Join us April 5-7 in Indianapolis for the TGC Church Conference! This year, we’ll learn from the seven letters in Revelation how to hold fast—staying centered on the gospel, focused in our mission, and faithful to our calling. TGC27.org

We are excited to announce the TGC Church Conference! Join us April 5-7 in Indianapolis as we gather for stirring worship, gospel-centered keynotes, and practical equipping from experienced church and ministry leaders. Come with your church to be equipped for your church. Get your ticket right now: TGC27.org When you join us at TGC27, you’ll hear teaching from keynote speakers: - @JohnPiper - @HBCharlesjr - @PlattDavid - @MarkVroegop - @RevKevDeYoung - @HanibalRod - @TonyMerida Plus, learn from experienced ministry leaders, teachers, and thinkers: - @WesleyLHuff - @JDGreear - @LigonDuncan - @NancyGuth3 - @JenniferWilkin - @JT_English - @GavinOrtlund - @CollinHansen - @MelissaBKruger - @MattSmethurst - @TrevinWax And many more! We can’t wait to see you in Indy!

As our staff from across North America gathered to consider how we can best serve church planters, one theme continued to rise to the top: endurance. “We not only want to help you launch. We want to help you persevere and flourish for a lifetime.” — Tony Merida Bryan Loritts shared a question a mentor once asked him: “Do you want to be a 5-year wonder or a 50-year warrior?” We want to help church planters fulfill the vision God has placed on their hearts for their churches. But just as strong is our desire to see planting families equipped to thrive for the long haul. Because success isn’t simply launching a church. It’s remaining faithful to Jesus for a lifetime. 🙏 Today, pray for church planters—that they would continue to abide in Christ, endure through every season of ministry, and love Him more deeply with every year that passes.

Footsteps of Paul is now available. Come walk with me in this eight session Men’s Bible study, as we consider the missional ministry of Paul and his brothers. Teaching videos shot in Greece and Turkey to accompany the study. Lifeway.com/footsteps

Just wrapped up an unforgettable wk in Greece & Turkey filming 2 Bible studies w/ an incredible @lifeway team. Footsteps of Paul releases in 2026, & the Ephesians study in 2027. Footsteps is a Men’s Study. Ephesians is a Bible study for everyone. Both have a student version.

Today at #LUConvo, students had the opportunity to hear from @tonymerida, author, professor, and founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C.!

Don’t expect to lead people to a grace that you, yourself, aren’t enjoying. Clip from the New Churches podcast with @tonymerida and others 👇 i-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smar…

🚨 Less than 100 seats left! Register for the FTC National Conference today before we're sold out! Join @tonymerida, @jasonkeithallen, @deaninserra, @manorjuan, @jaredcwilson, and @hbcharlesjr as we consider ministry in light of the glory set before us on September 29-30 in Kansas City, MO! Register today at bit.ly/4gmmOpy

Theology Masterclass is here. 70 videos. All free. For you. Learn from: @VanhoozerKevin @gavinortlund @FredFredSanders @brandon_d_smith @jaredcwilson @manorjuan @MusingsOnChrist @michaeljkruger @pj_schreiner @TrevinWax @tonymerida & more!

Kindle Deal: Love Your Church by Tony Merida (@tonymerida). challies.com/kindle-deals-fo… #ad

⛪ We’re excited to announce the theme of our 2025 For the Church National Conference! Kingdom Come: Ministry in Light of Glory Speakers: @hbcharlesjr, @jaredcwilson, @deaninserra, @jasonkeithallen, @tonymerida, @manorjuan and more! 🎟️ Register now at our lowest rate. bit.ly/4iXbiS5

Interested in learning how your church can multiply disciples, leaders, or new works in 2025? Hear from Tony Merida by joining us for the Church Multiplied Summit at Buck Run Baptist Church on March 31. bit.ly/4fRAFST

To our Send Network Family, we’re excited to offer you an exclusive discount for the TGC25 conference. Use code SENDNETWORK25 and select this breakout during your registration. Register at tgc25.org for the April conference!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS ⬇️ 1) You must like & share this post and tag a ministry leader in the comments 2) You must be following this @NewChurches account 🌟Bonus🌟 - you can increase your chances by participating on FB & Instagram! We will draw five people at random on 12/24!

Kindle Deal: Exalting Jesus in Acts (Commentary) by @TonyMerida amazon.com/dp/B076MNX9LG?tag…

My, my, my. @Muddamalle, @TrevinWax, and @tonymerida talking Gospel Doctrine and Gospel Culture for church planters from the book of Titus. piped.video/U-_XWA6n7cQ?si=E2wp…

Our latest book release, "Church Planter" by @tonymerida launched yesterday at number one on Amazon in the category of Christian Church Leadership. Have you ordered your copy yet? Learn More: buff.ly/4hCgjiw

Gospel-Centered Discipleship is excited to announce the launch of our latest book: Church Planter: Nine Essentials for Being Faithful and Effective by Tony Merida. @tonymerida buff.ly/4ecg0It

Last week, we found out that my amazing wife @KimMerida has breast cancer. We’ve had trial upon trial over the last few years, and this news revealed yet another. Appreciate prayers: for the cancer not to spread, for healing, for strength to navigate all that’s on our plates.

What a run! Go Tigers!