I recently posted about the things I miss from church planting serving in an established church. Church planting can be daunting, but the rewards from seeing pe
I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. I love the process of planting. I l
Recently I posted a funny video about what it takes to be a church planter. Want a laugh? Watch it HERE. I decided it might be a good idea to share what I really believe is necessary to be a church planter. Church planting is a difficult, but rewarding assignment in ministry. All pastors and planters should operate under a calling of God, but it does appear to me that there are some unique qualifications for church planters. From experience, here are five characteristics I believe it takes to be an effective church planter:
I’ve planted two churches. In each plant, God overwhelmed us continually with what He did among us. I feel humbled and blessed to be a part of such healthy en
My friend Tony Hill sent me this email this week asking me about our experience with church planting: (Tony is the mastermind behind my blog design.)