Last week I kicked off a series of posts called “The Four Loves of a Church Planter.” Here’s a link to the first post in case you missed it: http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/blog/2009/04/02/the-four-loves-of-a-church-planter-1/ The next love of a successful church planter is their (drumroll please)… SPOUSE We have all read and spoken about the painful and damaging ravages of divorce, and how the … Read More
The Four Loves of a Church Planter #1
This morning I’d like to start a new series of posts about something I have been thinking about for a while. In coaching, training, and observing hundreds of church planters over the years, I have noticed a few things that all successful church planters have in common. It’s not going to be a series of posts about worship styles, haircuts, … Read More
Church Planting Q & A – Post-Launch
I’m wrapping up a series of Church Planting Q & A’s today that I started a couple of weeks ago. I hope you’ve enjoyed this Q & A series as much as I have. And THANK YOU to all who joined me for the Launch Conference in Baltimore last week. I love to hear and answer questions from church planters, … Read More
Church Planting Q & A – First Baptism
I “launched” a series of church planting Q & A’s last week in celebration of springtime here on my blog and in preparation for tomorrow’s LAUNCH Conference in Baltimore. Here’s today’s question… Q: We only launched our new church a few weeks ago we and we already have close to 20 people who’ve indicated a first time decision to follow … Read More
Church Planting Q & A – Launch in Different Cultures
Here’s today’s church planting Q & A: Q: I planted a multi-ethnic church in Seattle area about 8 years ago and it’s going well. God now has relocated me to plant a church in Los Angeles area but it is a Korean speaking church. I’m contemplating attending the one-day Launch Conference in Baltimore on March 17th. Before I make a … Read More
Church Planting Q & A – First Membership Class
With the beginning of spring just around the corner and the new growth that comes with it, I’d like to do a series of “Church Planting Q & A’s” here at the blog. It also just so happens that my only scheduled Launch Conference for 2009 is coming up in just about a week – next Tuesday, March 17 – … Read More
I Love Church Planters!
I’m honored to be a part of an incredible lineup of speakers today at the ChurchPlanters.com Conference near Atlanta. There is something exhilarating about being in a room full of people who are so passionate and driven by God’s call on their lives that they are stepping out to start new churches all over the country. I love to think … Read More
Q&A: How Do I talk about Preview Services?
Question: How do you pitch preview services best. I’m clear on not using the terminology “preview service” or “practice service”. Do you go with like a “try it before you buy it” or “test drive” theme? Any advise on how you advertise this and personally invite? Kerrick Thomas my co-author on Launch:Starting A New Church from Scratch answers: First of … Read More
Last Call: NEW Church Planting Tele-Coaching Begins Thursday
The latest round of Church Planter Tele-Coaching begins this Thursday, December 11. Don’t miss this opportunity for hands-on coaching where you’ll learn to: * Launch Large * Launch Quickly * Raise Funds * Develop a Staff Team * Reach the Unchurched and so much more! Plus hands on guidance and advice in real time as you launch your new church. … Read More
Q & A: How Does a Church Plant Obtain 501(c)3 Status
Here’s a frequently asked question we receive from church planters: Do you have any resources available on applying for 501(c) 3 status. when to, how to, etc.? I would like donations to our church plant and tithes to be tax deductable. Scott Whitaker, Director of Training and Events for CLI answers: You have a great question. We encourage church planters … Read More