It was great having Scott & Susan Armstrong with us at Frontline Conference 2024. Sis. Armstrong spoke to our ladies about the unique challenges that they face as church planters.

Frontline Conference Q&A 2024 with Scott & Susan, Hall Bridgforth, Dusty & LaTasha Frierson, and Clayton Neal.

Questions asked included the following:What is the biggest hurdle that you have dealt with in planting a church? How did you overcome it?How do I balance my work life, prayer life, family life, church life, and study time while planting a church?I’m curious about measuring success in the church. Recently I’ve been reading the book on realign by Eugene Wilson. In his book he speaks of two methods the first method is the lake method, in the lake method everything is about the size of the lake or the size of the congregation. The second method is the river method which is focus more towards individuals in the Affect the service or the program or the Bible study had on a specific individual or group of individuals. To get to the question, what is the balance between reaching for a crowd, and reaching for individuals?How do you personally handle the fluctuation of attendance from week to week without it affecting your outlook on the weekend services?Concerning outreach. Where should I invest finances?how do you prevent burnout\?What significant change did you try that worked and what change didn’t work?What do you recommend for teen PKs when you don't have a youth pastor and your kids are too introverted to be willing come to camp etc.Knowing that having a multigenerational congregation is a vital element to revival and the church body. How does a church planter establish a welcoming environment to all generations coming in to the church? Spiritual and Practical qtactics for the youth and older generations.

Welcome to Tennessee North American Missions Podcast with your host Hank Hayes with Landon Spann! We are here to discuss the unique challenges that come with doing mission work in North America. Our goal is to share stories, strategies, resources, and encouragement for those who have answered the call of God to be missionaries right here at home. 

Today our guest is Bro. Tim Richmond. Bro. Richmond has planted 3 churches and is currently planting a metro-missions work in Detriot, Mi. 

Hank's Questions

Tell us your story & your call to ministryWhat is Metro Missions and why plant a Metro Work?Most effective methods for getting traction/growth in a new area? Certain tools work best?How to prioritize where to focus when just getting started?Suggestions for handling volunteers from larger churches that aren't necessarily committed to staying long term?What was your plan for services with no new members (or all of the member were staff)?What percentage of your week, assuming you have a full time job as well, was dedicated to preparing/running/being at the church?

Landon’s QuestionsHave you seen any differences or difficulties with renting a shared place like a school versus having a place that is dedicated for a church? Are there any benefits?What are some ways we can make a school a church in the minds of the community. To clarify, when people see the school their first though is about the school. Is there a way to help change the perception so that the school become synonymous with our church?What are some things you have tried that failed or was not as successful in planting a church and what were somethings that were successful?What are some of the best approaches to starting a church plant from where the church is located to who or what you start the church with? Are there some things and/or people you recommend to start a church with that will give you a jumpstart? For an example, is there a benefit to having a bigger worship team or a  team that can do something with the kids during a portion of the service? What are some ministries that you believe are vital to growth from a church plant perspective?What are some things that can be missing from a church plant startup that can hold back or delay growth?

ClosingWhat advice would you give a young person wanting to plant?How do you stay fresh/fight burnout?What are three books or resources that you’d recommend to my audience and why?