The Makings Of A Church Planter (2)

A week or so ago I shared what I consider to be the most critical characteristic of a church planter, here’s what might be second:  A great motor. If you’re a football fan you’ve heard announcers talk about the “motor” of a great running back. What they mean is that there’s a drive in them…

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A Steak Restaurant for P.E.T.A. Activists

At Verve we say we’re church for people who don’t like church. On one hand that may sound daring or even noble, but on the other hand it’s got to be about the stupidest mission in the world. To start a church for the one group of people who are not interested in church. It’s…

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That’s Vervalicious

Every couple of months we do an event we call Vervalicious. We have some great desserts, which is almost reason enough to come, but it’s way more. It’s a time for people who are new to Verve to hear the history and vision for the future of our church. It’s a chance to meet our…

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The Makings Of A Church Planter

I talk to a lot of people who are thinking of starting a church. Some are wondering if they’re the right person to do it. So I thought I’d share a few of the critical characteristics of a church planter. Just one today, and it’s a must: You must have no choice. In my opinion,…

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Riddle Me This

So, want to hear some stats? (You really don’t.)  Question: How many churches have grown into the thousands since 1990?  Answer: Tons of them. (For instance, from 2000 to 2005 the number of churches with attendance over 5,000 doubled). Question: How many churches have started in America since 1990? Answer: Tons of them. (Approximately 30,000)…

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