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 w

How Do I Avoid Messing Up My Kids As A Pastor?

Feb 8th, 2021 26m 46s

Should I Just Go Ahead and Get A Therapist Now?

Feb 1st, 2021 24m 45s

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

Should I Just Go Ahead and Get A Therapist Now?

Feb 1st, 2021 24m 45s

That's A Wrap For Season 1

Nov 23rd, 2020 2m 7s

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

What Advice Would You Give Church Planters?

Nov 16th, 2020 16m 13s

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 multip

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

Nov 9th, 2020 16m 30s

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 e

What Are The Best Ways To Engage The Community?

Nov 2nd, 2020 25m 10s

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

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

Oct 26th, 2020 24m 3s

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 a

Should I Consider Dual Affiliation?

Oct 19th, 2020 20m 12s

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 w

What's the Deal with Church Merch?

Oct 12th, 2020 19m 37s

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 SWA

Should A Pastor Opt Out of Social Security?

Oct 5th, 2020 9m 18s

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

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

Sep 28th, 2020 22m 52s

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 cl

How Important Is A Seminary Degree For A Church Planter?

Sep 21st, 2020 18m 34s

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 yo

What Might Spiritual Warfare Look Like In a Church Plant

Sep 14th, 2020 17m 52s

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?

Sep 7th, 2020 23m 52s

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 differ

Should I Have Non-Christians On My Launch Team?

Aug 31st, 2020 15m 25s

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 per

What Should I Do When No One Shows Up?

Aug 23rd, 2020 14m 15s

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 thro

How Do I Maximize Email Marketing & Communication?

Aug 17th, 2020 22m 4s

Email is not dead.As annoying as you may consider emails to be, they are still an essential daily function of most everyone's lives, and the best way to keep in contact with the majority of your community. Consider the email addresses you colle

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

Aug 10th, 2020 34m 46s

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 c

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

Aug 3rd, 2020 25m 39s

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 fun

How Much Should A Church Planter Be Paid?

Jul 27th, 2020 14m 21s

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

Jul 20th, 2020 14m 18s

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?

Jul 13th, 2020 24m 45s

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?

Jul 13th, 2020 17m 25s

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?