101 Questions Church Planters Ask

How Do I Avoid Messing Up My Kids As A Pastor?

Hear from Daniel and Christina Im on how to raise kids and do ministry. We all know that when you lead a church that you are living in a fishbowl. This affects are children as well and there are things that we can do to help them be all God wants them to be without our calling as a pastor negatively impacting their relationship with God. If you're raising kids and planting a church it's a must listen.

Should I Just Go Ahead and Get A Therapist Now?

In this episode we hear from Licensed Counselor Rick Egbert as he discusses issues of mental health and church planters. He gives some great advice on how you can stay ahead of the curve on finding a counselor. In addition to keeping you and your family healthy, he also shares how it is good practice for your entire congregation as you model healthy habits and meet counselors in your area. We've seen a lot of horrible stories of pastors and church planters who have left the minist...

That's A Wrap For Season 1

What a year 2020 was! Please submit your questions that we will tackle in 2021.

What Advice Would You Give Church Planters?

We've taken 101 Questions Church Planters Ask Podcast on the Road! In this episode we are Live at the s2 Conference in Phoenix, AZ. The conference is filled with church planters and established churches that want to be strong enough to multiply. So we put a microphone in front of church planters and asked them to give some advice to current and future church planters.

Should My Church Plant Do A Christmas Eve Service In Pre-Launch Phase

If you think that doing a Christmas Eve service in your Pre-Launch Phase you may want to think again. While it may be a perfect way to get exposure and gain some launch team members it often will not achieve the outreach you expect. In this episode we'll look at some other options and explain why holding off on a Christmas eve service in Pre-Launch phase may be your best growth strategy.

What Are The Best Ways To Engage The Community?

When you are a church planter, its more than just gathering a crowd for worship services. You need to find ways to embed yourself in the community and help your team to do the same thing. In this episode Danny and special guest Christ Highfill discuss 10 ways that you can engage the community whether you are pre-launch phase or already up and running.

How can my church plant use International Freelancers & Virtual Assistants?

Do you want to know one of the greatest tools to help your church plant? What if I told you that there are people from around the globe that you can hire for projects such as design, web, video, audio, architecture, data entry, IT, marketing and more? The world of freelancers and virtual assistants is at your finger tips.

Should I Consider Dual Affiliation?

There really is no reason to plant a church a lone these days. There are multiple church planting networks and denominations to help you. Many planters wonder if they have to choose just one or if it makes sense to have a couple groups you work with. We explore the advantages and challenges of dual affiliation in this episode.

What's the Deal with Church Merch?

If you do Church Merch right it can be one of your most effective and inexpensive marketing tools. There are so many upsides to equipping your people with the right stuff. Learn when to invest in quality apparel vs when to get promotional SWAG.

Should A Pastor Opt Out of Social Security?

If you are new to being a pastor or church planter, chances are someone has told you "You should opt out of social security!" In this episode I will walk through the IRS social security exemption that is allowed for clergy but also explain who qualifies and the dangers of opting out if you don't meet the true exemptions.

How Do I create Mission, Vision, Core Values For My Church Plant?

It's pretty common for one of your earliest steps in church planting to write a Mission Statement and also Vision and Values Statement. Understanding the differences in these and composing them correctly can really help you communicate with clarity. As the church plant grows transferring mission, vision, and values to your people will be key in accomplishing big things for the Lord.

How Important Is A Seminary Degree For A Church Planter?

Many church planters wonder if they need a Seminary degree or a Bible degree Before they start the church plant. In this episode we discuss some of the advantages of formal education but also explore why Seminary isn't for everyone. Also if you do go to seminary either before the church plant or during the plant what you might want to focus on.

What Might Spiritual Warfare Look Like In a Church Plant

In this episode Danny parmelee and Lee Stephenson discuss what spiritual warfare might look like in a church plant and how to recognize it and combat it.

Should I Consider Bivocational Church Planting?

