Learning from the Locals
Church Planting Blog


The PCA’s Church Planting Strategy

New Members, Milestones, and Maturity at Redeemer Athens


Meet Tyler Majors: Pastoral Intern at Lakeway Presbyterian


The Story of Christ Church


Moving from the Mountain to Mosaic


Corby Shields Joins Mosaic Fellowship


Testimonies From Two Churches


Church Planting Network Seeks to Support Pastors

Cartecay Gathering Forms in Ellijay, GA

Two Leadership Transitions

Only God Who Gives the Growth

Woodlands Gathering Launches Worship & Preserves Native Culture

The Lord’s Provision Throughout 2022


“Every dawn brings a stronger recognition that I am new in Christ.”

Redeemer Athens Launches Sunday Morning Worship

Gospel Moves Forward in Ooltewah: Grace+Peace Particularizes

The Story of Grace+Peace

Introducing Matthew Bryant: Fundraising for Church Planting

Rural Church Development: Growing Roots

Will Davis: A Young Pastor’s Story

Equipped for Ministry: Brad and Beth McRee

Planting Seeds in Athens, TN


Welcome Travis Vaughn, New Executive Director

Revitalization in Action: Grace Presbyterian in Jasper, TN

Revitalization & Planting Go Hand-in-Hand

Thankful for Our Supporters: We Surpassed Our 2021 Goal!

A Physical Home for Woodlands Gathering

“We want our kids to know and be known by the church.” – Brent and Hannah Fiddler

Two New Initiatives: Reaching Athens, TN and Rural Appalachia

A Year in Review

Celebrating a Milestone: Restoration Southside Particularized

God is at Work in Morristown

The Beginnings of a Church Plant


God’s Faithfulness to Mosaic Fellowship

God Is at Work: Testimonies From Woodlands Gathering

Reaching Native Americans


From Consumers to Participants: Tyler and Lis Smith


Being Born Again: Rob and Amber Noland
Rural & Minority: Part of Our Strategic Plan

Events & Outreach Highlights

Pausing to Praise, & Looking Forward

Weathering a Year of COVID-19


Four Encouraging Encounters from the Front Lines of Church Plants


Four Myths About Church Planting


Why Church Planting: An Interview with Hutch Garmany


Ooltewah: The Challenges of the Church in Suburbia

The Bookshelf: Resources for You & Your Church