In this episode, we sit down with Cedric Lauchner who is the Pastor of Dream Church in Jacksonville, FL. In this conversation, we talk about bivocational ministry, raising funds, and planting slow. Join our Facebook Community!由Jordan Floro

In this episode, we sit down with Keith Simon who is a Pastor and Author who alongside Patrick Miller, wrote, Truth over Tribe: Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey or the Elephant. In this conversation, we talk about the challenges associated with leading new churches in a culture of heated political polarization. Buy Truth over Tribe: …

In this episode, Jordan Floro reflects on the disorientation he's experienced while planting and offers a way forward for others experiencing similar things. If you're a church planter struggling with these things, feel free to email Jordan at JordanFloro@gmail.com Losing Jesus Article by Brian Zahnd ReJesus by Alan Hirsch Join our Facebook Communi…

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Barringer who is an Author who alongside Scot McKnight, wrote, A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing. In this conversation, we talk about the results of leading through power and fear and how church planters can instead cultivate cultures of goodness…

In this episode, we sit down with Faith Cho who is a Church Planter and Pastor at Mosaic Covenant Church in Paramus, NJ. She is also a conference speaker and founder of the Honors Summit. In this conversation, Faith shares about the journey that she and her husband, Dave, walked in planting Mosaic Covenant Church. We also talk about ways that exist…

In this episode, we sit down with Mark MacDonald who is the author of 'Be Known for Something'. We talk through a variety of topics around the topic of church branding and marketing. Buy Be Known for Something Follow Mark on Instagram Follow Mark on Twitter Be Known For Something Website Join our Facebook Community!…

In this episode, we sit down with Joby Martin who is a Church Planter and the Lead Pastor at The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL. We talk through a variety of topics including developing a healthy culture and his new book, If the Tomb Is Empty: Why the Resurrection Means Anything Is Possible. Buy If the Tomb Is Empty: Why the Resurrection Me…

In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Sorrows who is a Church Planter at Harvest Church in Conway, SC. We talk through a variety of topics including church splits, leadership, and developing a healthy culture. Harvest Church http://www.harvest247.org/ Behind the Harvest Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-harvest/id161806491…

In this episode, we sit down with Ray Kistemaker. Ray is a co-founder of Sunday Sites and works directly with ministry leaders to develop attractive and useful websites that engages your community. We talk about website design, layout, and what it's like to live on a sailboat! If you've struggled with how to best organize your church's website, thi…

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Hoke who is the man behind IHelpPastorsGetJobs.com and is a Church Planter at All Saints Church I Help Pastors Get Jobs https://www.ihelppastorsgetjobs.com/ All Saints Church https://www.allsaintsnyc.com/ Join our Facebook Community! www.facebook.com/groups/thechurchplanterscommunity/…

Brady Gray is the Lead Pastor at The Grove Church in Bardstown, KY. https://www.grovebardstown.com/ Join our Facebook Community! www.facebook.com/groups/thechurchplanterscommunity/由Jordan Floro

Jordan Floro sits down with Abe Cho to discuss the pressures of church planting, Sabbath rest, and incarnational ministry. Abraham Cho is the Senior Director of Training for NYC and North Americaat Redeemer City to City and the Associate Pastor at Redeemer East Harlem. He also writes consistently at https://www.untilzion.com/ Redeemer City to City:…

In this episode, Jordan Floro shares his vision for the Church Planter's Podcast and the Church Planter's Community. Check back here every Monday for new episodes of The Church Planter's Podcast! Link to join The Church Planter's Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchplanterspcommunity/…

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 …

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 health…

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

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 fut…

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…

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 runni…

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.…

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.…

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.由Danny Parmelee

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.…

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 acc…

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.…

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.由Danny Parmelee

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.由Danny Parmelee

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 you…

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.由Danny Parmelee

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 collect like flecks of gold: they are a small but highly valuable piece of information on the people in your c…

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.由Danny Parmelee

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.由Danny Parmelee

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.由Danny Parmelee

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由Danny Parmelee

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

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?由Danny Parmelee

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!由Danny Parmelee

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.由Danny Parmelee

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.由Danny Parmelee

由Danny Parmelee

由Danny Parmelee

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.由Danny Parmelee

Welcome back everyone to 101 questions that church planters ask, I’m your host Danny Parmelee. If you are listening to this episode, chances are you are in the exploratory stage of church planting. Maybe the train is already down the tracks a little bit or you are just kicking the tires or your just not sure at all. Either way, you probably have as…

Just a little introduction of myself and my background in launching epikos church in Milwaukee, WI in 2005. What started in our living room grew to over 2,000 people on 3 campuses. The format of this podcast will be very simple answering of questions that I've heard many times in coaching church planters AND your opportunity to submit your question…

What can Michael the angel's altercation with the devil teach us about how we should approach the spiritual realm?由Ed Moore

Abram conquers a collection of kings in order to rescue his nephew, Lot. Then, he meets a mysterious figure on his journey home.

Jesus informs those around Him that this arrest is not outside of His control. No one takes His life from Him, but He gladly lays it down for the sheep.由Peter Nicotra

When Jesus is rejected at Nazareth, He marveled at their unbelief.由Caleb Bunch

Jude explains that the false teachers that had infiltrated the church had based their false teachings on their dreams. Is this still a problem in the church today?由Ed Moore

Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.由Peter Nicotra