Chicago Church Planter

05/09/2023

Pastors aren’t superhuman or robots who can harmlessly absorb endless stress. Stress over long periods of time will damage the body

Don’t let the “hustle” or “grid” destroy you. Slow down, pace yourself, trust Jesus to build His Church

https://www.facebook.com/100063484514502/posts/728817709244373/?mibextid=jf9HGS

11/08/2022

https://revdaveharvey.com/25-books-for-church-planters/

Our staff at Great Commission Collective and RevDaveharvey.com compiled this list of books to help and encourage you along in your church planting journey.

11/21/2021

Reality check
You can grow a leader and actually fail to grow a disciple.

Make disciple-making your priority
Matthew 28v18-20

11/04/2021

Church planters be like

06/29/2021

https://www.facebook.com/31365402722/posts/10157691968262723/?d=n

Lauren Chandler identifies five misconceptions and unrealistic expectations typically associated with being a pastor's wife.

05/07/2021

https://www.missionalchurchnetwork.com/blog/7-reasons-to-plant-churches-by-first-starting-a-non-profit?fbclid=IwAR0jzry6x0XsHN7pOcNSHLmqdU0Dov7QNGfh7t4XlkVN287Me7fgNt0HKBM

When the church is focused on community transformation it can rightly give greater attention to metrics relating to empowering the priesthood of all believers to engage in mission rather than counting program attenders.

04/19/2021

Being a PK (planters kid) can be challenging. Here’s some tips to help you love your kiddos.

https://barnabaspiper.com/2020/10/7-questions-to-help-pastors-connect-with-their-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR0B9pu8e1LUgemWzO34Xt28l0qI1oZpvpeKbEXSPeZ3du80Uy5SATkAWDE

Pastors’ kids need parents more than they need pastors. They need conversations more than sermons. They need a patient listener more than stern advice. These are all nice concepts, but how exactly can pastors (and spouses) do this? Here are 7 questions you can ask to help them bridge the gap betwe...

03/31/2021

https://www.missionalchurchnetwork.com/blog/rethinking-church-planting?fbclid=IwAR2xYJotdgGpXSwflhtQhn0mIgCue_7urjDMDw8zA9YD4P6d4tTUdVgMclY

In the North American, post-Christian context in which we now live, we can’t plant churches by simply starting a Sunday morning worship gathering. There may have been a day when we could build a cool website, rent a meeting space, send out flyers, put up banners and “launch” a church by starti...

02/28/2021

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Please send questions and resumes directly to the appropriate churches. BCNE churches with a new listing can contact Kimber Huff.