From “Doing” Church to “Being” the Church, Holy Cross Lutheran Is Revitalized and Growing
August 15, 2019
“We had a church that was old and dying,” remembers Matt Schuler when he became the pastor at Holy Cross Oxford Lutheran Church four years ago. But after completing the StartNew Incubator — and a little bit of God’s pruning — the congregation in Oxford, Michigan is now growing.
Sometimes the Problem Is the Solution
July 26, 2019
When one way of doing things wasn’t working, St. Paul Lutheran Church knew they needed to start something new for their brick-and-mortar food bank.
When a “No” Is Really God’s “Yes”
June 24, 2019
Sometimes a “no” here on earth is really a “yes” from God. When Jen began working with her church in Boca Raton, Florida to launch a Bible-based recovery ministry, one of the first people they approached to help lead turned them down.
Clarity that Turned a Dream into Reality
February 25, 2019
Rev. Mike Von Behren and his congregation wanted to bring the Gospel to the unchurched of their community – the families who would never set foot in Holy Cross Lutheran in Spokane, Washington.
From a Hurricane’s Destruction to a Rebirth of Hope
February 25, 2019
The following is an interview with Rob Bailey, StartNew Incubator team leader. Rob, as a new pastor, leads his team from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, to plant a new church in nearby League City, Texas.
‘Fantastic’ Coach Helps Team Re-Start a Church
February 25, 2019
The following is an interview with Tom Eggebrecht, StartNew Incubator team leader. Tom leads Ascension Lutheran Church in Casselberry, Florida, as the Senior Pastor.