Category: Launch Strategy
Jesus Commands us to Go
by Peyton Jones: The stage lights were hot. Sweat poured down his cheeks, and he could feel a solitary bead of sweat sliding slowly down the bridge of his nose, tickling as it went. He knew that he’d never be invited back after the monologue he’d just challenged the crowd […]
Episode 255: Tim Keller on The Vanishing Neighbor & Polarization
by NewChurches.com: In cities today, people are dividing more often than uniting and coming together. In Episode 255 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, we wanted to share snippets of Tim Keller’s talk at our last Church Planting Fellowship Network in November 2017 where he shared 5 trends in urban cities. […]
The New Multiplication Movement
by Dave Travis: Our fearless research director, Dr. Warren Bird, has done it again. By mining the great insights of the polling we did in 2017 he has uncovered more great facts that clearly show how the multiplication mindset permeates today’s thinking. The next generation of church pastors is aiming to grow […]
How to Decide Between a Fall and Spring Church Plant Launch
by Patrick Bradley: It is generally acknowledged that there are 2 best windows for a church plant launch in the US: fall (Sep/Oct) and spring (Feb/Mar). How will you decide? The windows work kind of like a space shuttle landing – in its day, it couldn’t come down just anywhere. […]
Episode 254: Relocating to a Different Venue
by NewChurches.com: Does the type of venue you meet in contribute to its growth? In Episode 254 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss the best venues for portable churches to experience optimal growth. Here’s Kevin with today’s question: If a school or other building is better than most, […]
Episode 253: Gentrification & Metropolitanization
by NewChurches.com: The suburbs are becoming urbanized, which means that suburban pastors need to grow in their urban skills. In Episode 253 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, we wanted to share snippets of Tim Keller’s talk at our last Church Planting Fellowship Network in November 2017 where he shared 5 […]
Episode 250: Funding Multisite
by NewChurches.com: What does it cost to go multisite? In Episode 250 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, we share an excerpt from our Moving Toward Multisite Course where Geoff Surratt goes through different options for going multisite and helpful considerations in regards to funding. In this episode, you’ll discover: Important questions […]
CHURCH ZERO
by Peyton Jones: When Jesus ascended with His work unfinished, He knew that no one person was going to be able to follow in His wake. The five kitbags each represent a specific skillset necessary for a church leadership team, like a sapper, sniper, commando, Navy SEAL, and heavy weapons […]
He Blinded Me With Science
by Peyton Jones: Continuing from my previous blog, when you look at Paul, there was no “i” in his name, or in his methods. Paul recruited teams of diverse leaders. Like a wise master builder (or contractor), Paul was able to draft plumbers, framers, roofers, and electricians so to speak when […]
Episode 245: Time Management for Bivocational Pastors
by NewChurches.com: If you’re going to live bivocationally and you don’t take ownership of your schedule, the whole thing is going to be difficult. In Episode 245 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd share an excerpt from our Bivocational Ministry course with Hugh Halter. In this excerpt, Hugh […]