The Importance of Vision in Church Planting

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv An essential element in the establishment of new churches is the cell pastor’s vision. I’m referring to the vision to understand the needs of the city and then God’s plan and response for the planting of new churches. I’m referring...

What Makes a Good Church Planter?

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com There are several lists that describe the characteristics of successful church planters. Most will talk about things like vision, faith, resiliency, relational, inspirational, integrity, calling, evangelist, discipler, planner,...

Why Plant Churches?

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Jesus says to go and make disciples of all the nations. One way to fulfill Jesus’ command is through establishing local churches, as shown in the New Testament. Peter Wagner, missiologist, former church planter, and author...

Traits of a Church Planter

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  The desire to plant a church is not the same as a call to plant. Before we release people to start churches, we need to honestly evaluate their readiness to do so.  I encourage anyone who is seeking to plant to go through an...