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You Should Be Thinking About 2050: North American Church Planting Capacity For the Next Generation
On July 23, the Send Institute convened a gathering of 17 thought leaders and heads of some of North...
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Defining a Multiplying Church
Defining a Multiplying Church What is a multiplying church? Evangelical church planting organizations...
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GROWTH POTENTIAL AND THE SMALL CHURCH
In an age where bigger is better, the standard for success is often measured by numerical growth. Yet,...
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Spiritual but Not Religious?
Rural churches have a window of opportunity to invite people to belong—the sweet spot of the overlap...
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Lessons Learned in the School of Farming
Over the years of ministry, I gained a greater appreciation for the theological, biblical, and ministry...
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Best Practices in Church Planting Systems
Are we seeing the shift from addition to multiplication reflected in church planting systems and structures? When...
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TURNAROUND PASTORS USE CRISIS TO LEAD!
TURNAROUND PASTORS USE CRISIS TO LEAD! January 22, 2020|Growth, Leadership, Pastoral Care, Rural Church...
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Communicating Across the Racial Divide
Communicating Across the Racial Divide Dying to Self In recent years, we have seen the emergence of Black...
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A Call for Rural Pastors
In 1835, realizing the strategic place the west would play in the future growth and vitality of the country,...
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The Ruralization of America
The ruralization of America is underway, and it has significant impact on our approach to ministry as...
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The Metrics of Mission: How to Count What Counts
The Metrics of Mission:  How to Count What Counts Five examples of kingdom behaviors that should be quantified. Numbers...
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Kingdom Patriotism
Kingdom Patriotism When we are captivated by the great treasure of Christ and his Kingdom, we’re positioned...
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