Church Planting
You Are a Husband
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 […]
Church Planting
Church Planting
A church planter’s wife
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
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Presentation is paramount
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 […]
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Symptoms of church planter burnout
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 […]
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How is restarting a church different than planting a church?
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 […]
Church Planting
Five questions for every church planter
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 […]
Church Planting
Church Planting
How is your focus?
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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A helping hand
by John Gross You cannot plant a church without help. How we choose to produce this help distinguishes the differences in church planting styles. Two approaches to church planting have become popular in the last […]
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Developing Proper Perspective
by John Gross Church planters must gain a proper perspective of where they are in relation to their field of service — understanding the social dynamics and the general demographics of the area. Every city, […]