March 11, 2011
A Partnership to Plant Churches in Ecuador
Stadia’s new “glocal” initiative will launch four churches near Manta, Ecuador, through partnerships with Compassion International and Camino de Santidad.
Articles for tag: Stadia
February 7, 2011
Lesson for Feb. 13, 2011: Jesus Is God”s Son (Mark 9:2-13)
Jesus Is God’s Son in the Transfiguration This lesson on Mark 9:2-13 reflects on the Transfiguration and the question of Jesus’ identity. Rod Idle emphasizes that God’s proclamation identifies Jesus as his Son, and God’s command calls disciples to listen to him as the ultimate authority. The Transfiguration revealed Jesus’ glory and divinity to Peter, James, and John. God proclaimed Jesus as his dearly loved Son, distinct from Moses and Elijah. The lesson calls readers to recognize Jesus’ authority and listen to him. This week’s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for February 13) is written by Rod Idle
December 2, 2010
Immeasurably More
Bryan and Missy Meyers planned to plant in Nevada, but God redirected them to Utah, where The Journey launched through prayer, cooperation, and church-planting partnerships.
October 12, 2010
The Behaviorally Based Interview
David Limiero explains how behaviorally based interviewing can help church search teams evaluate ministry candidates through past behavior, personal involvement, and evidence of faithful leadership.
April 4, 2010
Good Friday: On Being Human
John E. Wasem reflects on Jesus’ words “I’m thirsty,” showing how the cross reveals Christ’s full humanity, deep suffering, and compassionate identification with human need.
December 6, 2009
Lessons from the Fishin” Hole
Marcus Bigelow reflects on feeling out of place in a small-town restaurant and urges churches to help outsiders feel at home while planting congregations that fit their communities.
November 29, 2009
Restoration Revolution
Russell Johnson introduces Restoration Revolution, a 10-year mission effort calling churches and leaders to prayer, church planting, translation, discipleship tools, and new laborers.
November 18, 2009
Interview with Greg Nettle
Greg Nettle explains how Kingdom Synergy Partnerships brings healthy churches, Christian universities, and church planting organizations together to plant new churches and reach people across Ohio.
October 7, 2009
Interview with Matt King
Matt King shares how grief, anger, and church hurt gave way to Christ’s forgiveness, leading him from business sales into church planting and pastoral ministry.
September 6, 2009
Exponential 09: What’s the Buzz?
Dick Alexander reflects on Exponential ’09, a high-energy church planting conference that drew thousands of leaders with practical training, cross-denominational speakers, and a contagious passion for movements.
September 6, 2009
Salt Lake City Church Planting
Douglas J. Crozier shares how leaders came together to pursue church planting on the Wasatch Front, with a vision for new multiplying churches in Salt Lake City and beyond.
May 19, 2009
Interview with Kurt Ervin
Kurt Ervin discusses how Central Christian Church uses online and Facebook campuses for evangelism, discipleship, Communion, baptism, small groups, and global church planting.
October 12, 2008
Double-Espresso Church Planting in New Orleans
Rick Grover reflects on how Hurricane Katrina reshaped Journey Christian Church’s ministry in New Orleans and helped spark new church plants across the Gulf Coast.
October 12, 2008
The National New Church Conference’s Exponential Development
Jennifer Taylor traces how the National New Church Conference grew from Restoration Movement roots into the Exponential Conference, a major cross-denominational gathering for church planting leaders.
September 21, 2008
NACC Viewpoints: It’s All About the Mission
Justin Horey reflects on the NACC’s attendance challenges, exhibitor value, and need for a clearer mission that draws the right people—not merely larger crowds.
May 18, 2008
New Church, New Elders: One Church’s Process
John E. Wasem outlines Suncrest Christian Church’s careful process for developing elders through prayer, teaching, nomination, confirmation, orientation, and ongoing congregational reaffirmation.
The Phone Keeps Ringing
Churches urgently call for youth ministers and other specialized staff, but the need keeps growing. Drawing on a poll of youth ministers, Andy Hansen shares key influence points and practical insight for recruiting vocational leaders.
October 24, 2007
Interview with Jim Tune
Jim Tune shares why he sees Canada as a mission field and explains how Impact Canada is planting multicultural churches in major cities. He also discusses training new leaders, funding challenges, and partnering to build a reproducing movement.
August 26, 2007
A Christian Church Opportunity
As U.S. population shifts, Christian churches must plant more congregations where growth is happening. This article surveys “static cities,” emerging regions, and cooperative networks, urging churches to respond to migration patterns with bold, sustained church planting.
August 5, 2007
How One Church Is Leaving a Legacy
When a church faces decline, closing doesn’t have to mean the end. Learn how one congregation chose a “legacy church” path—using its assets to restart as a new church—and the process that guided the decision.
