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Church Planting Archive
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Erick Puentez’s Church Planting Proposal
Posted on June 3, 2011 | No CommentsI asked Erick permission to post his church planting proposal. Great job, Erick, I pray that the Lord blesses you as you serve Him and His kingdom. PDF - A Church Planting Proposal [Erick Puentez] -
MVC Elders’ Affirmation of Baptism
Posted on November 19, 2010 | No CommentsChristian Baptism is a sovereign New Covenant ordinance of the Lord in which repentant believers submit themselves to immersion in water in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit at the hands of an authorized disciple. This act is a... -
MVC Elders’ Affirmation of the Church
Posted on November 18, 2010 | No CommentsThe elders of Murrieta Valley Church believe in the one universal Church, composed of all those, in every time and place, who are chosen in Christ and united to Him through faith by the Spirit in one Body, with Christ Himself as the all- supplying,... -
Five Advantages of Church-Based Counseling
Posted on November 10, 2010 | No CommentsArticle By Deepak Reju “God knows me well,” a friend once said to me. “He knew that, apart from the accountability and love that comes from a Christian community, I would not survive in this world.” God never meant for Christians to live alone. Through... -
Church Planting Resources
Posted on November 9, 2010 | No CommentsHighly Recommended Childers, Steven L., 2006 Church Planter Training Manual: A Gospel-Centered Approach. Orlando, FL: Global Church Advancement, Inc. Keller, Timothy and Allen Thompson, 2002 Church Planter Manual: A Church Multiplication Handbook (Center-City Church Planting). New York: Redeemer Church Planting Center. Lovelace, Richard, 1985 Renewal... -
The Two Experiences of a Counter-Culture
Posted on November 9, 2010 | No CommentsThe gospel transforms an individual from the realm of separation from God’s blessings into a personal relationship with God. This personal impact of the gospel is often taught by preachers But the gospel does more than just have an individual impact on a person. The... -
Who Should Not Be in the Driver Seat
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsI went to Ride Rite Motorcycle Training a few weeks ago which I would recommend for anyone who rides street motorcycles, even if you have been riding for years. It was very educational but a lots of fun too, especially because I went with three... -
The Church-city of God
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe church began in the Garden of Eden where God instructed Adam to “multiply and fill the earth,” building cities and civilization out of the resources of Creation. The civilization of earth was intended to glorify God. Adam was given every gift needed to accomplish... -
The Church is an Outpost of Heaven
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsIn Acts 16, God called the Apostle Paul to go to Macedonia which is a territory that is commonly today called Greece. Paul followed God’s call and went to the city of Philippi which had received its name from Philip of Macedon (the father of... -
The City of God in Philippi
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsThere is an ancient Jewish prayer that says, “Thank God I am not a woman, a slave, or a pagan.” But according to a different worldview, the Apostle Paul went to Philippi in Acts 16 and built a church with a woman named Lydia, a... -
The Church Cultivates a Counter Culture
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsWe must be very aware of the great challenges that lie before us to help our people live out their faith. Christians are asking us the right questions and we are seeing our “philosophy of ministry” mature into actual “living ministry” right before our eyes!... -
Demographic Data Sources
Posted on November 19, 2009 | 1 CommentCity-data.com U.S. Census Bureau -
Church Planting Action Plan: Memphis
Posted on November 16, 2009 | 1 CommentS C Church A Church Planting Prospectus Our Purpose SCC exists to joyfully bring God glory by transforming individuals, the Greater Memphis area, and other parts of the world with the power of the gospel. Our Vision To be a healthy church that balances worship,... -
Church Planting Action Plan: Orlando
Posted on November 16, 2009 | No CommentsTable of Contents Our Purpose. 1 Our Core Values and Vision. 1 Our Target Area. 4 Our Philosophy of Ministry. 6 Worship. 6 Learning. 7 Evangelism.. 8 Fellowship. 10 Social Concern. 11 Our Ministry Strategy. 11 Our Core Beliefs. 15 Our Projected Ministry Timeline. 16... -
A Church’s Purpose Statement
Posted on November 4, 2009 | No CommentsOur Vision: “Our church exists to exalt Christ and manifest His Kingdom through the power of the Spirit to the glory of the Father as His covenant people.” Our Mission: It is our mission that our church would become a community that is being freed... -
Twenty Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting a Church
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsIs my primary motivation for considering church planting the glory and worship of God and not primarily dissatisfaction with my present situation? Am I truly convinced that church planting is the most effective strategy under heaven to advance the kingdom of God, make disciples of... -
Confirm a Church Planter’s Calling
Posted on September 20, 2009 | No CommentsThe Importance of a Clear Call to Church Planting The first lecture of my church planting class each semester is always an exegesis of 2Timothy 2:1-7. That text has been my source of strength through the years in ministry. Timothy was very discouraged in the... -
What does it take to be an effective church planter?
