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Maybe you are considering planting a new church and would like to know if this is a calling from God. Or, maybe you have an interest in becoming a church planter and want to know if you should take the next step in that direction. If your answer is yes to one of the above statements, read this blog for some advice or encouragement as you seek discernment from God and others.

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Today I learned that my dear friend and book mentor, Dr. Aubrey Malphurs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus in glory. For much of my ministry life, I have read his books and articles, listened to his podcasts, and occasionally sat under his teaching. Dr. Malphurs taught at Dallas Theological Seminary for some 38 years where he influenced thousands who have served the Lord around the world. He was also the founder and leader of the Malphurs Group, a church consulting ministry. In honor and in memory of Dr. Malphurs, I want to recommend to you a few of his many books that have helped shape my ministry and expand God's Kingdom. Discover these great resources in this blog.

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Some people ask, "Why plant churches?" They might continue, "Don't we have enough churches already in America/our city/our neighborhood?" There are a number of reasons, and here are some of them.

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The church planting proposal is a document that serves as the "business plan" for the new church.  It generally covers the first two years of new church development.  In the proposal, the church planter puts into writing what God is laying on his heart.  It spells out the initial vision or dream, the initial ideas of the culture of the new church, and its launch strategy. Keep reading to find out what content is needed in your proposal.

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This blog is devoted to something I have observed over many years of ministry to potential and active church planters. I'm sure there are many more but I'll start the conversation by listing five signs you might make a good church planter.

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When it comes to ministry, two is much better than one. Even the Bible affirms this truth. Read this blog for some ideas on how to find and work with a partner in ministry.

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Do not try it alone! That's a warning every church planter needs to heed. Trying to launch a new church without any ministry support systems is a recipe for disaster and probably failure. So, what systems does the church planter need? Let me suggest several in today's blog.

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Over my ministry career, I have had the opportunity to work with both churches in transition and churches being planted. My next few Coach and Equip Ministries blogs will deal with some of these lessons. In the first blog on this subject, I want to share with you what some of them are. Read on to find out more.

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You may not need experience as a church planter in order to coach leaders of new churches, but there are some things you should know and use in coaching. Read on for some suggestions so that you can be a great coach for church planters.

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Ever wonder why many church planters do not make it or their new churches fail? Believe it or not, there are some common reasons. Read on to see if any apply to you and your ministry.