Blog Posts
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 […]
Three Differences Between a Campus Pastor and an Associate Pastor
By Sam Yoon: One of the most common questions I am asked as a campus pastor is, “What’s the difference between the role of the campus pastor and the associate pastor?” That’s definitely a question I asked and wondered when I served as an associate pastor. And now having been on […]
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. […]
The Spiritual Practice of Silence
by Brandon Cook: Think of your brain as a series of roads that you travel every day. This is actually what your brain is like on a physical level: a series of ruts—like paths or highways—that your thoughts travel over and over again. Have you ever noticed how you often have […]
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, […]
5 Keys To Sorting Through The Crazy and Conflicting Opinions You Hear As A Leader
by Carey Nieuwhof: One of the most challenging tasks of leadership involves sorting through seemingly endless opinions you hear almost every day about pretty much everything. Some of the opinions are crazy. Even the ones that aren’t are conflicting. Think about it: Your inbox is filled with polite and not-very-polite suggestions […]
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 […]
7 Leadership Blind Spots That Drive Your Team Crazy
by Carey Nieuwhof: If you lead, you are more than aware of the incredible responsibility you have toward others. Leadership, by definition, is not a solo sport. You’re leading others, and how you do it ultimately determines how effective you are as a leader. It also means you need to become exceptionally self-aware of […]
Churches Can Reimburse Health Insurance Premiums Again – But is It Worth It?
by Patrick Bradley: Some churches used to reimburse health insurance premiums as a benefit to their employees. The passage of the Affordable Care Act initially made that illegal – they wanted all employers to offer group health insurance to their employees. But now the 21st Century Cures Act has made […]
What is a Ninja Planter?
by Peyton Jones: Paul was a “ninja planter” always on the move like the Ronin of Feudal Japan. In Acts 19, Paul stopped walking the earth like Kane from “da Kung Fu” and began training up multiple ninjas from his church planting dojo headquarters in Ephesus. Acts 19:10 tells us that for […]