Overview

Apostolic Church Planting: Changing the World One Church at a Time is more than a book about starting churches; it is a call to rediscover the apostolic mission of reaching cities, discipling people, and multiplying the Kingdom of God one church at a time. Drawing on more than two decades of ministry and church-planting experience, Steve Smith combines biblical principles, personal stories, practical leadership insights, and Spirit-led vision to equip pastors, church planters, ministry leaders, and believers with the tools and inspiration needed to make a lasting impact in their communities. From the early challenges of launching a church to the development of cultures of discipleship, generosity, evangelism, leadership, and multiplication, this book offers both encouragement and practical direction for anyone burdened by the desire to see revival spread through healthy local churches. Smith shares lessons learned from planting churches in diverse environments, building teams, reaching communities, and navigating the realities of ministry with faith, perseverance, and vision. Whether you are considering church planting for the first time, actively leading a growing congregation, or simply hungry to be part of God's mission, this book will challenge you to think beyond addition and embrace multiplication. Inside these pages, you will discover: How to recognize and respond to a genuine calling to church planting Practical steps for launching and sustaining a healthy church Principles for building teams and developing leaders Strategies for evangelism, discipleship, and community impact Keys to cultivating a culture of faith, generosity, and spiritual growth Encouragement for overcoming fear, discouragement, and ministry challenges A renewed vision for reaching cities and changing lives through the power of the gospel Filled with biblical truth, compelling stories, and actionable wisdom, Apostolic Church Planting will stir your faith, stretch your vision, and remind you that one church, empowered by the Spirit of God, can truly change everything.

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""Pastor Smith has not merely written a book. He has extended a call."" - Kenneth Carpenter, General Superintendent, Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ""The greatest compliment God could ever give a city is an Apostolic church."" - Tim Gaddy, Bishop, New Life Church, Cabot, Arkansas""Steve Smith has delivered a compelling and deeply convicting call to the Church to return to its apostolic mission."" - Myles Young, Pastor, The Rock Church, Elk Grove, California""Apostolic Church Planting is not simply a guide to church-planting strategy; it is a heartfelt call to obedience, faith, and Kingdom vision."" - Bill Hobson, Former General Secretary of North American Missions, United Pentecostal Church International""May this book serve as an impartation of Apostolic principles and passion to another generation."" - Jonathan Sanders, Pastor, Pentecostal Tabernacle, Kerman, California""What you are reading is testimony and not just theory."" - Steve Wilson, Former General Superintendent, Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ""If kingdom advancement, revival, and reaching lost humanity truly matter within your calling, then pick up this book."" - Robert Mitchell, Bishop, Vertical Church, Centennial, Colorado""By the final chapter, you do not just feel informed. You feel compelled and commissioned."" - Joshua Wilson, General Secretary, Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ""Apostolic Church Planting is part memoir, part manifesto, and part altar call for the Apostolic movement."" - Evan Grizzle, Assistant Director, Missions America, Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ""This is far more than a collection of stories about church planting. It's a bold, awakening call to the mission God has placed before us."" - Timothy Gill, Indiana District Superintendent, Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ""By the time you finish reading, you will not only have clarity on the call, but also the confidence to act."" - Zach Hammond, President, Student Ministries, Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ

Author Information

Steve Smith is the Missions America Director for the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ and a veteran church planter with more than two decades of ministry experience. In 2000, he founded Westchester Apostolic Church in White Plains, New York, and later became the pastor of Faith Apostolic Church in the Memphis metro area. Through his leadership, mentoring, and ministry, he has helped inspire and equip leaders across North America to embrace the mission of apostolic church planting.Steve is the author of Apostolic Church Planting: Changing the World One Church at a Time, a practical and inspiring guide designed to encourage pastors, ministers, and believers to reach communities through church multiplication and discipleship. He and his wife, Lorrie, live in the Memphis area and remain passionate about helping churches grow, multiply, and impact their cities with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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