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We got a nice letter today from Nancy Theis, Special Assistant to the President, regarding our new church plant project. Here are a couple of excerpts: "The President appreciates you sharing your project......The President sends his best wishes." Always neat to get...
Capital Stewardship
When you're church gets to a place that they need to secure funds to build a new building, complete a remodeling project, or you just have the need of capital in general, IMPAC Services in Nashville, TN is your answer! I know these guys' hearts and work ethic! It is...
Getting “On Mission”
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 live life in such a way as to...
Cathedral Versus Contemporary Architecture
Unchurched Americans - defined in this survey as those who had not attended a church, mosque or synagogue in the past six months, except for religious holidays or special events - prefer churches that look more like a medieval cathedral over contemporary church...
Warfare
As I talk to fellow church planters, listen, and partner with others that are plowing this pioneer territory, one thing I notice that seems to be very visual for all of us: Spiritual Warfare- that conflict and spiritual struggle among Christians. It can come in all...
You Gotta Read This
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 here.
Jim Valvano Quote
Believe it or not, both of these guys pastor churches that were church plants. I love 'em both! Ed planted Fellowship and John Osteen planted Lakewood. Both are adding amazing value to people around the world! Before Jim Valvano died, he said there are three...
Origin Stages
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...
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