101 Questions Church Planters Ask

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God's given you a vision to plant a church. You're gifted and maybe have the team ready to go. However, there are thousands of details and hundreds of questions that you have. In this podcast we will answer some of the common questions and answer listener submitted questions to help you fulfill the call the Lord's given you.

Danny Parmelee

  • Feb 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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How Do I Avoid Messing Up My Kids As A Pastor?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 26:46


Hear from Daniel and Christina Im on how to raise kids and do ministry. We all know that when you lead a church that you are living in a fishbowl. This affects are children as well and there are things that we can do to help them be all God wants them to be without our calling as a pastor negatively impacting their relationship with God. If you're raising kids and planting a church it's a must listen.

Should I Just Go Ahead and Get A Therapist Now?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 24:45


In this episode we hear from Licensed Counselor Rick Egbert as he discusses issues of mental health and church planters. He gives some great advice on how you can stay ahead of the curve on finding a counselor. In addition to keeping you and your family healthy, he also shares how it is good practice for your entire congregation as you model healthy habits and meet counselors in your area. We've seen a lot of horrible stories of pastors and church planters who have left the ministry due to the pressures of ministry or even died by suicide. None of us are exempt from the pressures and hardships so getting help and being proactive is important.

That's A Wrap For Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 2:07


What a year 2020 was! Please submit your questions that we will tackle in 2021.

What Advice Would You Give Church Planters?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 16:13


We've taken 101 Questions Church Planters Ask Podcast on the Road! In this episode we are Live at the s2 Conference in Phoenix, AZ. The conference is filled with church planters and established churches that want to be strong enough to multiply. So we put a microphone in front of church planters and asked them to give some advice to current and future church planters.

Should My Church Plant Do A Christmas Eve Service In Pre-Launch Phase

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 16:30


If you think that doing a Christmas Eve service in your Pre-Launch Phase you may want to think again. While it may be a perfect way to get exposure and gain some launch team members it often will not achieve the outreach you expect. In this episode we'll look at some other options and explain why holding off on a Christmas eve service in Pre-Launch phase may be your best growth strategy.

What Are The Best Ways To Engage The Community?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 25:10


When you are a church planter, its more than just gathering a crowd for worship services. You need to find ways to embed yourself in the community and help your team to do the same thing. In this episode Danny and special guest Christ Highfill discuss 10 ways that you can engage the community whether you are pre-launch phase or already up and running.

How can my church plant use International Freelancers & Virtual Assistants?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 24:03


Do you want to know one of the greatest tools to help your church plant? What if I told you that there are people from around the globe that you can hire for projects such as design, web, video, audio, architecture, data entry, IT, marketing and more? The world of freelancers and virtual assistants is at your finger tips.

Should I Consider Dual Affiliation?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 20:12


There really is no reason to plant a church a lone these days. There are multiple church planting networks and denominations to help you. Many planters wonder if they have to choose just one or if it makes sense to have a couple groups you work with. We explore the advantages and challenges of dual affiliation in this episode.

What's the Deal with Church Merch?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 19:37


If you do Church Merch right it can be one of your most effective and inexpensive marketing tools. There are so many upsides to equipping your people with the right stuff. Learn when to invest in quality apparel vs when to get promotional SWAG.

Should A Pastor Opt Out of Social Security?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 9:18


If you are new to being a pastor or church planter, chances are someone has told you "You should opt out of social security!" In this episode I will walk through the IRS social security exemption that is allowed for clergy but also explain who qualifies and the dangers of opting out if you don't meet the true exemptions.

How Do I create Mission, Vision, Core Values For My Church Plant?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 22:52


It's pretty common for one of your earliest steps in church planting to write a Mission Statement and also Vision and Values Statement. Understanding the differences in these and composing them correctly can really help you communicate with clarity. As the church plant grows transferring mission, vision, and values to your people will be key in accomplishing big things for the Lord.

How Important Is A Seminary Degree For A Church Planter?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 18:34


Many church planters wonder if they need a Seminary degree or a Bible degree Before they start the church plant. In this episode we discuss some of the advantages of formal education but also explore why Seminary isn't for everyone. Also if you do go to seminary either before the church plant or during the plant what you might want to focus on.

