Church planting is relational because the gospel is relational. When Jesus commissioned the disciples to “go and make disciples,” it was understood this would take place within the scope of relationships. Think about it. You can’t share the gospel …
Do’s and Don’ts of Recruiting
Let’s face it. We all need volunteers. If it weren’t for volunteers in our churches guests wouldn’t be greeted, kids wouldn’t be taught, and coffee wouldn’t be served. Overall, things wouldn’t get done. We really need volunteers. Here’s the thing all leaders …
What Excites Me Most About Planting a Church
I’ve been hearing this question a lot lately. “Are you excited about planting a church?” Hmmm… Let me put it this way. I wake up thinking about it. I go to work planning for it. I find myself day dreaming …
My Journey to Georgetown – Ben Brandon
Growing up as a preacher’s kid in Jonesboro, Arkansas, I spent hours upon hours at church. Whether it be for Sunday services, potlucks, youth revivals, or brotherhood meetings, we were there. Because of that there were countless times I heard …
Put Your Clothes On
I have a love and hate relationship with my morning routine. There are things I absolutely LOVE! There are things I absolutely hate! I love my first cup of coffee. I love spending a few moments meditating on God’s Word. …
Recapping Our 2nd Georgetown Discovery Trip
This past weekend, a group from Conway, AR (and a few from Sulphur Springs, TX) made the trek to Georgetown, TX hoping to learn more about the area where we will plant a church next year. Before the trip, I …
Let Your Volunteers Go
When I married Erin, one of our vows was, “Till death do us part.” That’s great for your marriage, but bad for your volunteers. In ministry, we spend hours recruiting new volunteers, training those volunteers, and creating environments where those …
4 Things You NEED to Know about Volunteers
When I began pastoring my first church in 2011, I had very little experience in leading a church. Actually, I had none. However, I was excited! I was excited about being able to minister to people. I was excited about …
It’s Official!
It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago on Memorial Day, Erin and I made our first trip to Georgetown, TX. We didn’t know a single person until we met
Best Quotes from Church Planters
I recently had conversations with five church planters from four different states to gather as much wisdom as I could from their church planting experiences. As a guy who is preparing to plant a church next year, I’m blessed to …