by Kristil Faught | May 26, 2026 | 8 Phases, Church Planting, Tools, Training & Strategy
The final stages of the 8 Phases of Pioneering, Discover and Affirm, represent the transition from missionary-led ministry to a healthy, reproducing, indigenous church. These phases focus on identifying spiritual gifts in local believers and publicly validating their...
by Kristil Faught | May 21, 2026 | 8 Phases, Church Planting, Theology of Suffering, Tools, Training & Strategy
Nurture and Help are the fifth and sixth stages of the 8 Phases of Pioneering, focusing on the post-conversion growth of a believer. Nurture is the gentle, maternal-like care used to establish foundational biblical truths, while Help is the strategic shepherding of...
by Kristil Faught | May 19, 2026 | 8 Phases, Church Planting, Tools, Training & Strategy
Spiritual Conversations involve a deep, investigative listening to understand a culture’s existing worldview, while Gospel Conversations involve the strategic proclamation of Christ’s victory over guilt, shame, and fear. Together, these phases ensure the Gospel is...
by Kristil Faught | May 14, 2026 | 8 Phases, Church Planting, Tools, Training & Strategy
Arrival and Trust are the foundational stages of the 8 Phases of Pioneering. They prioritize the missionary’s posture as a humble neighbor and servant rather than a professional with a project. These phases recognize that ministry grows in the soil of integrity and...
by Kristil Faught | May 7, 2026 | Church Planting, Discipleship, Tools, Training & Strategy
The “Discipleship Paradigm” is a shift in ministry focus from quantitative results, attendance numbers and program success, to qualitative health, spiritual maturity and the equipping of the saints. In a church planting context, this means defining success...