What Might Spiritual Warfare Look Like In a Church Plant

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 17:52


In this episode Danny parmelee and Lee Stephenson discuss what spiritual warfare might look like in a church plant and how to recognize it and combat it.

Should I Consider Bivocational Church Planting?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 23:52


Danny Parmelee along with Brad Briscoe talk about Bivocational Church Planting and the different things you should consider if you are going down this path. For some it is a great fit and will help to maximize ministry while others in a different context may not.

Should I Have Non-Christians On My Launch Team?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 15:25


First it's important to understand the difference between a core team and a launch team. In this episode I will discuss how your approach to launch team members in general will help you to figure out WHO should be on your team and why this perspective might challenge what you've heard else where. Even going so far as to say that the strength of your launch team may not be as tied to the equality of individual commitment.

What Should I Do When No One Shows Up?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 14:15


Leadership is lonely. Its even more lonely when people you expected to show up at your meetings, trainings, events, or Sunday worship gatherings are simply just not there. In this episode we'll explore some of the self leadership to work through that but also practical follow up ideas.

How Do I Maximize Email Marketing & Communication?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 22:04


Email marketing is more important of a tool than you think. Your communication can't rely on social media or text messaging. Here are 10 tips to think through as you put together a plan for using email for your church plant.

How & Why Should I Raise Financial Support? 2 of 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 34:46


Last episode we looked and the foundation of WHY to raise financial support for your church plant. Now we look at the HOW to raise financial support. It is Not an easy process but it is one that will do much more than just raise money. You cast vision and gain ministry partners not just donations.

How & Why Should I Raise Financial Support? 1 of 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 25:39


In this episode we discuss with Dr. Steve Shadrach the WHY behind raising financial support. This looks at some of the biblical reasons and examples of raising financial support along with some of the pragmatic benefits of raising personal funds for church planting.

How Much Should A Church Planter Be Paid?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 14:21


Determining the salary of a pastor can be difficult and especially difficult for a church planter since there isn't a history of salary for the church. Here we discuss how to set salary for a church planter.

When Should I Appoint Elders in the Church Plant

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 14:18


It is critical to have Godly leadership in your church. However it can be very dangerous to rush the process of appointing elders in the church

Who Should I Be On The Lookout For That Might Destroy The Church?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 24:45


You will have people that will create division and conflict in your church plant. Listen here to know what to look out for.

Is It OK to Steal People From Other Churches?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 17:25


This is one that every church planter will face when developing their launch team. Is it ok for people to come from other churches. How do you handle this with area pastors?

When & How Should My Church Plant Open A Bank Account

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 20:34


It's time to open up that Bank Account for your Church Plant. Do you go with a local bank, national bank, credit union? What types of services are a must? We answer those here!

Should My Church Plant Use a Credit Card or Debit Card?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 4:38


Answering a simple question if your church should use a debit card or credit card. Church finances are important, especially for church plants starting out.

How Do I Get 501c3 Non-Profit Status?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 13:16


We cover why you need to apply for 501c3 non profit status for your church plant and the steps you need to take. Whether that applying through your denomination or hiring a lawyer to apply for you.

What the Heck Are By-Laws, and Who Cares?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 8:49


How Do I Apply For An EIN?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 4:20


What Is Important When Choosing A Church Name?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 11:32


So it's time to name your church plant. Well this is fun and exciting. But also can create some anxiety. There are lots to things to think through when selecting a name.

I Think I'm Going To Plant A Church, Am I Crazy?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 13:08


Discerning your call to church planting is an important process before you just go out and start a church. Exploring your motivations and uncovering what circumstances are prompting this consideration are important. One of the biggest steps is to go through a Church Planting Assessment Center. Discover if you have the 16 building blocks that are evident in fruitful church planters. Special Guests Lee Stephenson and Marlan Mincks discuss Assessment Center.

What is this podcast all about and why was it started?

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 2:45


Here is a little background of why this podcast exists and also how you can submit your questions or even be on the podcast.

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