Category: Launch Strategy
7 Pivotal Shifts That Will Revolutionize The Church In 2018
by Peyton Jones: Ever since I accidentally planted a church in a Starbucks, I’ve been on a quest. Arthur sent his knight errant in pursuit of the Holy Grail, whereas I am on a perpetual search for a link to what Paul did in the first century. Something Apostolic. Something that will break […]
Episode 232: Planting with a Multigenerational Approach
by NewChurches.com: How do you encourage age diversity in your new campus? In Episode 232 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss the need for multiple generations in a church body, and how to encourage that as you plant a new campus or church. Here’s Tim with today’s question: […]
6 Dirty Secrets about Multisite Churches That (Almost) No-one is Talking About
by Rich Birch: Is your church considering going multisite? It would seem like every church leader I talk with is wrestling with this approach on reaching new communities. Studies have shown that basically every growing church is either already multisite or actively looking into it. I’ve been a practitioner of […]
Bivocational Research
By Daniel Im: An integral part of research is gathering data. These numbers tell us a story. At LifeWay Research, McConnell, along with others, gathers information about culture and the church and uses that data to help the church understand the culture in which we today. This quantitative research gives them […]
9 Fresh Approaches to Innovation That Can Change Everything
by Carey Nieuwhof: So you think of yourself as an innovative leader. You just wish your church or the organization you’re a part of valued innovation more. How do you change the innovation game where you work? I was recently at a two-day event in Silicon Valley that featured speakers […]
Episode 228: What to Look for in a Facility
by NewChurches.com: What kinds of things should you look for in a facility? In Episode 228 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss facility options when launching a multisite campus. Here’s David with today’s question: We want to launch a multisite campus. What are things to look for, and […]
Church Planting and Differentiation
by Ralph Moore: Every new business needs to differentiate itself from all others. Else, why the need for a new business? Church planting necessitates differentiation. These days, being different may open otherwise hostile hearts and minds. We face a rising generation more interested in healing hurts and sustaining resources than they […]
Episode 227: Getting Churches to Partner Financially
You have people, leaders, and a vision. What about finances? In Episode 227 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss co-planting and raising finances for your church plant. Here’s Stafford with today’s question: What are some of the best practices in partnering with other churches to launch a new […]
From Preview to Launch
By Ron Sylvia: Have you ever attended a private movie screening or sneak preview? It’s a promotion strategy to create a buzz of excitement around a new movie before its general release. Similarly, one of the most effective strategies for starting a new church is the Preview Service. Like a private […]
Episode 220: Mother-Daughter Church Plants
by NewChurches.com: What does a healthy relationship between a mother-daughter church plant look like? In Episode 220 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss the relationship and logistics of mother-daughter church plants. Here’s Greg with today’s question: What kind of time, energy, and resources should a mother church give […]