Posted on September 10, 2009 | 1 CommentCharles Ridley conducted a study of church planters in the United States and Canada. His subjects in the study represented 13 Protestant denominations. Based upon his research and subsequent field testing, he developed a list of 13 prominent performance dimensions. For over a decade, these... -
Book Review: Church Planting Movements
Posted on September 9, 2009 | 1 CommentBy David Garrison Reviewed by Ed Roberts Church Planting Movements: How God Is Redeeming a Lost World WIGTake Resources, 2003. 362 pages. $18.95 Sometimes a book contains important biblical truths and helpful suggestions even though its theological methodology or hermeneutic is flawed. In that situation,... -
Seven Seasons of Church Planting
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Pragmatism, Pragmatism Everywhere!
Posted on July 13, 2009 | No CommentsBy Andy Johnson A friend and I were riding in his car after lunch vigorously discussing a controversial topic in missiology, and with good reason. We served together on the board of trustees for a mission sending organization, and a number of board members had... -
Will the Real Church Planter Please Stand Up
Posted on April 30, 2009 | 1 CommentMuch of the Church is in competition with the world for popularity these days. The world is very good at capturing people’s attention and affections because it targets and appeals to the pleasures of humanity. The church, on the other hand, tends to be very... -
How Do We Revitalize Dead Churches?
Posted on April 13, 2009 | No CommentsWe should help dying churches plant new churches. It very well may result in two vibrant churches; it will at least produce one vibrant church; it is doubtful that it will produce two dying churches. Why might this work? It will work because this is... -
Which Generation is Your Church Filled With?
Posted on May 5, 2008 | No CommentsIn the first generation truth is a conviction. Those who hold that conviction, hold it dearly. They do not know the meaning of compromise. They are willing to die for what they believe to be true. In the second generation the conviction becomes a belief.... -
Know Your Audience
Posted on December 11, 2007 | 14 CommentsLike a missionary.Do you live like a missionary in your “Jerusalem”?I know many conservatives balk at any talk of contextualizing the gospel. But let me ask you: do you preach out of an English translation of the Bible, does your church have a men’s ministry,... -
Relating to a Torn Heart
Posted on December 3, 2007 | 4 Commentsby Jason Robertson Watch this short video as Les Miles talks about his love for both LSU and Michigan. Then read my reflections below and how it relates to pastoring. When I watched this video I got a little emotional because I can relate to... -
How’s This for a Church Covenant?!
Posted on November 29, 2007 | 1 CommentDavid Fairchild is a church planter in San Diego. His church Kaleo is a great example of a church that understands the mission of God’s people in this world. Recently he preached a sermon entitled “One Anothering” and spoke of Kaleo’s Community Covenant. It is... -
McCoy’s Mission to Suburbia
Posted on November 27, 2007 | No CommentsI want to thank Steve McCoy for this online list of resources for churches in Suburbia! I was in San Diego a few weeks ago meeting with Dick Kaufmann (from Redeemer Church NY) and 14 other church planters who are in the urban San Diego... -
Born to Plant a Church
Posted on November 26, 2007 | No CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
When God’s People Worship, Sinners are Converted
Posted on November 14, 2007 | 6 CommentsRecently I had was blessed to discuss with some brothers the evangelistic power found in a church that truly worships. In recent decades, seeker-churches had “dumbed-down” their worship services to try to appeal to the world. They even used secular songs, skits and drama, stand-up... -
Be Both
Posted on November 6, 2007 | 6 Comments“Evangelistic” is the adjective form of the noun “evangelist.”An “evangelistic” church preaches the gospel calling people to repentance.An “evangelistic” church exhorts the gospel and calls people to a decision.“Evangelistic” churches strive to be attract the lost that they may come, hear, and be converted. “Missional”... -
Human Tetris
Posted on November 5, 2007 | 3 CommentsWhat happens when pastors try to get their church to fit every religious fad? Well, it reminds me of “Human Tetris.” Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Four Questions Everybody Asks
Posted on November 2, 2007 | No CommentsListen here to a short MP3 of Voddie Baucham speaking at the Desiring God 2006 National Conference. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Theology before Methodology
Posted on October 30, 2007 | No CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
New Methods !?!?
