PLANTING A CHURCH IN THE CITY
By Tim Keller, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Nearly all books and lectures on this subject outline how to plant a particular kind of church – either a particular denominational model or some other kind of model that works in a specific environment. But what are the principles for any church plant? Here are 5 elements I think you've got to have! > MORE

EVANGELISM: Spiritual Lifeblood of a Church Plant
By David Whitehead

“I've got some questions about that Christianity stuff, man". Tom, an art designer, was sitting next to me in my living room, having been brought by a mutual friend to our Thursday evening “Apprentice Night". What began innocently enough as an excuse for church members to get together around a home-cooked meal and watch the New York City-based reality show had quickly evolved into a weekly ritual where people were bringing non-Christian friends to hang out. Thus Tom and his probing question about Christianity. > MORE

WORSHIP AND CHURCH PLANTING
By Jonathan Gilley

Being a worship director has been a joyful experience. There is deep satisfaction in watching hearts being transformed through power of true worship. Whether it's an old hymn, a brand new worship song, a personal testimony or a liturgical corporate prayer, it's wonderful to see head knowledge of the Gospel change to heart knowledge. For me, this satisfaction is even more profound when I get to see people worshipping well through a new song that I've written. > MORE

CHURCH ESSENTIALS: The Healthy Biblical Church
By Allen Thompson

Church planters sometimes are so involved in the process of developing their new congregations that they can lose sight of what they should be seeking to build. The following statements are an attempt to build broad, positive guidelines for what a Biblical church ought to be. There is room for creative approaches, cultural relevancies, and different leadership styles. Each church is unique unto itself and circumstances will vary from community to community. All churches are in the process of growth and maturation. This document represents an ideal description of essential elements of a church towards which every church ought to be striving. > MORE

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