The Art and Science of
Planting Churches

The apostle Paul was a veteran church planter who laid a foundation like a wise and master builder, and we can learn much from his example. Church Plantology combines apostolic principles and biblical wisdom with church history and best missionary practices to prepare you to plant anytime, anywhere, among anyone.

Jones explains on the latest research underlying effective planting while allowing for the art of innovation that most methodology ignores. Blending the art and science of planting, this book is essential reading for any church planter—whether planting in post-Christian Europe or urban American cities. Jones's principles provide the foundation planters need to survive beyond the initial first years and lead thriving churches that plant new churches to reach the world.

What Others Are Saying

"Church Plantology is destined to be essential reading for anyone interested in church planting in Western, post-Christian cultural contexts. This book is an expression of who Peyton Jones is—outstanding!"
—ALAN HIRSCH, founder of Forge Mission Training Network

"Church Plantology is a church planting textbook with everything you need to know about how to start a new church. If you're considering planting a church, this is a must read book."
—DAVE FERGUSON, lead pastor of Community Christian Church

"Peyton Jones brings first-century biblical insights to bear on twenty-first-century church planting challenges, illustrated with practical examples and seasoned with wisdom. Recalibrate your church planting compass by reading Church Plantology!"
—CRAIG OTT, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, coauthor of Global Church Planting