Many interested in CBF church starting often ask me, “how do you start a church? What does an ideal  church starter look like?” I never know quite how to answer those questions. We do have some nuts and bolts, do and don’ts, and logical steps in the process, but I’ve determined it is much more of an art than a science.  Successful CBF church starters and their churches come in all shapes and sizes.

Some of our newest church starters have taken to blogging to reflect on what they  are thinking and feeling as they enter into this nebulous church starting process. If you are a blog follower or simply interested in the church starting process, I’d encourage you to follow their blogs as well.

Susan Rogers is a brand new church starter in Jacksonville, FL. She describes herself as a wife, mom, daughter, sister and minister, and missional faith community planter. Follow her blog, Losing and Finding at http://susanharrisrogers.blogspot.com/

George Linney pastors Tobacco Trail Church in Durham, NC.  The church draws outdoor enthusiasts and it meets right on NC’s longest nature trail as bikers and runners pass by.  Follow George’s blog at http://tobaccotrailchurch.com/.

Ben Collins leads Canvas, a faith community in Deland, FL. Follow the church’s blog at http://thecanvaschurch.blogspot.com/.