The Rescue Gospel: Four Movements and the Now What Journey — Complete Diagram
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Church Planting
Church planting. Resources for starting new churches, with emphasis on rural and small-town contexts.
Church Planting in a Dying Small Town: What You Need to Know Before You Go (2026)
Planting a church in a dying small town is not the same as planting in a growing suburb. The community is different. The timeline is different. The definition of success is different. Here is what you need to know before you go.
Church Planting Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide
Small churches can plant churches. Here is every resource you need to get started — from assessing your calling to building a team, finding funding, and joining a network.
How to Build a Church Planting Network: A Guide for Small Churches
Small churches can multiply their impact by building or joining a church planting network. Here is how to do it well.
Are You Called to Plant a Church? A Self-Assessment for Prospective Church Planters
Before committing to plant, work through our church planting self-assessment to evaluate your calling and readiness honestly. For a practical
Building a Church Planting Team: Who You Need and How to Find Them
For a step-by-step guide to handling a pastoral resignation, see our pastoral resignation guide for small church leaders. For a
Church Planting in Rural Communities: A Realistic Guide
For a complete collection of church planting resources for small churches, see our church planting resources hub. Church Planting in
Funding a Rural Church Plant: What Works When the Budget Is Thin
For a complete guide to developing your worship team, see our worship team training guide for small churches. For practical
How to Find and Develop a Launch Team for a Rural Church Plant
Context: 46 million Americans live in rural communities, and 60% of rural residents are unchurched or de-churched (Barna Group, 2024;
What No One Tells You Before You Plant a Church in a Rural Community
For practical guidance on building community partnerships, see our rural church community partnerships guide. For a complete collection of church