http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/ The official blog of the North American Church Planting Foundation Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:28:02 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 North American Church Planting Foundation http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/pray-for-those-who-preach/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/pray-for-those-who-preach/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:28:02 GMT In most of Paul’s letters, he included a record of exactly what he prayed for the churches or individuals he was writing to. His prayers are rich with insights into the character of God and Paul’s own love for the churches. However, ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/lasting-foundations-for-planting/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/lasting-foundations-for-planting/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:25:50 GMT If you’re a sports fan, it’s been fun to watch the emergence of Linsanity, Linmania, or my favorite, Lin Your Face. At this point, most people have heard about phenom Jeremy Lin, new starting point guard for the New York Knicks. The ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/reset-things-i-would-do-differently/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/reset-things-i-would-do-differently/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:50:19 GMT I am a product of the 80’s.  Big hair, parachute pants, Swatches, and the introduction of gaming systems.  And make no mistake about it, I had all of the above.  One thing in particular I remember was having the first ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/what-can-you-do-for-me/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/what-can-you-do-for-me/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:07:05 GMT As a child our family had an annual vacation rhythm that included a Thanksgiving week trip to the Outer Banks.  While the ladies shopped and played at the beach, the men of the family would spend the week surf fishing.  The nature of ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-role-of-women-in-the-church/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-role-of-women-in-the-church/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:16:24 GMT In the contemporary evangelical Church, the role of women is a constant topic of discussion and disagreement.  Much of the differing opinions on this matter have stemmed not from a careful study and exegesis of Scripture, as it should be, ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-great-works-of-our-great-god/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-great-works-of-our-great-god/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:44:57 GMT Psalm 111   What makes a church great? At times, we are tempted to think that personalities and leadership, mission statements and visions, strategies and ministries are the primary means by which a church thrives. Don’t get me ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-peacemaking-pastor/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-peacemaking-pastor/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:03 GMT From the resource family of Peacemaker Ministries, Alfred Poirier’s The Peacemaking Pastor presents an insightful and practical application of peacemaking principles to the field of pastoral ministry. Throughout my last five or six years ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/church-planting-and-the-entrepreneurial-spirit/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/church-planting-and-the-entrepreneurial-spirit/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:06:27 GMT en•tre•pre•neurnoun\äⁿn-trə-p(r)ə-nər-n(y)ur\ : one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise. Sound it out. En•tre•pre•neur•ial. Again. En•tr... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-benefits-of-team-planting/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-benefits-of-team-planting/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:05:01 GMT It was two weeks before Christmas and we had scheduled our first Christmas party as a team. I wastrying to finish up last minute school work, working 40 hrs a week, teaching the Sunday before, andtrying to raise money for our church plant. I ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/a-new-church-plant-in-new-jersey/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/a-new-church-plant-in-new-jersey/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:45:47 GMT The New York Metropolitan area is known for many things: Wall Street, impressive buildings, pizza by the slice, the Statue of Liberty, the Sopranos, Donald Trump, and many other interesting characters from around the world. And in spite of the ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/meet-providence-road-church-miami-fl/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/meet-providence-road-church-miami-fl/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:46:13 GMT Watch this video to learn more about Providence Road Church (Miami, ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/counseling-in-community/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/counseling-in-community/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:46:41 GMT There she was, a single mother, recently separated, and struggling with her emotions. She attended small group, which began with a question about how Christ has been working in your life. When the question reached her, she began to pour out her ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/5-reasons-why-your-church-should-partner-with-a-church-plant/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/5-reasons-why-your-church-should-partner-with-a-church-plant/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:47:01 GMT It’s Biblical- Throughout the book of Acts, we see multiple examples of God using current churches to help supply and provide for the needs of new church works. (Acts 11:19-30, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 14:21-23) It advances the Great ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/nacpf-and-the-biblical-counseling-coalition/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/nacpf-and-the-biblical-counseling-coalition/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:09:35 GMT Big thanks to Bob Kellemen and our friends at The Biblical Counseling Coalition. Today, they are highlighting the importance of connecting the biblical counseling and church planting movements. Read it ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/church-planter-the-man-the-message-the-mission-by-darren-patrick/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/church-planter-the-man-the-message-the-mission-by-darren-patrick/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:47:28 GMT   “God, make me a man with thick skin and a soft heart. Make me a man who is tough and tender. Make me tough so I can handle life. Make me tender so I can love people. God, make me a man.” Darren Patrick prays this with his ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/whats-in-a-name-aig-alabama-and-the-sbc/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/whats-in-a-name-aig-alabama-and-the-sbc/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:47:50 