by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke We’re looking at the lessons that can be learned in “Bootstrapping” a Church Plant (starting with little or no outside financial support). Click here to read the first, second, and third posts in this series. Here are today’s lessons: 4. FOCUS: YOU’LL STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR CHURCH’S VISION Bootstrapping will force you to drill … Read More
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant – Part 1
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke As we gear up for our Launch Conference, I wanted to share a set of blogs we did for Church Planters dealing with the reality of finances in a new Launch. You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Money makes the world go ‘round.” While those of us in ministry understand the skewed nature of … Read More
Church Planting Focus – Principle of Spiritual Readiness
In preparation for my upcoming One Day Launch Conference in Orlando on April 13, I want to do a series of blog posts on church planting. In my book Launch, I do a whole section on developing a strategy. One of the tips that I remind myself and staff of is the “Principle of Spiritual Readiness.” After years of doing … Read More
Attn: Church Planters – Join Me In Orlando NEXT Friday for The One Day Launch Conference!
Let’s face it – church planting is difficult. Successful church planters must have a unique faith, a clear call from God and a leadership ability that sets them apart. Starting a new church is both a profound spiritual journey and a challenging entrepreneurial endeavor all at the same time. Compounding all this is that many church planters feel as though … Read More