Practical Church

What are some important markers of a good sending church/church planting residency? And if you lead a church that wants to plant churches, what things should you look for in a future church planter? In this episode, we share eight things future church planters should look for in a sending church.

Welcome to episode 230 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the eight things we discuss in this episode:

• Track record
• Theological alignment
• Lead pastor buy-in
• Hands-on opportunities
• Location
• Network/denomination affiliation
• Does your wife like the church
• Do you like and want to emulate the sending church

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Every church faces the challenge of finding a meeting space. In this episode, we share why we believe a 24/7 facility is better for your church plant than being portable.

Welcome to episode 229 of Practical Church Planting. You can listen to this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you.

Here are the six reasons we discuss in this episode:

• Outgrowing your space is an advantage
• People are more likely to serve
• It gives your church more credibility
• Sunday services will go smoother
• Having a place to work
• Hosting events at your church

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You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

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What are some of the best tools for church planters? In this episode, we share some of the tools and resources we recommend to help you start and grow a healthy church.

Welcome to episode 228 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the eight tools we discuss:

• Todoist
• Calendly
• Google Drive
• Logos
• Big name software
• Text In Church
• Mail Chimp
• Church Website builders

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.

You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

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We all want to plant healthy and growing churches, but health and growth do not happen by accident. In this episode, we share five things that church planters should have plans for, and how to plan for them, in order to faithfully reach their community.

Welcome to episode 227 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the five types of plans we discuss:

• Fundraising
• What you're going to do pre-launch
• Discipleship
• Online engagement
• Structured calendar

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You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

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While Disney World is a much different environment than a church, there is a lot of best practices churches can implement from Disney. In this episode, we share some the things church planters should (and shouldn't) emulate from Disney.

Welcome to episode 226 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the six things we discuss in this episode:

• If you ask for specific information, follow up about it
• Answer questions you know people will ask
• Friendly environments cannot be overstated
• Preparation leads to a much better experience
• You miss out if you don't go in-person
• Think through the accessibility of your church

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.

You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

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For many churches, women make up over half of the congregation. At the same time, many churches have very few women in leadership capacities. In this episode, we share five ways to encourage women in leadership at your church.

Welcome to episode 225 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the five things we discuss in this episode:

• Ask women to fill needed roles
• Have a woman on stage every Sunday
• Get feedback from women on your sermons
• Be flexible with working hours
• Be clear about what you believe

FaithStreet is a new kind of mobile app for churches. It's focused on discipleship and community, not just communications.

It strengthens people's commitment to the church and each other. It builds community by prompting prayer, generosity, reflection, fellowship and teaching as daily practices.

Interested or have questions? Head to faithstreet.com/practical. Practical Church Planting listeners can receive 20% off your subscription.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.

You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

One thing every church faces is finding a place to gather for worship. While the perfect location does not exist, there are important things to consider when looking for a space to meet. In this episode, we talk about 8 things in particular to look out for.

Welcome to episode 224 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the 8 things we discuss in this episode:

• Parking
• Location
• Kids space
• Bathrooms
• Number of chairs
• Lobby/gathering area
• Staging
• Screens

FaithStreet is a new kind of mobile app for churches. It's focused on discipleship and community, not just communications.

It strengthens people's commitment to the church and each other. It builds community by prompting prayer, generosity, reflection, fellowship and teaching as daily practices.

Interested or have questions? Head to faithstreet.com/practical. Practical Church Planting listeners can receive 20% off your subscription.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.

You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

In order to plant a church that thrives, there are a few things planters should know. In this episode, we share 6 questions in particular planters should be able to answer in order to plant a healthy church.

Welcome to episode 223 of Practical Church Planting. You can listen to this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you.

Here are the six questions we discuss in this episode:

• Who is my tribe
• What's my fundraising plan
• What would I want the church to realistically look like in 3 years
• What is my spouse going to end up doing
• Can I name 10 pastors in my area
• Who are you planting where you're planting

FaithStreet is a new kind of mobile app for churches. It's focused on discipleship and community, not just communications.

It strengthens people's commitment to the church and each other. It builds community by prompting prayer, generosity, reflection, fellowship and teaching as daily practices.

Interested or have questions? Head to faithstreet.com/practical. Practical Church Planting listeners can receive 20% off your subscription.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.

You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

As COVID cases continue to go down and vaccines continue to roll out, many churches are wondering how to encourage their people to re-engage with their church in person. In this episode, we share six ways you can do just that.

Welcome to episode 222 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the 6 things we discuss in this episode:

• Don't be afraid (or apologize) for talking about it
• Encourage others to invite people back
• Cut your live stream at the end of service and address those in the room
• Pick a day and make it a big deal
• Use your weekly newsletter
• Get vaccinated

FaithStreetis a new kind of mobile app for churches. It's focused on discipleship and community, not just communications.

It strengthens people's commitment to the church and each other. It builds community by prompting prayer, generosity, reflection, fellowship and teaching as daily practices.

Interested or have questions? Head to faithstreet.com/practical. Practical Church Planting listeners can receive 20% off your subscription.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.

You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

How can you run an effective elder or leadership meeting? Especially since these meetings can look different than a typical staff or one on one meeting. In this episode, we share 7 tips for how to run them well.

Welcome to episode 221 of Practical Church Planting.

Here are the 7 tips we discuss in this episode:

• Send updates/agenda ahead of time
• Start/end on time
• Share trackable metrics
• Don't ask for decisions on non-relevant items
• Meet on a consistent schedule
• Share names and specific situations
• This isn't just a business meeting

FaithStreet is a new kind of mobile app for churches. It's focused on discipleship and community, not just communications.

It strengthens people's commitment to the church and each other. It builds community by prompting prayer, generosity, reflection, fellowship and teaching as daily practices.

Interested or have questions? Head to faithstreet.com/practical. Practical Church Planting listeners can receive 20% off your subscription.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.

You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel.

Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.