Ten years ago, Grace River Church was just a dream—an idea scribbled on a piece of paper. Church planting has been one of the most rewarding, humbling, and challenging things I’ve ever done. Looking back, I’ve learned five key lessons: be coachable, build a team, stay connected, engage your community, and stay focused. […]
Cahaba City Church launched in Trussville, AL, on February 16, 2025, with 107 attendees and two baptisms. […]
Andrew York ordained into the Gospel ministry. […]
New Life Baptist Church in Locust Grove, OK holds charter service. […]
Over the last decade, there has been a renewed emphasis and focus on church planting in the BBFI. This is good news for the Fellowship. The BBFI was its healthiest when there was a strong […]
On August 9 – 13, Fellowship and ministry leaders from around the country met in Rapid City, South Dakota, to visit and encourage some of the newest BBFI-approved church planters. The team included Terry and […]
BBFI 3rd VP shares what is needed for church planting. […]
Many of us would admit that much too often we begin our strategies, plans and ideas without seeking the will of God. How often have we had a thought or an idea for our church […]
As a church planter, you will have to manage your time and prioritize a number of items that should all be first on your list. You will learn there has to be a balance. There is […]
Planting a church requires gifts that are imperative and can only be supplied by the Holy Spirit. It is not necessary to have all of these gifts in their fullness, but I would say to […]
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