Every church planter begins with a vision, a plan, and a carefully built church planting strategy. You pray over it, gather a team around it, and launch with confidence that God has gone before you. Then reality arrives. Attendance stalls. The community you expected does not show up. The outreach ideas that looked promising on…
Church Planter Burnout Starts Earlier Than You Think
Church planting often begins with energy, vision, and a deep sense of calling. The early days are fueled by adrenaline, optimism, and a belief that sacrifice now will pay off later. Yet many leaders are surprised to discover that church planter burnout doesn’t usually arrive after years of ministry. It often begins quietly in the…
How Big a Church Plant Launch Team Actually Needs to Be
Figuring out the size of your church plant launch team isn’t just about hitting a number. It’s about rhythm, sustainability, and the real capacity of your people to serve with joy instead of fatigue. Too small a team and you burn people out. Too large and you risk managing volunteers rather than mobilizing them. A…
Why Most Church Plants Run Out of Leaders Before Money
Church plant leadership demonstrates one of those paradoxes where the most precious resource isn’t cash. It’s people willing to lead, shepherd, and stay the course. That’s why Why Most Church Plants Run Out of Leaders Before Money isn’t just a provocative title. It’s a reality for countless church planters who thought finances would be the…
The First Year of a Church Plant Is Not About Growth
The first year church plant isn’t a sprint toward big crowds, impressive programs, or viral social media moments. If you’re anything like most planters, you’ve probably felt the subtle pressure to “hit the ground running” and measure success by numbers, buzz, or attendance. That’s a nice dream, but here’s the pastoral truth: the first year…
