Jul 13, 2023
Church Planting Basic Training
How Do We Convince a Pastor to Count on Our Core Group?
A pastor candidating in an established church is a bit like dating toward a marriage. But the “wife” (the church) has an proven track record of faithfulness which the candidate can look to for reassurance that the church will be a good match.
Jul 6, 2023
Church Planting Basic Training
What are Key Qualities in a Founding Pastor?
No two church-plant situations are exactly alike. Some are driven upfront by a qualified pastor who is actively putting together a core group. Others are driven by an established church that is seeking to extend its influence and the reach of the gospel via church-planting. And still others—the primary focus of this series of articles—are driven by concerned Christians in a geographic area in need of a biblical church. In the last two scenarios, what are key qualities in a founding pastor?
Jun 29, 2023
Church Planting Basic Training
What Does a Quality Core Group Look Like?
A number of years ago when I attended a church-planting seminar, the speaker gave a blunt and direct assessment of a possible church-plant scenario. He warned, “Remember that church plants attract the weirdos who come out of the shadows when they smell a chance to have power in a church.” He went on to warn with less humor that some may be interested in a church plant because they see it as an opportunity to bring their particular brand of “THIS is how to do church” to a group of people and have influence over others. So, to alleviate fear of this possibility, let me propose what a quality core group looks like.
Jun 22, 2023
Church Planting Basic Training
What is the First Step in Planting a Church?
There are many facets to being part of a church plant. There are variables such as the core group, the founding pastor, finances, meeting space, philosophy of ministry, and theology, just to name a few. But if you find yourself in a situation in which you may be observing the need for a new church in your area, there is only one starting point: prayer.
