt to discuss the Great Commission’s call for missional preaching. Tune in to learn more about how the meditation and internalization of Scripture can impact your...
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When Your Spouse is Suffering

Dave Harvey

The call to plant churches includes a call to suffering. But what does this mean for our spouses? Amid hardship and heartache, how do we lead our spouses toward the God of all comfort? Here are 4 ways to navigate suffering in your household.
Podcast Episode

Kids Ministry

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 786

Episode 786 Host Ed Stetzer meets with Emmy award-winning producer and director of Lifeway Kids, Chuck Peters. Tune in as they discuss effective ways to engage children and their families as you further the gospel within your kids ministry context....
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6 Steps for Sermon Prep

P.J. Tibayan

Your sermon prep process is uniquely your own. Consider adding these tools to your toolbox as you seek to proclaim the gospel faithfully to your church.
Podcast Episode

Pursuing Jesus

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 785

Episode 785 Host Tony Merida sits down with longtime friend, pastor, and author David Platt to discuss the fruitfulness of passionately pursuing Jesus amidst the difficulties of church planting today. Tune in discover how you can more effectively cultivate unity,...