Plant Course

Introduction to Church Planting

This selection of videos, resources and case studies will introduce you to the Plant Course learning tools. You’ll discover more about church planting and leading change.

1. Bible Thought

7 minutes

2. Journey to Shadwell

18 minutes

Case studies of church plants help ground the ideas you encounter in the Plant Course. Discover the story of Ric Thorpe and his journey to Shadwell.

3. Introduction to Church Planting

30 minutes

Additional Resources

If you would like to explore this topic further, we would recommend the following resources and publications:

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