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Outsiders, like Reece Witherspoon characters, bring fresh perspectives to missional work, catalyzing transformation within communities.

Last time we considered 5 issues from inside the church (and the planter) as to why plants struggled, this time we’re considering 6 from the

This article explores five pitfalls that arise inside the church, and in a follow-up article, we’ll consider pitfalls from outside.

Is 'need' a good guide to where and why we should plant churches? What are some practical thoughts when considering church planting.

Interested in planting a church? In this blog we chat about a few things to think about before you get started...

Planting a church in some ways is like planting a garden. Just as each plant requires specific care and attention in different ways and in d

I remember first hearing about church planting when we were in Mexico City in 2007. Of course it was the next big thing. Missional...

In the journey of spiritual leadership, pastors are called to be not only shepherds but also soldiers in the battlefield of faith. The...

Introduction Evangelism, the spreading of the Gospel, is often seen as a task reserved for charismatic leaders and devoted missionaries....

Embarking on a journey as a solo pastor in a church planting scenario is a courageous endeavour, laden with challenges and opportunities...

In Monday's post, I considered the particular challenges with solo pastoring/planting, and ways in which discouragements and...

Part 1: The Trials of Solitude in Pastoral Ministry Planting a new church is both an exciting adventure, fraught with challenges and...

In our current church culture, there is a common struggle that many congregations face – the challenge of developing effective leaders. I...

A couple of weeks ago I conducted a short informal survey to answer a question that was scratching around in my head; is our leadership...

Often adding ‘outsiders’ to a pioneering church plant is a necessity, however, does adding more ‘outsiders’ help?

As part of my recent posts on the training of pastors and church planters I kept hearing a similar theme emerge - that there is a...

In any organisation, emerging leaders often find themselves at a crossroads where the pursuit of knowledge collides with the fear of...

In Monday’s blog (you can read it here) I walked through some points to think about when considering training pastors and church...

Introduction The task of how we train church planters is a question that I have had for a number of years now, and I think it is an...

Introduction Last Summer we were joined in Ireland by a French couple, Remi & Aurelie Marat, who are with us for a year in order to gain...