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Turning Vision Into Reality Developing Foundational Documents The Easy Way   You probably didn’t get into ministry so you could develop or refine church bylaws. You signed up to reach the lost with the Gospel. At Passion for Planting, we want church planters focused on making disciples, not church charters. That’s […]

Is Preaching Still Relevant? Eliminate Boring Sermons   Have you ever struggled with writer’s block while working on a sermon? Have you every found yourself yawning while reviewing it? Honest preachers have. So, what do you do when your creative juices stop flowing and your sermon is putting you to […]

Looking Forward Preparing for 2050   During most of the 20th century the Eastman Kodak company dominated the film industry. For over one hundred years the company was at the top of its industry. All of that changed, however, in the late 1990’s as film sales began to plummet due […]

The Priority of Prayer Prayer Team Strategy Template   No team you develop will be more important than your intercessory prayer team. There will be no partner more important, no project more significant than the army of prayer warriors you recruit to intercede for your church plant. Getting your prayer […]

Fueling Generosity Fundraising Strategy Template One thing that the Bible makes clear is how God provides. Whether by splitting a sea, healing sickness, or providing the finances to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, God provides. When church leaders are listening to God’s voice and following his direction, he delights to […]

Multiplying Your Influence Leadership Development Strategy Template How does your church develop leaders? Do you have an intentional strategy to help future leaders grow in their competency, character, and capacity? Don’t feel bad if you can’t answer that question with confidence. Most churches don’t have a defined strategy that guides […]

Are We Obeying Jesus’ Final Command? National Disciple Makers Forum Join 1,500+ leaders at this year’s National Disciple Making Forum in Nashville, TN. Come to learn, share insights, and connect in-person with like-minded disciple-making practitioners.  The forum will include 4 mainstage sessions and 20 disciple making workshop tracks consisting of […]

Preparing For What’s Ahead Exponential Regional Conferences The Exponential Conference is hitting the road this fall. They are making stops in Washington, DC, San Jose, Southern California, Houston, and Chicago. We’re honored to be hosting the Washington, DC regional and would love for you to join us there. If you’re able to make it, please stop by […]

Helping Make Vision Reality Leadership Multiplication If you have a God-sized vision, you won’t be able to accomplish it alone. You’ll need to develop leaders to work alongside of you and invests their gifts and passions into the vision. So what will you do not only to develop leaders in […]