Not Alone

adminJune 8, 2012Church Planters0 Comments

This is a short reminder that church planters are never in it alone. There are others both rejoicing and battling … Read More

3 Tips for Mobile Ministry

Craig WhitneyJune 6, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters, Group Leaders, Network Leaders0 Comments

Did you know that 90% of all americans are within 3 feet of their cell phone at all times? Drew … Read More

The Two Things You HAVE to Do to Reach People

Paul UrbanMay 31, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters1 Comment

If you’re a church leader and you want your church to reach the unchurched, the de-churched, the disconnected, there are … Read More

10 Keys to Raising Up the Church Out of the Culture

Craig WhitneyMay 29, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters, Group Leaders, Network Leaders0 Comments

At Emerging Leadership Initiative, our mission is to mobilize leaders who will raise the church up out of the culture … Read More

Matt's House

Rob BensonMay 25, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters0 Comments

Here is a great story of perseverance in prayer, and sudden provision! ELI asked Rob Benson, of Matt’s House in … Read More

How do you know when you've got one?

Craig WhitneyMay 23, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters, Group Leaders, Network Leaders1 Comment

Jesus said, “Go and make disciples.”  Whether you currently lead a small group, a missional community or a new church, … Read More

The 9 Deadly Sins of Startup Churches

Craig WhitneyMay 17, 2012Church Planters0 Comments

I’ve been reading startup literature recently which brought my attention to Steve Blank, serial entrepreneur, author, and teacher of all things startup. … Read More

Two Simple Keys for Leading Your Staff

Matt MillerMay 15, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters0 Comments

This is a guest post by Matt Miller, lead pastor of New City Church in Shawnee, Kansas.  As a new … Read More

Just Love

Craig WhitneyMay 10, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters, Group Leaders, Network Leaders0 Comments

  I was in Austin this week for some meetings at Gateway.  I saw this card and was intrigued. Free portraits … Read More

Life Change in Vegas

adminMay 8, 2012Church Leaders, Church Planters, Group Leaders, Network Leaders0 Comments

At ELI we get the incredible pleasure of hearing amazing stories from church planters such as yourselves, people tearing down … Read More