Planting for the Gospel – Graham Beynon

Planting for the Gospel by Graham Beynon is a clear, practical guide for anyone involved in starting or strengthening a local church. Written with pastoral warmth and grounded insight, Beynon explores what it really means to plant gospel-centered communitiesmoving beyond strategy and technique to the heart of the mission: people meeting Jesus and growing in Him.

The book walks readers through the essential foundations of a church plant, including shaping a biblical vision, forming a healthy core team, establishing rhythms of worship and discipleship, and engaging the surrounding community with authenticity and compassion. Beynon highlights both the challenges and joys of church planting, offering realistic advice while continually pointing readers back to the centrality of prayer, Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

What makes this book especially helpful is its balanced approach. It combines theological conviction with practical steps, making it ideal for new planters, ministry teams, or churches considering revitalization. Beynon emphasizes character over charisma, faithfulness over flash, and long-term impact over quick results.

Planting for the Gospel encourages believers to think deeply about what a gospel-shaped church looks like and how ordinary Christians can play a meaningful role in establishing and nurturing communities that shine the hope of Christ.