On today’s episode, I begin part one of “Seven Questions” with Pastor Tony McCollum. Tony is the founding pastor of Fusion Church in Buford, Georgia. He is a husband, father of four, pastor, communicator, author, photographer, techie, and swell guy. http://tonymccollum.com/ Fusion Church: http://FusionChurch.net Links Mentioned in today’s show: Tech and Gear for Pastors http://www.PastorGear.com…Continue Reading “MBP 002: 7 Questions With Tony McCollum Part 1”
Pack This: Ministry Quote: “Only in the school of prayer can the heart learn to preach. No gifts, no learning, no brainpower can atone for the failure to pray.” – E.M. Bounds Source: Book – “The Weapon of Prayer,” by E.M. Bounds, pg 119
Ministry Backpack Podcast Episode 1 Show Notes: Summary: In this first podcast episode, I talk about discouragement in ministry and offer some suggestions for pressing through it. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Trail Finding App: AllTrails – https://www.alltrails.com/ Elijah’s Highs and Lows – 1 Kings 18 1 Kings 19 Psalms 42:11 – “Why…Continue Reading “MBP 001: Dealing With Discouragement In Ministry”
Pack this: Ministry Quote: “You demonstrate faithfulness when you show up, when you keep your word, when you do the work.” – Daniel Allen, Jr. Source: The “Summoned” Bible Reading Plan
[I talk more about this post on The Ministry Backpack Podcast, Episode 032. Listen to it here.] God called you to start a church, but there’s a problem. You don’t have any money, yet. Spiritualize it all you want, but at the end of the day, you still have to eat and have a place…Continue Reading “5 Strategies For Starting Your Church With “No Money Down””
[I talk more about this post on The Ministry Backpack Podcast, Episode 032. Listen to it here.] In most places, it takes money to start a church. Sure, you can begin with a Bible study in your house with a few friends who invite friends and do that for free but this is not always…Continue Reading “Money For Your Church Plant”
[I talk more about this post on The Ministry Backpack Podcast, Episode 032. Listen to it here.] Some would say that the “ability to raise money” is a determining factor for whether or not someone has “the right stuff” for planting a church. They would say this because they believe that this skill demonstrates that this…Continue Reading ““Raising Funds” & the “Right Stuff” For Church Planting”
