Tony Merida
The Gospel Coalition
Raleigh, NC, United States
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Past articles by Tony:
4 Ways Pastors Can Motivate the Apathetic
Our hope right now is not the return to normal but the return of the King. → Read More
Should I Forgive Those Who Are Unrepentant?
In this episode of TGC Q&A, Tim Challies and Tony Merida discuss the question, “Should I forgive those who are unrepentant?” → Read More
Church-Planting Momentum in Japan
Adam Ramsey shares how church planters in Australia and New Zealand are partnering with planters in Japan to make disciples in their region. → Read More
Funding the Mission
Shaun Garman challenges church planters to lead their churches in generous giving because the kingdom is at hand and lost souls are at stake. → Read More
Conflict Isn’t Always Bad
Conflict is inevitable, but it isn't always a bad thing. Conflict allows us the opportunity to change and grow in our relationships. → Read More
Church Planting and Conflict Resolution
Preparing to plant a church? Prepare to deal with conflict. → Read More
Early Stages of Urban Church Planting
Adam Muhtaseb shares his story of planting a church in Balitmore, including the challenges and opportunities presented in this urban context. → Read More
Training and Equipping Church Planters
Philip Moore discusses how to train and equip church planters, including gaps in our methods and ways for busy pastors to get involved. → Read More
Best Practices for Church Planters During COVID-19
Brian Howard discusses best practices for pastors in these unprecedented times of church planting during the coronavirus crisis. → Read More
Parenting in the Throes of Church Planting
Church planters, there’s no do-over with our kids. → Read More
Overcoming Darkness in Wales through Church Planting
Dai and Michelle Hankey share how they're combating darkness in Wales by inviting vulnerable people into the hope and freedom found only in Christ. → Read More
The Best Kind of Mercy Ministry
Planting a healthy church is itself an act of mercy. → Read More
What Does Singleness Look Like in Church Planting?
Hunter Beaumont shares how he developed a theology of singleness, and how being a single church planter provides unique opportunities in pastoring. → Read More
Pastoral Transition in Church Planting
Planter, start paving the way for your successor. Labor for a church that will outlive you. → Read More
6 Ways Church Planting Blesses the Sending Church
Tony Merida encourages churches to consider six ways that planting churches might bless them, even—and especially—when it’s costly. → Read More
Should a Pastor Leave One Church to Plant Another One?
Harvey Turner discusses how his investment in leadership development helped him transition out of the church he planted to go pastor another one. → Read More
Want to Combat the Prosperity Gospel? Support Church Planting.
The prosperity gospel preys on the poor and wreaks spiritual havoc in their lives. → Read More
Pastoring in the Forgotten Places
We must do away with the unbiblical notion that small equals insignificant. → Read More
When the Weight of Ministry Feels Crushing
Pastor, you were never meant to shoulder ministry burdens alone. So stop it. → Read More
Who First Showed Tony Merida the Beauty of Jesus?
Tony Merida shares how the witness of his mother and his college baseball teammates helped him to the see the beauty of Christ and led to his conversion. → Read More