10 Uses of QR Codes for the Church

QR codes are growing in rapidly in usage in large part due to the cultural adoption of smartphones.  QR codes have been around for a long time, but the smartphone makes the codes highly usable.  QR codes are basically links to content.  This content can live on the internet or in the case of text, the content can be imbedded within the code itself.  You can use a QR code to direct people to a...
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What Every Church Planter Should Know

If you read this blog, you know I believe strongly in the Church Planting Movement and that church planting is one of the best ways to open up more seats for the Gospel. Church Planters are faced with a unique set of challenges – mobile ministry, fundraising, creating ownership amongst their volunteers, creating momentum for survival, self-propelled leadership and building something from...
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The Church Planting Supersite

I just learned about a new resource for church planters.  It’s the church planting supersite at www.churchplantingsupersite.com.  It’s billed as the ultimate gateway to all things church planting.  It has three main resource sections. Directory of vendors and service providers for just about anything you need for church planting from Bible Study to marketing to coaching....
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Church Planting Fundamentals

Championship teams in sports are always great at the fundamentals.  Right now all over the country kids are being coached in the fundamentals of football.  Every team starts the season out with an emphasis on these fundamentals.  So what are the fundamentals of church planting?  At Stadia, we measure 5 key vitals of church planting, or the fundamentals. Team Players.  Commonly called a...
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Vault Conference: A Unique Church Planting Experience

The Vault Conference is coming up soon and its a church planting experience you don’t want to miss.  Vince Antonucci has planted two churches.  Most recently he planted Verve Church in Las Vegas.  Not on the edge on Vegas or in a Vegas burb but right on the strip.  Vince is a hard core evangelist and I have thoroughly enjoyed learning from him over the years.  Here’s the details...
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Church Planting Resource: Square Card Reader

What’s the easiest way to accept credit card payments in a mobile setup?  Square.  Chances are you’ve seen it.  It’s a small square attachment for your iOS or Android device that allows you to swipe credit cards for mobile payments.  The concept is so simple the Square website only needs one page to describe it.  Fees are very reasonable at 2.75% of each transaction....
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