Category: General Church Planting

A Message That Sticks
Why Your Church Needs a One-Sentence Marketing Message As a church planter, you’ve been called to share the greatest message the world has ever known. You’re building a community centered on Jesus—one that offers hope, healing, purpose, and belonging. But if the people in your city don’t know who you […]

Residency Webinars
Three convenient options.Information you can use.A chance to ask your questions. Info Meeting 1: Why Distance Residency Is the Future of Church Planting Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm EDTMore information… Info Meeting 2: Why Residency? Why Now? Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm EDTMore information… Info Meeting 3: What […]

Info Meeting: What Do Church Planting Residents Actually Do?
Residency Isn’t a Classroom. It’s a Calling in Action. … Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm Eastern What’s a church planting resident actually do? It’s not about busywork—it’s about formation. This webinar breaks down the key components of a healthy residency, and how you as a resident, or you as […]

Info Meeting: Why Residency? Why Now?
Residency Isn’t Optional Anymore. It’s Essential. Explore why churches that act now will shape the next decade of church planting. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm Eastern Residency isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the most effective, biblical, and sustainable way to prepare future planters. This 60-minute webinar will help you see […]

Info Meeting: Why Distance Residency is the Future of Church Planting
You Don’t Need More Staff–You Need a Pathway Discover how your church or network can equip a church planter without building a residency from scratch. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm Eastern Most churches never send out a planter—not for lack of vision, but because they don’t have a scalable […]

In the Middle of the Marketplace
In the early years of the church, Christians were oftentimes considered atheists by their neighbors. That’s because Christians didn’t travel to a dedicated temple to worship their deity. Instead, they referred to themselves as the temple (1 Cor. 3:16; 6:19). They knew without a doubt that the church wasn’t a […]

Happy 2nd Birthday Canvas Church!
“Passion for Planting is where the rubber meets the road. In church planting, we often dream big and shoot for the sky – and you absolutely should. However, Passion For Planting helped me digest big ideas and create practical ways to execute them; in other words, they helped me turn […]

Why You Don’t Need A Building
In Acts 19:9-10 we’re told that Paul spent two years ministering in Ephesus. Staying in one city for multiple years was rare for Paul. Why did Paul stay there for so long? It’s probably because of the fruit he saw God producing through his ministry there. Acts 19:10 tells us […]

Prepare Before You Pursue
Church planters are a passionate bunch. We’re not surprised that once inspired to plant, the temptation is to immediately dive into the deep end of the pool. If that’s where you are, take a deep breath, slow down, and make sure you’re equipped for the journey ahead. Understand that vision […]