Local Church Topic

The Role and Authority of the Pastor in Church Planting
Pastors Should Take Point in Planting New Churches
Dr. Tim Cruse
December 08, 2011
The church at Antioch in Acts 13 sent out men who were called, qualified, and capable. They were not looking for somewhere to send someone to be “an encouragement” to them. They were not looking for a place of service elsewhere for those who could not or would not serve effectively in their own local church.
Church Planting, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership, Staff Development

3 Steps to Significant Growth
Praying and Preparing for Church Growth
Dr. Mike Mutchler
November 15, 2011
Every pastor wants his church to grow. Many pastors do not realize that they often hold the key to significant growth. We know that God ultimately blesses a church with numerical growth as He sees fit, but the pastor can unlock the door to usher in this growth if he is willing to pay the price.
Church Growth, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership, Staff Development

What to Look for in a Church Planter
7 Important Areas to Be in Agreement On
Dr. Bud Calvert
November 08, 2011
There are several things that are extremely important when you look for someone who is qualified to be sent out from your church to plant another. Although you are not looking for an exact clone of yourself, you do need to make sure that you and this church planter are compatible in a number of areas.
Church Planting, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership

Stewarding the Gospel through Missions
3 Lessons from Acts 13
Dr. Paul Chappell
October 31, 2011
God has given us the answer that the world needs—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But what do we do with this treasure? How do we steward the Gospel? How can we get this truth into all the world?
Christian Living, Local Church, Missions

United—Fighting for the Next Generation
Bible Principles to Help Teens Develop a Walk with God
Cary Schmidt
October 25, 2011
The contemporary church is seeing a mass exodus of young adults walking away from their faith in their late teens and early twenties. Some studies say the percentage is around 80% while others estimate it to be much higher. The statistic highlights major failures in many contemporary church ministries on a number of levels, but not all churches are seeing this lack of fruit.
Family, Local Church, Mentoring, Parenting, Student Ministry

The Approval Syndrome
Why We must Look to the Lord for Approval
Dr. R. B. Ouellette
October 17, 2011
I must confess, I am unusual. I have never led our church to join a fellowship or an association of churches (although I have been kicked out of one that our church had united with before I became Pastor).
Accountability, Authority, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership

3 Characteristics of a Strong Church
The Pattern from 1 Thessalonians
Troy Calvert
September 23, 2011
Paul planted a church in Thessalonica, the capital and largest city of Macedonia, on his second missionary journey. The first chapter of his first letter lays out for us the characteristics of a strong church.
Authenticity, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership

We Are Independent But Not Isolated
7 Reasons We Are Compelled to Work Together
Kevan Bartlett
May 31, 2011
I am an independent Baptist not only by my heritage but also by personal conviction. I am thankful for the godly men who led a great surge of the independent movement in the 1940s and 50s.
Church Planting, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership

Here We Go
3 Aspects of the Great Commission
Dr. Mike Norris
May 27, 2011
In Mark 16, the disciples were at an obvious transition in their lives. They had sat at the feet of Jesus and now they were receiving instruction from the Lord Himself.
Local Church, Pastoral Leadership, Soulwinning

Replacing the Nails
New Churches Must Be Planted
Rob Badger
April 19, 2011
The book of Ezra tells the story of God’s people rebuilding the temple of God. The temple was a very important fixture in the worship and relationship of God to His people, the nation of Israel.
Church Planting, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership
Syndicate content

Categories

1 Pastoral Leadership
2 Sermon Helps
3 Outreach & Discipleship
4 Student Ministry
5 Adult Classes
6 Ladies Ministry
7 Music Ministry
8 Media & Technology
9 Children's Ministry
10 Christian Education
11 Church Planting
12 Secretarial & Support
13 Missions
14 Family Helps
15 Singles Ministry
16 Christian Living
17 Book Reviews
18 Current Events