By Jonny Pollock

Church planting's blank page is terrifying, demanding decisions and multiplying anxieties. The Gospel offers comfort: The work belongs to God first; we create in community; newness is normal; grace displaces perfectionism; and present anxiety points to future glory. The empty page is an invitation to depend more deeply on God's sufficiency, joining Him in His work.

By James B. Carroll

There is no “ideal” profile for a church planter. A church planter is a pastor who invests his time and energy to till new soil, plant fresh seed, cultivate growth, and celebrate a harvest.

By Brad Walker

Did I kill my sending church? This is a complicated question, one that can hardly be answered in a quick yes or no. Before I attempt to answer that and provide some lessons that we’ve learned, a little background.

By Brad Bell

Right now there is a buzz about churches and sending. Although missions involvement over the past few decades for many churches has simply looked like donating money, things are starting to move in an exciting way. Pastors and churches are recognizing there’s more to God’s mission than “Pay, pray, and stay out of the way.” It’s an exciting twist in the narrative of the church and missions.