Today’s guest blog comes to us from Ron Edmonson, church leader, planter, and pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to his role as pastor, Ron specializes in organizational leadership where he consults with church and ministry leaders. Church planting is a difficult, but rewarding assignment in ministry. So is church revitalization. I’ve been trying to make … Read More
The Church Planter’s Call to a Place
“It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called home to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance” (Heb. 11:8). The call to a specific place can come as part of your original calling, or later. Generally, there is a clear correlation between who you are and the place God calls … Read More
The Church Planter’s Call to Understand His Spouse’s Call
“This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. Since they are no longer two but one” (Mark 10:7-8). If you are married, God will not call you without confirming the call in your spouse. Go slowly in this area and communicate clearly with your spouse … Read More
How to Know Your Calling As A Church Planter
If you have been called to start a church, not only will the calling be undeniable, but you will also be able to trust that God will equip and empower you to do the work that He sets before you. When He is the one who has chosen you, it is because He knows that you can fulfill the … Read More
The #1 Mistake Church Planters Make When Launching a New Church
Did you know– The majority of church starts fail within the first year. Why? Because the majority of church planters start churches without a clear calling from God. In order to plant a healthy church, you have to know that you are undeniably called by God. Period. So do you know for sure that God has called you to start a new Church? … Read More
9 Characteristics of a Church Planter (Part 3 of 3)
I’m wrapping up a my 3 part series of posts today about those characteristics that are essential for a church planter to be successful. You can read the first 2 posts here and here. Drum roll please… Here are the final three: 7. Must be Motivated and Driven to Succeed I spend a lot of time in my church planting … Read More
9 Characteristics of a Church Planter (Part 2 of 3)
Yesterday I started a series of posts (click here to read Part 1) about the characteristics of a successful church planter. Here are the next few: 4. Must Display Confidence and Optimism about the Task at Hand I am constantly amazed by how many church planters (and pastors) I meet who are pessimistic and insecure. It makes me wonder who … Read More
9 Characteristics of a Church Planter (Part 1 of 3)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – starting a new church is an heroic venture and, if God has called you to it, there’s nothing else like it. I was reading this post and it sparked that there are also 9 Characteristics of a Church Planter: 1. Must Complement Vision by Working toward Goals, Setting Up Accountability … Read More