Author name: Craig Whitney

Craig lives in Sacramento, California with the cutest girl in his 4th Grade Sunday School class who he has now been married to for over 35 years. When he is not reading, writing or talking about ideas for church planting, he likes to spend time roasting and drinking coffee, cycling in the Sierra Foothills, and cheering on his favorite Formula 1 driver.

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Calling, Church Multiplication, Church Planters, Church Planting

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.

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Calling

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.

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