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 4/2/26 Jeff Gauss 4/2/26

Start Smart: Why the First Decisions in Church Planting Matter

Church planting requires more than passion. Discover why the book Start Smart Church Planting helps leaders build wise foundations through practical systems, structure, and stewardship.