GMT Last week, SBC President Dr. Bryant Wright addressed the Executive Committee of the SBC and suggested that a committee be formed to consider changing the name of the Southern Baptist Convention. In his remarks, Dr. Wright mentioned two reasons ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/baptist-press-wright-announces-task-force-to-study-possible-sbc-name-change/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/baptist-press-wright-announces-task-force-to-study-possible-sbc-name-change/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:07:40 GMT Could it be that church planting is hindered amongst Southern Baptist because of its regional name? SBC President Bryant Wright is asking this question. I'm looking forward to seeing how this may influence church planting in Boston, Chicago, ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/baptist-press-boston-church-planting-team-sees-lostness-all-around-us/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/baptist-press-boston-church-planting-team-sees-lostness-all-around-us/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:48:11 GMT It is a blessing to see how God is working in Boston amongst one of our church plants, Redemption Hill. Please take the time to read through this great article put out by Baptist Press. I am rejoicing in God's faithfulness and the diligence of ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/shepherding-and-the-gospel-gap/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/shepherding-and-the-gospel-gap/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:48:24 GMT Do you love me? Jesus presented this question to Peter, not once, not twice, but three times. Can you imagine the feelings Peter experienced at that moment? Here is the exchange in John 21:17, “Simon, son of John, do you love ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/people-more-than-plants/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/people-more-than-plants/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:48:43 GMT In roughly 9 months I will be moving my family of five, along with a few other families from our church, to the city of Chicago. We are planning to move to inside Chicago proper not to far from Wrigley Field. At present we live in a rural area ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-danger-of-god-told-me-theology/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/the-danger-of-god-told-me-theology/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:24:20 GMT The Danger of “God Told Me” Theology: Reflections on the claims of Harold Camping, Mark Driscoll, and John Piper. Bill Curtis, Ph.D. Senior Pastor Cornerstone Baptist Church Recently, there was a firestorm ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/two-great-fears-one-solution/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/two-great-fears-one-solution/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:10:44 GMT God has been unbelievably kind to us as we have engaged in the early stages of starting Redemption Hill Church. We have had an incredible run since we arrived in Medford about 8 months ago. We have seen our first little Community Group of seven ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/foundations-the-sovereignty-of-god/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/foundations-the-sovereignty-of-god/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:29:18 GMT Starting a new church is not easy work. The sad reality every church start must face is this: many new churches don’t survive. With this in mind, the leadership of Redemption Hill has sought to build our efforts on several key foundations. ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/welcome-paramount-church/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/welcome-paramount-church/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:28:39 GMT The NACPF is excited to welcome our newest church plant, Paramount Church. Lead Planter Rush Witt hopes to plant in Columbus, OH in the Fall of 2012. Paramount’s vision focuses upon four ideas: Gospel, Change, Community, and Mission. For a ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/book-review-church-planting-is-for-wimps/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/book-review-church-planting-is-for-wimps/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:14:51 GMT Another great little book from IX Marks. Church Planting is for Wimps really is an excellent read for those interested in church planting, or established-church ministry, for that matter. McKinley's style is biblical, readable, insightful, ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/baptism-and-local-church-membership/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/baptism-and-local-church-membership/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:30:53 GMT So you are a new church planter and you think that you have it all figured out.  Everything that is taught in theological precision within the walls of the seminary classroom will obviously translate into practical application in the local ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/hope-for-namb/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/hope-for-namb/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:41:58 GMT I recently had the privilege of spending several hours with Keven Ezell, the new president of our North American Mission Board. In sum, our time together was everything I had hoped for and more. As a pastor who is infatuated with the local ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/whatever-you-do-pursue-god/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/whatever-you-do-pursue-god/ Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:10:44 GMT Church planting is hard.  It is demanding.  It is consuming.  It is refining.  But in the end, church planting is a joy beyond belief.  I get no greater joy than watching something that did not exist, come into existence ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/massive-and-substantial-encouragement/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/massive-and-substantial-encouragement/ Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:25:11 GMT Beloved, I've had a promise sloshing around in my mind and heart this last year that has provided substantial encouragement to me. I've rested in this promise almost daily. The promise comes from the end of 1 Corinthians 15. After exulting in ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/a-helpful-tool/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/a-helpful-tool/ Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:22:23 GMT There is a wide range of methodological guides and strategies available for the Church Planter today. There are programs that condense volumes of literature, making entire libraries portable. And there are tools that enable a Church Planter to, ... http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/life-together/ http://www.nacpf.org/nacpf/life-together/ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:26:05 GMT Are there things in your life that you take for granted? The fact your basic needs are met? Your freedoms as an American (Thank you veterans!)? Your job? Your health? Your kids? Your spouse? If we’re being honest, surely all of us would ...