Danny Parmelee along with Brad Briscoe talk about Bivocational Church Planting and the different things you should consider if you are going down this path. For some it is a great fit and will help to maximize ministry while others in a different context may not.

Should I Have Non-Christians On My Launch Team?

First it's important to understand the difference between a core team and a launch team. In this episode I will discuss how your approach to launch team members in general will help you to figure out WHO should be on your team and why this perspective might challenge what you've heard else where. Even going so far as to say that the strength of your launch team may not be as tied to the equality of individual commitment.

What Should I Do When No One Shows Up?

Leadership is lonely. Its even more lonely when people you expected to show up at your meetings, trainings, events, or Sunday worship gatherings are simply just not there. In this episode we'll explore some of the self leadership to work through that but also practical follow up ideas.

How Do I Maximize Email Marketing & Communication?

Email is not dead. As annoying as you may consider emails to be, they are still an essential daily function of most everyone's lives, and the best way to keep in contact with the majority of your community. Consider the email addresses you collect like flecks of gold: they are a small but highly valuable piece of information on the people in your community that you can use to connect with them in the future. When you add all these flecks of gold together (your email strategy) you w...

How & Why Should I Raise Financial Support? 2 of 2

Last episode we looked and the foundation of WHY to raise financial support for your church plant. Now we look at the HOW to raise financial support. It is Not an easy process but it is one that will do much more than just raise money. You cast vision and gain ministry partners not just donations.

How & Why Should I Raise Financial Support? 1 of 2

In this episode we discuss with Dr. Steve Shadrach the WHY behind raising financial support. This looks at some of the biblical reasons and examples of raising financial support along with some of the pragmatic benefits of raising personal funds for church planting.

How Much Should A Church Planter Be Paid?

Determining the salary of a pastor can be difficult and especially difficult for a church planter since there isn't a history of salary for the church. Here we discuss how to set salary for a church planter.

When Should I Appoint Elders in the Church Plant

It is critical to have Godly leadership in your church. However it can be very dangerous to rush the process of appointing elders in the church

Who Should I Be On The Lookout For That Might Destroy The Church?

You will have people that will create division and conflict in your church plant. Listen here to know what to look out for.

Is It OK to Steal People From Other Churches?

This is one that every church planter will face when developing their launch team. Is it ok for people to come from other churches. How do you handle this with area pastors?

When & How Should My Church Plant Open A Bank Account

It's time to open up that Bank Account for your Church Plant. Do you go with a local bank, national bank, credit union? What types of services are a must? We answer those here!

Should My Church Plant Use a Credit Card or Debit Card?

Answering a simple question if your church should use a debit card or credit card. Church finances are important, especially for church plants starting out.

How Do I Get 501c3 Non-Profit Status?

We cover why you need to apply for 501c3 non profit status for your church plant and the steps you need to take. Whether that applying through your denomination or hiring a lawyer to apply for you.

What the Heck Are By-Laws, and Who Cares?

How Do I Apply For An EIN?

What Is Important When Choosing A Church Name?

So it's time to name your church plant. Well this is fun and exciting. But also can create some anxiety. There are lots to things to think through when selecting a name.

I Think I'm Going To Plant A Church, Am I Crazy?

Welcome back everyone to 101 questions that church planters ask, I’m your host Danny Parmelee. If you are listening to this episode, chances are you are in the exploratory stage of church planting.   Maybe the train is already down the tracks a little bit or you are just kicking the tires or your just not sure at all. Either way, you probably have asked yourself “Am I Crazy?   Youve heard  church planting is a bit  crazy so you’re wondering if you are crazy for considering it. ...

What is this podcast all about and why was it started?

Just a little introduction of myself and my background in launching epikos church in Milwaukee, WI in 2005.  What started in our living room grew to over 2,000 people on 3 campuses.  The format of this podcast will be very simple answering of questions that I've heard many times in coaching church planters AND your opportunity to submit your questions on www.churchplantersask.com