Resources – Church Planting

Hello CSBC Family – In the last month, we’ve seen some great things in California as we’ve partnered with NAMB’s Send Network as Send Network California. I recently had the privilege of ministering to pastors at the Send Network Gathering in San Diego, where over 300 pastors and church planters came together. I saw the…

Legal & Risk Management Guidance for Ministry Leaders on Navigating Religious Exemptions in Their Congregation, August 25, 2021. Have you had a congregant ask you for a signature to help them get a religious exemption for vaccines? If so, you’re not alone. While the topic is a touchy one, it is important that we address…

By David Roach LOS ANGELES—Pastor Michael Hibbert was at a party when he met a young man named Denzel. They began talking, and Hibbert invited him to church. Denzel called a couple of months later and said he wanted to attend. Before long, he committed his life to Christ and Hibbert learned the depth of…

Did you know your church can save thousands of dollars with the Employee Retention Credit? And it’s not too late. In 2021, your church can receive up to $14,000 per qualified employee. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a fully refundable tax credit for employers equal to 50% (2020) or 70% (2021) of the first…

by Jerry McCullah I want to encourage pastors, and at the same time, plead with church members to be aware of your pastor and go beyond to see into your pastor’s heart. Check your pastor’s spiritual condition and his physical well-being often, and also that of his family. This past year and a half have been…

The church cannot experience renewal or revitalization without an active prayer culture which is alive and connected to the power of Christ and His work. It begins with the pastor-leaders and moves through the congregation setting ablaze the hearts desiring to be used of God to bring revitalization to His church. It is the work…

To all church planters, “Therefore my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and my crown.” Philippians 4:1 I hope you are well and that you are willfully encouraging yourself and your people in the Lord. This is a unique time in history, but we are eased in knowing our God is…

Whether you are a sending, sponsor, or partner church, there are three ways you can successfully come alongside a new church plant. Pray – Take your active role by growing the spiritual success of CA church planting. Pray for a pipeline of church planters Adopt an unreached people group Raise up church planters in every…

by Micaiah Irmler | Lead Pastor, Southridge Church We often hear people say that planting a church is “not for the faint of heart. It’s the front lines of ministry. Make sure you’re strong.” Words like this, although well-meant, have left me feeling frustrated and doubtful of my calling, and have made me want to…