New Australian initiative aims to provide better understanding of church plants
Geelong, Australia Just one per cent of Australian churches are planting another congregation in any one year, according to data from NCLS Research. That startling statistic was among factors which have led to a new initiative between the NCLS Research and church planting catalyst organisation Exponential Australia. Dr Ruth Powell, director of NCLS Research, addresses […]
‘Revitalise Australia’ helping churches that have “plateaued” to reach new heights
Sydney, Australia Australian churches that have plateaued in their growth or are in decline are being encouraged to engage with a new 12-month mentoring program to “grow into great, multiplying churches and leaders”. Developed by City to City Australia – the church planting organisation founded by US evangelist Tim Keller – Revitalise Australia aims to […]
Encouraging new shoots: Women church planters hope to give Christianity a fresh start
If evangelical churches in the US want to reach people with the Gospel, they need the skills of women and men of all backgrounds, say US leaders like Rev Liz Rios. BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, reports…
MY MISSION: BUILDING A NEW CHURCH COMMUNITY IN A CULTURE THAT HAS FORGOTTEN HOW
US-based CHRISTIAN PIATT, in an article first published on Religion News Service, writes about a new initiative aimed at engaging with young adults and providing a deeper sense of community…
SIGHT-SEEING: FIVE TRUTHS FOR CHURCH PLANTING TODAY
In an article first published in Lausanne Global Analysis, DAVID MILLER and RON ANDERSON look at lessons for those considering a church plant today…