Category: Church Planting

Why I Am a California Southern Baptist

Matt Brower November 7, 2023 No Comments

Some may suggest that the days of denominations are on the downward slide. But from my seat on the “family bus,” I see a great deal of work still being [...]

5 Essentials for Church Planting Couples

Kurt Abel August 29, 2023 No Comments

Over the course of one year, my husband and I welcomed our first baby, adopted two children from Ukraine, and moved from Kentucky to South Carolina to plant a church. [...]

A Reflection – Fighting for Rest in a Busy Ministry World

Kurt Abel August 29, 2023 No Comments

When I planted Solid Rock Church ten years ago in Claremont, California, the last thing on my mind was rest. Like many church planters, I was young, energetic, and driven. [...]

Five Things I Felt as a Church Planting Kid

Kurt Abel August 29, 2023 No Comments

Hello! I’m A.S. Westbrook, the firstborn daughter of James and Desiree Westbrook of Realm Church in Oakland, CA. From me and my brother’s perspective, I want to share with you [...]

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4 Ways Church Planting Reflects the Ongoing Work of the Body of Christ

Kurt Abel August 22, 2023 No Comments

Church planting is as old as the church. The early Christians planted numerous churches according to the strategic plan given by Jesus in the Great Commission. They planted in Jerusalem [...]

5 Ways Your Suburban Church Can Make a Difference in Church Planting Tomorrow

Kurt Abel August 15, 2023 No Comments

I’ve spent the last 24 years serving a church in San Jacinto, California’s big, bad, beautiful city. Our church is nestled between the twin cities of Riverside and Palm Springs, [...]

Embracing Growth – The Vitality of Suburban Church Planting

Kurt Abel August 15, 2023 No Comments

In the ever-changing landscape of today’s modern world, the significance of churches and their role in communities cannot be underestimated. Urban centers are continuing to expand, and the suburbs have [...]

Seven Tips to Help You Thrive as a Church Planter’s Wife

Kurt Abel August 8, 2023 No Comments

As a Church Planter’s wife, who grew up in a major metropolitan area in Southern California and who also Co-Founded and co-planted a Gospel-centered Church in the San Francisco Bay [...]

Lead Pastor or Lead Missionary? Understanding Context in an Urban Environment

Kurt Abel August 8, 2023 No Comments

I have lived in Santa Cruz, Orange, and San Diego Counties – all quintessentially Californian. However, my recent move to Los Angeles County has prompted me to reevaluate cultural context [...]