Understanding Church Planting

Dr. Malphurs is a visionary with a deep desire to influence a new generation of leaders through his classroom, pulpit, consulting, and writing ministries. He is involved in a number of ministries ranging from church planting and growth to leadership development. He has pastored three churches and is the author of numerous books and articles on leadership and church ministry. Currently he is the president of the Malphurs Group and is a trainer and consultant to churches, denominations, and ministry organizations throughout North America and Europe. His research and teaching interests include church planting, church growth, and leadership development.

Jeff Harris, the Senior Pastor at Grace Point Church of San Antonio since 1994, celebrates the privilege of seeing the church family and surrounding community grow from the very beginning. His passion is equipping believers to be the church wherever they go, and he thrives on seeing transformed lives on a daily basis. Jeff is a graduate of Baylor University, Dallas Theological Seminary, and he earned his doctorate from Midwestern University. He is a published author with his book Leadership Forum: Developing Your Own Leadership Compass. Jeff and his wife, Jody, have four children.