As a response to the unique challenges facing the twenty-first-century American church, church planting has become a popular topic. But at a time when churches that spread the seed of the Word through preaching, the sacraments, and prayer are greatly needed, much of the focus has been on planting churches that adapt pop culture to meet consumer demand. In Planting, Watering, Growing the authors of this collection of essays weave together theological wisdom, personal experiences, and practical suggestions, guiding readers through the foundations and methods of planting confessional churches that uphold the Word of God. Table of Was the Reformation Missions-Minded? Michael S. Horton Introduction Daniel R. Hyde and Shane Lems Part 1: The Foundation of Planting Churches

1. The Fruitful Grain of Wheat - Brian Vos
2. The Sovereign Spirit of Thoughts on Acts 16:6-10 and Church Planting - Daniel R. Hyde
3. The Reformed Confessions and Missions - Wes Bredenhof
4. No Church, No Problem? - Michael S. Horton Part 2: The Methods of Planting Churches
5. Church Planting Principles from the Book of Acts -Daniel R. Hyde
6. Heart Preparation in Church Planting - Paul T. Murphy
7. Church A Covenantal and Organic Approach - Paul T. Murphy
8. Planning the Some Thoughts on Preparing to Plant a New Church - Kim Riddlebarger Part 3: The Work of Planting Churches
9. On Being a Church Planter - Daniel R. Hyde
10. Being a Welcoming Church Plant - Kevin Efflandt
11. Flock and A Biblical Balance - Shane Lems
12. Declare His Praise among the Public Worship as the Heart of Evangelism - Daniel R. Hyde
13. 'How's the Food?' The Church Plant's Most Important Ingredient - Michael G. Brown
14. Church Membership and the Church Plant -Michael G. Brown
15. Shepherding Toward Maturity, Part 1: The Authority in Church Planting - Spencer Aalsburg
16. Shepherding Toward Maturity, Part 2: Identifying a Mature Church Plant - Spencer Aalsburg
17. The Planting Church and the Planted Church - Eric Tuininga Part 4: The Context of Planting Churches
18. Church Planting in a Melting Pot - Shane Lems
19. The Cultural Factor in Church Planting - Mitchell Persaud
20. Growing Contextually Reformed Oxymoron or Opportunity? - Phil Grotenhuis
21. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? - Michael S. Horton Epilogue - Daniel R. Hyde and Shane Lems Appendix Church-Plant A Big and Brief Picture of a Plant - Daniel R. Hyde and Shane Lems Appendix The Steering Committee - Spencer Aalsburg Appendix Guidelines for the Steering Committee -Spencer Aalsburg