Veteran pastor, author, multisite, merger and succession specialist for churches.

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Multisite started out as a radical idea in the 1990's. Then it became the cool idea among large, cutting-edge churches at the turn of the century. Today it is the new normal for healthy, growing churches of all kinds and sizes. bit.ly/3irlEPU
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Reaching lost souls and generational impact are the two keys to making a #churchmerger more effective for all parties involved. #churchesbettertogether instagram.com/reel/DVqes08Dh…
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“I think the kingdom of God and the local community is always better when churches partner instead of building their own silos,” And so it was a conversation about “What can we do together?” #churchesbettertogether share.newsbreak.com/he30ljln…

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This weekend, you may be looking for something to have on in the background of activities. Consider “Why Multisite Is Back and Booming”! This was one of the best discussions I have had in a while. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… open.spotify.com/episode/4ob… #ChurchLeaders #Ministry #Podcast
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Multisite & church planting are both powerful tools, but what truly matters is that congregations are reaching unchurched people & making disciples who make more disciples. Combining these strategies leads to "church multiplication on steroids." exponential.org/articles
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Multisite & church planting are both powerful tools, but what truly matters is that congregations are reaching unchurched people & making disciples who make more disciples. Combining these strategies leads to "church multiplication on steroids." exponential.org/articles
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When a historic dying mono-culture (white church) in downtown Seattle thriving multi-ethnic church Kingdom-minded denominational district superintendent come together = everybody wins! #churchmerger #churchesbettertogether news.ag.org/en/articles/news…
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Healthy #churchmergers invite church members to approve or at least affirm the leadership's decision to merge. Sometimes the congregation says no. Central Baptist Church officially voted to not merge with Second ... - goo.gl/alerts/2t8cHD
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People are testing community, not theology. Hospitality is becoming the new front door. Listen to episode 433 for more. theunstuckgroup.com/episode4… #unstuckchurch #churchstaff #churchleaders #ministry @drakefarmer_ @_JonathanSmith
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Jim Tomberlin retweeted
If you’re attending Exponential Global 2026, consider attending our pre-conference on multisite & mergers with top experts, led by Jim Tomberlin, Rich Birch, & myself. For details, visit exponential.org/global-2026/. To sign up, email support@exponential.org. #Conference #Orlando
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Church members initially voted against the merger, but after further discussion, they passed another vote with “nearly 90 per cent” approval. While the process of merging took time, the opportunities created by the partnership are “exponential.” squamishreporter.com/2026/01…
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“15,000 churches could close this year amid religious shift in U.S.” But many could experience rebirth or revitalization through a merger with a vibrant church. #churchesbettertogether axios.com/2025/10/03/us-chur…
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“I’m a big fan of multisite. . . it forces you to grow a deeper bench. I can’t think of anything else that’s multiplied leaders faster than going multisite. It’s created more positions on the bus and more opportunities for people to thrive.” -@AaronBrockett @TradersPointCC
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Over-communicating to both churches is a key factor in #churchmerger success. Love how @RinggoldChurch does this with its "Merger Minute - 2 Counties, One church." youtu.be/PGkAFW_bW3A?si=O9fR… via @YouTube
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