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...

Love or Church Planting?

By Daphne Kirk, www.Gnation2gnation.com; Twitter: daphnekirk We are not commanded to plant churches, but to “obey.” The early church acted in obedience to the great commission, they were motivated by love for Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit. They did not...