The Mixed Economy: Inherited Churches and Fresh Expressions of Church
God’s Spirit is alive and well in present churches of all ages, shapes, and sizes. So Fresh Expressions is about new forms of church coming alongside existing congregations.
How to Use Alpha to Plant Churches
In today's Seven Minute Seminary, Christian Selvaratnam of Alpha encourages those considering church-planting to use Alpha as a launching pad for gathering people together in new churches.
Fundraising Strategies for Churches
Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video by William Chaney of Path1 ministries as he shares three steps to launching a fundraising campaign and understanding those who want to give to your church plant.
Creating Multiplying Church-Planting Movements
In today's Seven Minute Seminary video, Ric Thorpe shares how the Church of England transitioned toward a multiplying church-planting movement that has, from the outset, the intention of planting churches that are reproducing themselves.
Six Common Myths About Church Planting
Maybe you are thinking, Why do we need to start new churches? In today's article, Winfield Bevins responds to six myths that commonly surround the mandate to plant churches.
Preaching and Communion in Missional Churches
Preaching and administering the sacrament can be an enhancement for contextual ministry, rather than a detriment. Read more from Travis Collins to learn about these opportunities.
Planting Churches to Fulfill the Biblical Mandate to Make Disciples
The biblical mandate for the church is to make disciples of all nations. In today's article, Robert Coleman explores this call and suggests that church planting is a unique way to fulfill this calling.
Are There Too Many Churches in America? Maybe Not Yet
Incarnation is not just a matter of tweaking our delivery method. It’s about planting new forms of church in bowling alleys, fitness centers, restaurants, etc.
Missional Pastors Are in Great Demand
Truly missional pastors are both missional and pastoral. And yet missional pastors understand that to be ingrown is to become flabby and weak as a congregation.
Re-Planting Historic Churches in City Centers
In today's Seven Minute Seminary video, Graham Singh challenges us to consider letting certain forms of church die, in order that new forms may live.