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3 Reasons to Pursue a Church Plant Now
Missiologist C. Peter Wagner once said, “Planting new churches is the most effective evangelistic methodology known under heaven.” These days, this is becoming more and more apparent. According to our new church planter survey, a third or more of churchgoers are inviting people to church! Plus, in the first five years of a new church,…
Five Reasons to Start a New Church or Campus
We recently introduced in partnership with Leadership Network a report that will help pastors and church leaders make a decision based on the question, “Should we start a new church/campus?” This infographic is the best representation of the 5 major reasons discovered by Dr. Warren Bird, writer of the report, that our survey of over 1,500…
8 Launch Wins: A Study of 1,500-Plus New Churches and Multisite Campuses – New eBook!
There is a common question heard in the church community. Should we launch a new church/campus or invest more in our main campus? With pastors envisioning a brand-new church or large churches talking about their desire to open an additional campus, it’s natural that there will be uncertainties. But while discussions begin, often those dreams…
7 Secrets to a Compelling Volunteer Culture
We’re pleased to be sharing this guest post on our blog today, from Jeff Brodie of Connexus Church in Ontario, north of Toronto. Finding volunteers can be a challenge in ministry, and I often have church leaders ask me “How do I get volunteers?” Lots of people offer tips and tricks, but these approaches are…
Don’t Go Alone
Having been a church planter (been there, done that, got the t-shirt and the scars), the first piece of advice I have for you is, “Don’t go alone!” It is way too easy to think that just you and your wife – you and your husband – or you and your best friend from college are enough…
Creating Ministry Space for Children with Special Needs
Nothing makes my heart sing more than knowing that a family with a special needs child can get in their car, drive to church and arrive where they can attend as a family. God has given me many opportunities to watch that happen over the past 30 years as I have cared for children. For…
A Shift in Discipleship
How Redefining “Discipleship” to “Leadership Development” Changed Everything at Next Level Church. When I think of discipleship, I think of Leadership Development. Although not a phrase directly used in the New Testament, it is definitely a phrase that epitomized the ministry of Jesus. Around Next Level Church, it’s a phrase we use quite frequently. For…
The Importance of a Name
When our moving trucked rolled into Salt Lake City on January 29, 2010, I had a countless amount of strategies, philosophies and dreams for our church plant. I am sure I bored the life out of anyone who would listen as I discussed the who, what, where and when of Missio Dei Community. I was…
12 Ways to Bring Your Best to the Table
What you and I should bring to the table every day is our best. There are some people who can solve a crisis in a moment that others couldn’t solve in a millennium. There are some people who are constantly learning, growing, adding skills and efficiencies to their repertoire. There are some people who make…