I once heard a metaphor about the old west that certainly applied to my church planting experiences. Without pioneers there would be no expansion and without settlers there would be no strength of community.
New church starts often balance the need to gain visibility within their community with limited resources. It was no different for our church. How does one get the word out without breaking the bank?
Church planters can be driven, focused and sometimes overly self-confident. These attributes can be helpful, but they can only take you so far.
Planting a church can be incredibly expensive. Even if you have denominational backing, one can easily run out of money before a self-sustaining congregation can be established. So during these early seasons of growth, how does a church survive financially?
