Church Planting

“Inevitably, the issue of church size enters the discussion. They say things like, “We’d like to do more, but we’re just a small church.” … Sometimes, comments about size serve as a cover for different concerns.” - Lifeway

Planting a Spanish-speaking church … in small town Wisconsin - GARBC

“In addition to their sending church and CBM, the Robbinses formed a church planting team that includes 24 churches and 30 individuals to make their vision a reality.” - GARBC

“I would argue that…. every additional service a church holds could be a new congregation that the church multiplies.” - 9 Marks

“We have learned that we don’t have to be a big church to do something great for the Lord….We constantly remind ourselves that church planting is not about the mother church’s seating capacity but its sending capacity.” - GARBC

“An interview with Casey Lute, pastor of Peace Bible Church, Salem, Oregon, planted in 2023, and Tim Baker, pastor of its mother church, Bethany Baptist Church, Salem, Oregon” - GARBC

“Without Timothaine missions, many churches would fail to prosper and may even falter. …. If Pauline missions doesn’t exist, then the ends of the earth will never be reached….Both Timothaine and Pauline missions, therefore, are necessary.” - 9 Marks

“Trend 1: Kingdom Over Church…Trend 2: Networks and Denominations … Trend 3: If It Doesn’t Work [pragmatism]… Trend 4: Cities and the Missing Middle … Trend 5: Quick Starts and Short-Sightedness” - 9 Marks

“…the smaller the launch, the slower or less likely a church is to be financially self-sustaining.” - CToday

“In England, some rally to restore aging and emptying Anglican sites, while diverse congregations look beyond traditional sanctuaries.” - C.Today