Insights for Church Planters

Practical wisdom, leadership insight, and real-world lessons to help you build a healthy church from the very beginning.

“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37 NIV

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Jeff Gauss 8/8/26 Jeff Gauss 8/8/26

Why Every Church Plant Needs a Temporary Board

Before a church plant has members, elders, or a permanent leadership structure, it still needs wise governance. That is where a temporary board comes in. Think of it as scaffolding: essential while the church is being built, but removed once the structure can stand on its own.

Jeff Gauss 7/14/26 Jeff Gauss 7/14/26

How to Start a Church Legally: 8 Essential Steps

Learn how to start a church legally with eight essential steps covering incorporation, EINs, 501(c)(3) status, bylaws, banking, and more.