Is your congregation planning something new? If so, there are five key questions you can ask yourself and the group with which you are working. The five questions apply to almost every kind of...
Church planting is different than establishing satellites, multi-sites, a new worship service or a separate non-profit. Church planting is establishing a new congregation in a new location. This...
Are you a clergyperson starting at a congregation? I’m sure you want to start well. It can be a challenge to prayerfully navigate all the demands placed upon you.
Most clergy don’t move often...
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This resource is a good starting point for those thinking about starting a new church --- read about the story of Journey Church in New York City and gain from the experiences of the two pastors...
Writted by a United Methodist leader, this article offers 50 helpful actions that congregations can take to ease clergy leadership transitions.
This resource is written for pastors in a new congregation, helping them assess trust level, learning how to deal with difficult behavior, and how to best get to know parishoners.
This resource is for individuals interested in starting a new church and shows how to overcome inevitable challenges, all while focusing on the most important part --- sharing God's love with...
This comprehensive book is perfect for people interested in starting a church. More specifically, for people who want a step-by-step process that gives the nuts and bolts of church planting,...
This seminary textbook on "practical theology" will help congregational leaders who want to understand how the congregation functions and how to build on successes.
Church planters, here is “an online hub” for church multiplication resources. New Churches is brought to you by veteran church start pastor and educator Ed Stetzer and Daniel Im, director of church...
This book completes a three-part series on navigating pastoral transitions in Roman Catholic congregations. This resource focuses on how incoming priests can ease their transition and build...
This organization provides coaching and assessments to help leaders plant new churches.
This resource identifies the nine leadership behaviors that will aid in a smooth transition to new clergy leadership.
