Church Planting

I just did a search for "lakeland church" church on Google and below you can see the sponsored responses that came up. Pretty cool, we've all sprouted from the same branch and are now blossoming on our own! The websites for these churches are: Church of the Highlands, Pastor Don Dodge Journey Church, Pastor Adam Mayfield Go Church Lakeland, Pastor Robert Beckman. From this same branch but growing farther from the source are Church of the Highlands - Port Orange, Pastor Hal Haller... Read Full Story

Here's just a portion of Brad Abare's latest over at Church Marketing Sucks: I think this is what Jesus is saying. Get personal. Don't get too caught up in all the hype and hoopla of how you're going to reach people and just reach people. Right where they're at. And make sure when you're reaching people that you do it boldly. Shine a spotlight on the message and make it stand out. Don't hide it! Be salty. Be transparent. Think local. And keep it simple, so that ... My house will be full... Read Full Story

The line up for the 2008 National New Church Conference is looking pretty awesome! Already on the list is Tim Keller, Andy Stanley, Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson. Now, if it all pans out Rick Warren will also be there! This is "inside info" (j/k) from Dave's Blog. I was there last year and caught Alan in a breakout session but with him leading a main session it should be incredible! See you there? Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Church Planting". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story

We need to make sure our attenders feel comfortable and confident in inviting their unchurched friends to our church. That's the gist of Mark's latest post and I agree totally. He uses the title, "Turning attenders into Inviters". That said, I personally feel that trying to do this with a lot of "happy-happy, joy-joy" seeker sensitive crap is a turn off for anyone with a morsel of intelligence. (in no way am I making assumptions into Marks ministry because I know nothing about it, from here... Read Full Story