If you're looking for books on church planting, there are many excellent options available. Here are five of the best, based on my personal experience and recommendations from other church planters:
1. Church Planting Movements by David Garrison - This book is a must-read for anyone serious about starting a new church. It provides an in-depth look at how effective church planting movements have been started and grown around the world.
2. The Tangible Kingdom by Hugh Halter and Matt Smay - This book is all about creating churches that are focused on evangelism and discipleship. It's an incredibly practical guide that will help you get your ownchurch plant off to a great start.
3. Planting Missional Churches by Ed Stetzer - In this book, Stetzer provides helpful insight into what it takes to plant a healthy and sustainable church. He also shares some of the common mistakes made in church planting, so you can avoid them in your own journey.
4. Replanting Rural Churches by Sam Rainer - If you're called to plant in a rural area, this book is essential reading. It will help you understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with starting a church in such a context.
5.The Church Planting Journey by Mike Breen - This final entry chronicles Breen's own experiences as he helped start over 80 churches in England during his time with 3DM (an international missions organization). It's packed full of valuable lessons learned from real-life ministry experience.