Theology: The Holy Spirit and Church Planting

What does it take to plant a church? Paul Pavlou, vicar of St Mary Magdalene with the church of the Risen Christ Church in Wyken, Coventry, unpacks his …

Discover creative ways of starting new Christian communities in your area.

The Plant Course equips and prepares church planting teams in the why, what and how of starting a new church community.

John Valentine - theologian, trainer and host of the Doctorate of Ministry in church planting from Asbury Theological Seminary - shares a brief introduction …

Explore a theological foundation for establishing new communities, with a reflection on examples of planting and pioneering.

Many have written on the ‘how to’s of creating new Christian congregations and forms of church but often neglect the fundamental question of why it is …

Amidst a world of seemingly endless movement and change many of us feel a longing to be rooted. It is this instinct that has led many to value the parish …

There is a growing movement of church planting across the world, yet biblical and theological reflection on the topic is still lacking.

An analysis of those aspects of theological formation which best equip church planters for their work. Written by JohnValentine as part of his Doctorate …

This paper from the House of Bishops sets out some principles for the implementation of church planting, and the development of new congregations, as part …