The Church and Dunbar’s Number
How large should your church be?
Silly question, you say. Depending on your theology or worldview, you might add:
* Large as possible! Bigger is better!
*...
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.
Social Media Best Practices: 5 Do’s and Don’ts
What are the things leaders should and should not do on social media? Heidi Heater shares some solid tips.
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.
Making Room for Community
One of the most important and often difficult aspects of church planting is creating community. Adam Knight shares some timely wisdom on accomplishing this task.
Why Anglicans Must Plant Churches
Why must Anglicans plant churches, and what about their tradition makes it a stream that enriches the mission of planting churches? In this video interview, Dan Alger offers wisdom and encouragement for those sensing a call to this particular vocation.
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.
A Fresh Expression of Church
Whether the church is growing or shrinking, there will always be some who are hurt, angered, or disappointed by it. But could there be fresh expressions, or non-traditional ways of imagining it, that could help restore people to God? Read more from Travis Collins today as he explains a new hope for local communities.
Do Politics and Church Planting Mix?
As a church planter, is it a bad idea to talk about politics, or could it be a way to open dialogue? Whatever your opinion may be, the topic will probably still come up. Here are some useful tips for navigating such conversations.