By Dr. Clement Iyoha
Church Planter
A Biblical Vision. A Spiritual Calling. A Kingdom Legacy.
Planting a church is one of the holiest and hardest assignments in ministry. Drawing from over two decades of church planting and leadership development, Dr. Clement Iyoha offers a sober, scripture-anchored, and deeply practical guide for the men and women God is sending out. From discerning the call to building a launch team, from preaching that transforms to systems that scale, Church Planter is the companion every planter wishes they had on day one.
What you'll learn
- How to confirm and steward the call to plant
- Building a launch team rooted in prayer and mission
- Designing a worship gathering that disciples, not just attracts
- Financial, legal, and leadership systems that protect the vision
- Multiplying disciples, leaders, and congregations from year one
About the author
Dr. Clement Iyoha is a pastor, author, and sought-after speaker whose ministry spans more than two decades. He helps people discover purpose, build faith, and lead with impact.
Read full bio →What readers are saying
The Church Planter is more than a memoir — it is a testimony of what God can do through a surrendered life. I have known Dr. Clement Iyoha since our youth, and I have witnessed firsthand his passion for evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. His journey across nations demonstrates unwavering faith, perseverance, and obedience to God's call. This book will inspire pastors, leaders, missionaries, and believers everywhere to embrace God's purpose and impact their generation for Christ.
Dr. Clement Iyoha's story is a powerful reminder that church planting is not merely about establishing buildings, but about building people and advancing the Kingdom of God. Through sacrifice, prayer, faith, and perseverance, he has helped establish churches and raise leaders across multiple continents. The lessons contained in this book are practical, inspiring, and deeply biblical. Every church leader and aspiring church planter will benefit greatly from this remarkable testimony.
Few people possess the commitment and endurance required to build churches year after year while remaining faithful to God's calling. Dr. Clement Iyoha is one of those rare individuals. This book reveals both the victories and the sacrifices behind church planting. It will encourage those who are weary, strengthen those who are called, and challenge believers to become active participants in God's mission.
When I invited Dr. Clement Iyoha to help strengthen the work in Atlanta, I already knew of his experience and passion for building God's Kingdom. What I witnessed confirmed everything I had heard. His commitment to reaching souls, raising leaders, and planting churches is extraordinary. The Church Planter is an honest and inspiring account of a life dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission.
Book club questions for Church Planter
These discussion questions are written for church planting teams, cohorts, and leadership groups reading The Church Planter together. They work well as pre-launch conversation starters.
- 1What first stirred the idea of planting a church in you or in your team? Was it a burden, an invitation, or a frustration?
- 2How clearly can your team articulate the vision for this plant in two sentences without notes?
- 3Which part of the launch process described in the book feels least developed in your current plan?
- 4The book addresses funding honestly. What are your real financial assumptions, and what happens if they are wrong by half?
- 5Who is the specific person or community your plant exists to reach? How well do you actually know them?
- 6What does healthy pace look like in year one for you, your family, and your team?
- 7Where are you most tempted to copy another church's model rather than discern your own context?
- 8How will you know if the plant is spiritually healthy, not just numerically growing?
- 9What is your plan for the first significant discouragement or departure?
- 10What is one church planting resource or relationship you need to secure in the next 30 days?
Leading a group through this book? Reach out and Dr. Iyoha may be able to join a session or send a note to your group.
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