Jim Townsley, Author at Church Planting Helper

A mentor is a person who can support, advise and guide you. Their influence plays a valuable role through encouragement…

God has created us as unique individuals; consequently there are no two people exactly the same. Though we each have a…

Dr. Lee Roberson’s statement “everything rises and falls on leadership” is well known among fundamental Baptist churches. Leadership determines the…

Starting a church has been my emphasis for many years and as a result I have had the privilege…

The relationship between the members and the staff of a church influences its growth and longevity. The church is a…

One of the greatest preaching challenges for every young preacher is to find and utilize illustrations, poems and quotes.…

Everyone from time to time faces situations that are frustrating. Sometimes frustration is of our own making and at other…

Retirement is probably the last thing on a church planter’s mind however it is important to begin making plans in…

The Bible says nothing directly about social media but that does not mean there is no scriptural basis for concern.…

How much should the pastor receive in salary and benefits? When starting a church, the pastor’s salary is determined by…