Posted on October 30, 2007 | 1 CommentOften I see my colleagues cringe when the talk of new methodology comes up. I think the problem arises from the fact that we are convinced that our biblical theology has a great impact upon “the way we do church.” So “new” methodology sounds like... -
Two Hands
Posted on October 29, 2007 | No CommentsGuard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Trendy Pastors
Posted on October 15, 2007 | 7 Commentsthe following was posted by Keith from Oklahoma on his blog (see below for Jason’s comments): The men pictured above are all pastors of “churches” (in some cases, I use the term loosely) that appeal to “seekers” or what I call “emergent” types. They have... -
Should We Be an Evangelistic or Missional Church?
Posted on October 10, 2007 | 3 Commentsby Jason RobertsonTim Keller asserts that churches need to structure their church to inhabit its culture. For instance, a church in a metropolitan city needs to be prepared to communicate the gospel effectively in every ministry of the church to a generation that does not... -
Debating Tim Keller’s Evangelistic Worship Model
Posted on October 8, 2007 | 1 CommentClick here for a 30 minute MP3 debate between Jason and Genediscussing Tim Keller’s “Evangelistic Worship Model”based on Acts 2. Read this short .pdf for an understanding ofTim’s “Evangelistic Worship” Model Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
What does Missional mean?
Posted on October 3, 2007 | No CommentsThe term “missional” has become a popular word among Southern Baptist. It is also popular among Wesleyans, Presbyterians, Assemblies, EV Frees, and Nazarenes. Ed Stetzer, a leading SBC missiologist and graduate of Southern Seminary, realizes that the word means different things to different people. “I... -
Objections to Church Planting
Posted on September 28, 2007 | No Commentsby Jason RobertsonAccording to their website Stuart Murray is a trainer and consultant under the auspices of the Anabaptist Network. Based in Oxford, he travels widely in the UK and overseas and works with local churches, mission agencies, denominational leaders, conferences and individuals. He has... -
Many Ethnicities, One Race
Posted on September 25, 2007 | No Commentsby Thabiti Anyabwile Perhaps the longest running conversation between Blacks and Whites in America is a conversation about race. It’s a conversation that started in 1619 in Jamestown, Virginia as slavery and the trans-Atlantic slave trade began. The conversation moved through the Civil War, through... -
Elements of Missional
Posted on September 21, 2007 | 1 CommentThe following five “Elements of Missional Churches” was produced by Tim Keller six years ago. What do you think of these elements? 1. Discourse in the vernacular. In ‘Christendom’ there is little difference between the language inside and outside of the church. Documents of the... -
When You Think Your Church Plant Will Fail
Posted on September 19, 2007 | 1 Commentby Jason RobertsonPlanting a church is one of the most difficult and exciting things I have ever done in my life. Six years into it I finally have complete confidence that it will survive. Of course, I have always had confidence (some may say that... -
The Importance of Theology when Church Planting
Posted on September 18, 2007 | 2 Commentsby Jason RobertsonMost of the time when church planters are first thinking about “how to plant a church” they begin by studying all the different models of church planting. They read many books and go to many seminars looking for which model seems most relevant... -
Mark Driscoll’s Good Soldier Video
Posted on May 7, 2007 | 9 CommentsAlright, this is a strange one. This short video was shown two weeks ago at the National New Church Conference in Orlando. Mark makes an appeal for focusing on the “men, mission, and message” of biblical church planting. There has been some controversy surrounding this... -
The Unenlightenment: Celebrating Ambiguity
Posted on July 23, 2005 | No Comments“(We) operate with a liquid system that celebrates ambiguity, openness and change. A system which is as unambiguous as possible about our ambiguity, clear about our lack of clarity and insightful with regards to our blindness.” This is just a taste of what is posted...