Prayer Stand Evangelism

21 Sept 2022 Several years ago I purchased a prayer stand for use at events. It’s highly visible, does a great job letting people know what you are doing, and helps you organize gospel material. Here are a couple videos that show an example of what you can do on your own with the prayerContinue reading “Prayer Stand Evangelism”

Gospel Tracts I Have Produced

Sometime around 2014, I was asked by Charles Brock to produce a tract version of his Good News for You! booklet. I began to pray, which led me to begin brainstorming, which led me to the first tract I produced. I added matt419.net to the mix as an evangelistic site and included the text toContinue reading “Gospel Tracts I Have Produced”

A Conversation with Pastor Jake Davidson: Covocational/Bivocational Church Planting

Covo and Bivocational Church Planting: 3 Lessons From Jake Davidson In the fall of 2021 I interviewed church planter Jake Davidson of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Pembroke. NBBC is a part of the Christian County Baptist Association and is partnering with the association, the KBC, and others to reach the lost with the gospel.Continue reading “A Conversation with Pastor Jake Davidson: Covocational/Bivocational Church Planting”

Pastor Appreciation: Church Planter Edition

Looking for some ideas to encourage your pastor or group of elders? What about the church planter your church sent, supports, or that is in the town next door? Idea lists abound this time of year! Here are a few… https://get.tithe.ly/blog/pastor-appreciation-month https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/homelife-pastor-appreciation-five-ways-to-say-thanks What not to do… 😉 What church planters want… They want: Prayer. PleaseContinue reading “Pastor Appreciation: Church Planter Edition”

Practical Help for the New Church Planter

Those new to church planting ask a lot of questions. And they should! Here are a few ways I encourage new and prospective planters/replanters as they begin their journey. 1. Begin with prayer. Pray while you read scripture and discern your calling. Pray that the Lord will make you a bold evangelist. You will notContinue reading “Practical Help for the New Church Planter”

Partnering with Planters/Apprentices in a Pandemic

The KBC annual meeting was held in Owensboro this year and included a scaled-back slate of events; and of course, social distancing, mask wearing, and plenty of hand sanitizer. Kentucky Baptists from all over the state gathered to hear reports on mission work, evangelistic efforts, and to praise the Lord for those we as aContinue reading “Partnering with Planters/Apprentices in a Pandemic”

Organic/House Church: 6 Model Summary

A paper written for Dr. Tom Johnston’s Church Evangelism course in 2010. Over the past several years I have had the opportunity to study church planting as part of my course requirements for a degree in North American Church Planting. I have learned about many different models, have listened in on various seminars, and haveContinue reading “Organic/House Church: 6 Model Summary”