Go Portable First

  GO PORTABLE FIRST! Why Churches Should Go Portable First with Their Next and Maybe Every New Location by Jeff Beachum             Launching a new campus is an exciting milestone for any church whether you’re multisiting or planting!  But it can also be a significant financial and logistical challenge. While…

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How to Avoid Pastor Burnout While Launching a Church

One way to avoid pastor burnout while launching a church is to seek support and encouragement from other Christians.

For multisite and church planting teams, launching a church can be a daunting task that requires a significant amount of time and energy. Unfortunately, this leaves pastors with little time to connect with people. Instead of building relationships, they’re often consumed by logistics, which can quickly lead to burnout.

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Why 3 Recent Church Launches Rocked Their First Weekend

Check out some inspiring recent church launches and the foundational elements each used to make their God-given dreams come true.

Launching a new church can be daunting, especially in a digital world. But this doesn’t mean it’s impossible! This article will showcase some inspiring launches, highlighting the strategies and elements they used to make their God-given dreams come true.

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4 Inviting Church Lobby Ideas That Welcome Guests

Welcome guests and visitors with these creative and inviting church lobby ideas.

Some churches have mastered the inviting coffee bar or comfy seats and tables, and others have given trusted ideas a new twist. Here’s a peek at some of our favorite ideas that you can borrow for welcoming guests into your church, too.

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Launching Strong – The Secret to Excellence and Volunteer Retention in Portable Churches

The church multisite trends are clear: growth through multiple smaller venues, financial stewardship through leasing, and reaching people in their neighborhoods.1 Yet, churches are leaving traditional facilities in favor of rented spaces that still provide for: Excellent environments for worship, children’s ministry, and community. A culture that matches the DNA of their main campus. Engaged,…

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The One Article You Must Read About Multisite Challenges

The rise of the multisite church is not a fad. In fact, it seems to keep growing over the years. However, this doesn’t mean that multisite churches don’t come with their own set of hurdles. Are you are looking to launch a multisite church? Well, we’re here to make sure that you’re well-prepared to take…

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10 Advantages A Mobile Church Has Over Permanent Venues

At PCI our belief is that portability for churches is not going away any time soon. In fact, portability is one of the most important strategies for new churches, multisite churches, and even existing churches. Pastor Carey Nieuwhof said it this way, “Portable church should be a permanent part of the future” and we completely…

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Re-Opening Checklist for Portable Churches

This post is specifically focused on what should be considered to reopen a church meeting in a portable setting. It’s a confusing time we live in now – especially if you are a leader in the church.  Generally, leading is very real work.  Specifically, leading during a time of pandemic is simply exhausting.  Why?  Because…

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30 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Venues for Your Mobile Church

Looking at venues for your mobile church? Choosing the right venue for your church launch is absolutely crucial! The venue for your mobile church not only plays a key role in determining how you engage the community, but also sets the pace for church growth. Ron Sylvia pastor of Church @ The Springs in Ocala,…

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