by Shane Craven | Apr 18, 2008 | Church Planting
One of the thoughts that people have who are considering being a part of a new church plant is “I’m happy where I am in my life and I am comfortable in my church.” Here’s a question to consider: Is that kind of thinking allowing you to...
by Shane Craven | Apr 15, 2008 | Church Planting
Steve Sjogren has written an amazing article called “The Patron Saint of Church Starters.” Don’t miss it. Every planter and launch team member needs to read this one. It’s a huge encouragement. Read it...
by Shane Craven | Apr 8, 2008 | Church Planting
We will go through several stages as a new church plant. Here is where we are and where we are going: 1. The Call Stage- This is the dream stage, formation stage, and conception part of birthing the new church. God must call us to this task. No doubt the call is...
by Shane Craven | Apr 7, 2008 | Church Planting
Church planting is a great evangelism strategy! It has really taken on a world and personality of its own over the last eight years. There is a huge fraternity of brotherhood and kingdom-mindedness unlike what you see, oftentimes, in the established church. The...
by Shane Craven | Apr 5, 2008 | Church Planting
A church name is always a challenge when starting a new church. Our new church plant name is Origin Church. In searching out professional namers for world-wide corporations, I found several thoughts about what a name should be: 1. It should stand out. 2. It should...
by Shane Craven | Apr 3, 2008 | Church Planting
Church planting continues to be so important simply because 80% or more of our established churches are plateaued or are declining. Look around your city and see how many churches are present, but then visit and notice how many 18-35 year olds attend that church. ...
