Apart from his wife and family, the number one asset to the church planter is his pulpit. There are three subjects that must be mastered in regards to the pastor’s presentation of the sermon. Without question, […]
In a life of over 55 years of ministry, one of the greatest lessons I have learned and one of the best pieces of advice I could ever give a church planter would be to […]
I can think of no greater element that has brought about the casualty of a church planter than forgetting that he is a husband. In a 1982 Frank and Ernest comic strip, Bob Thaves wrote […]
by John Gross Wives of church planters were asked, “If you could give one piece of advice to the wife of a potential church planter, what would it be?” Here are some of their responses
by John Gross As a church planter, you need to consider your appearance, attitude, countenance, and the spirit of your message when delivering it. The following four elements of preparation will determine the outcome of […]
by John Gross Some have asked, “How do I know if I am suffering from burnout?” Signs of church-planting burnout include losing your thrill for planting, not wanting to go to your office, chronic fatigue […]
by John Gross Ralph Wilson, in his article “Restart,” states, “One of the most common blocks to growth in a declining or dying congregation is leadership that is closed to faith and a vision of […]
by John Gross Although there are many questions a church planter should ask himself before accepting the responsibility, here are five questions he must be able to answer “yes” to. Can I say I have […]
by John Gross Planting a church requires focus. As a church planter you have multiple tasks, but the majority of your focus should revolve around: Your personal spiritual development and your relationships with the unchurched. […]
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