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Reacting to Church Planting Potential
Major league scouts don’t wait for players to be ready—they spot potential early and take action. Church leaders must do the same. Don’t miss the planters already in your church. Learn to recognize potential and respond quickly. Download the Scouting Guide and Coaching Cards to get started.
Church Planters Need More Than a Residency
What if church planting didn’t require quitting your job or relocating? Multiply Project redefines development with a flexible, inclusive model for raising up new church planters-right where they are-in your church. Learn how it works.
Local Leaders are the Future of Church Planting
Church planting is hard. Parachute planting—where an outsider moves into a community to start a church—can be even harder. Many well-meaning planters struggle to establish deep roots and lasting impact in unfamiliar cities. That’s why the future of church planting lies in developing local leaders—those already living in and understanding the unique needs of their communities.
Character First: Why It’s the Most Important Part of Church Planting
Calling might bring someone into church planting, but it’s character that makes people want to follow them. Character formed by Jesus is the foundation of authentic relationships and effective ministry in a culture marked by division.
Church Planters are Better Trained than Taught
Teaching imparts knowledge, but training develops skill. At Multiply Project, we believe church planters are better trained than taught. Jesus did both—He taught about the kingdom of God and trained His disciples to lead. Our church-based, experiential training equips future leaders with the habits and skills needed to start faithful, fruitful, and multiplying churches. Ready to turn your church into a training center? Let’s connect. #ChurchPlanting #LeadershipDevelopment
3 Clues to Clarify Calling
Do you know someone wanting to discern their calling? Help them find these three clues:
-A specific people or place.
-A clear purpose that brings tangible change.
-A unique role that aligns with their gifts.
There are Church Planters in Your Church
I’m convinced there are people within your church, right now, who could become church planters. You just need help recognizing them. You need a church planter scouting guide.
The Lost Habit of Calling
We remember what’s repeated.
If we want more people to say yes to Jesus’ call to ministry, we need to make the invitation a regular part of church life—not just at camp. The Holy Spirit calls, but we help people hear by saying it often enough to be remembered.
The Best Coaches were Rarely the Best Players
The best players rarely make the best coaches. They don’t know how to teach certain skills because they never had to learn them. It turns out the best coaches are good at coaching.