Jul 24, 2023
Four Ways to Practice Authentic Love
How can we model love that is authentic? What does genuine love require?
Jul 20, 2023
Church Planting Basic Training
Why is a Spiritual Filter Vital?
What is a spiritual filter? It is the standard which every part of your ministry must use as the test of a worthy endeavor. Here are some guidelines for forming the spiritual filter.
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?
