The Church Planting Bubble Is About to Burst

How a return to biblical patronage could revive the mission

For decades, evangelicalism has poured massive energy into church planting. In the 20th century, new ministries and denominational programs surged with entrepreneurial zeal. The 21st century saw networks like Acts 29, Redeemer City to City, and NAMB doubling down, creating assessment processes, training pipelines, and seed funding strategies. The model …