Unchurched Americans – defined in this survey as those who had not attended a church, mosque or synagogue in the past six months, except for religious holidays or special events – prefer churches that look more like a medieval cathedral over contemporary church buildings, according to a study conducted by LifeWay Research. Survey results, as [...]
Archive for April, 2008
As I talk to fellow church planters, listen, and partner with others that are plowing this pioneer territory, one thing I notice that seems to be very visual for all of us: Spiritual Warfare- that conflict and spiritual struggle among Christians. It can come in all kinds of forms: Mental distraction, depression, discouragement, trials, broken dreams, [...]
Steve Sjogren has written an amazing article called “The Patron Saint of Church Starters.” Don’t miss it. Every planter and launch team member needs to read this one. It’s a huge encouragement. Read it here.
Believe it or not, both of these guys pastor churches that were church plants. I love ‘em both! Ed planted Fellowship and John Osteen planted Lakewood. Both are adding amazing value to people around the world! Before Jim Valvano died, he said there are three things we need to do everyday and one of these you [...]
We will go through several stages as a new church plant. Here is where we are and where we are going: 1. The Call Stage- This is the dream stage, formation stage, and conception part of birthing the new church. God must call us to this task. No doubt the call is upon us and [...]
I dare you give based on what you want to earn. I would rather God owe me than me owe Him.
Church planting is a great evangelism strategy! It has really taken on a world and personality of its own over the last eight years. There is a huge fraternity of brotherhood and kingdom-mindedness unlike what you see, oftentimes, in the established church. The difference: When an established church hears you are planting in the same [...]
This is our Origin Church mascot……..just kidding! The kids have been asking me to put Lulu on the blog. Well, I guess I will. She is a part of our family, for sure. She’s a good friend, loves to travel, sleep, and eat. Because of our died in the wool loyalty to the Georgia Bulldogs, [...]
A church name is always a challenge when starting a new church. Our new church plant name is Origin Church. In searching out professional namers for world-wide corporations, I found several thoughts about what a name should be: 1. It should stand out. 2. It should be appropriately descriptive. 3. It should be easy to [...]
