Four Ways to Practice Authentic Love

Jul 24, 2023

Four Ways to Practice Authentic Love

How can we model love that is authentic? What does genuine love require?

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Why is a Spiritual Filter Vital?

Jul 20, 2023

Church Planting Basic Training

Why is a Spiritual Filter Vital?

What is a spiritual filter? It is the standard which every part of your ministry must use as the test of a worthy endeavor. Here are some guidelines for forming the spiritual filter.

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How Do We Convince a Pastor to Count on Our Core Group?

Jul 13, 2023

Church Planting Basic Training

How Do We Convince a Pastor to Count on Our Core Group?

A pastor candidating in an established church is a bit like dating toward a marriage. But the “wife” (the church) has an proven track record of faithfulness which the candidate can look to for reassurance that the church will be a good match.

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What are Key Qualities in a Founding Pastor?

Jul 6, 2023

Church Planting Basic Training

What are Key Qualities in a Founding Pastor?

No two church-plant situations are exactly alike. Some are driven upfront by a qualified pastor who is actively putting together a core group. Others are driven by an established church that is seeking to extend its influence and the reach of the gospel via church-planting. And still others—the primary focus of this series of articles—are driven by concerned Christians in a geographic area in need of a biblical church. In the last two scenarios, what are key qualities in a founding pastor?

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