Archive for 'Church Planter University'
Easy Roadside Banner Setup
Posted on 03. Sep, 2009 by Steve Swisher.
We put our banners in the grassy area next to the road. The set up is cheap, quick, compact, simple, and looks nice. Here’s how to do it. 1. Order your signs with pole pockets on the left and right sides. While many banners come with grommets which are more common, they are a real pain to work with. [...]
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Curb Appeal & Signs
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Steve Swisher.
Being a church plant has its advantages. One of them is that you can have great curb appeal on a limited budget. When you’re renting space chances are the landlord, school, or movie theater has already done their part in keeping the outside of the facility looking nice. If they haven’t talk to them and [...]
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You Don’t Need A Building
Posted on 24. Aug, 2009 by Steve Swisher.
Every month I meet someone who asks me the question, “So when do you think you’ll get a building?” It’s as if that’s the goal. Many people assume that a building means stability or success as a church plant. The idea is that when you get a building you graduate out of the ranks of [...]
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Networking wih Austin Porter
Posted on 10. Aug, 2009 by Steve Swisher.
I had the chance to talk with Austin Porter who launched Revive Church in February 2009 in Shelby, NC. He was nice enough to let me pick his brain for ideas. I love the catch phrases they use to describe their church. These quotes are definitely buzz-worthy. This church will rock your freakin’ face off! Can’t [...]
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Location Check List
Posted on 08. Aug, 2009 by Steve Swisher.
When looking for a new location for your church plant there are a ton of details to consider. The following isn’t a complete list, but rather just some questions to get you thinking about what you need to look for when considering a location. Set Up Cutting down on set up time and effort will help you [...]
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location, location, location
Posted on 06. Aug, 2009 by Steve Swisher.
Being the son of a realtor I have heard the phrase “location, location, location” many times. Location is a major component of planting a church. There are four things to look for in choosing a place. 1. Size, Expandability, Flexibility: The place has to be big enough to accommodate both your present and near future needs (parking, [...]
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Open Handed
Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by Steve Swisher.
This past year when I was studying for a message about greed I came across the terms “tight fisted” and “open handed”. I was so convicted when I read that article on greed. I wish I knew where I read it so I could go back and read it again. Those two terms stuck with [...]
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