Noah Oldham

Noah Oldham, a Regular Contributor to For The Church, is the lead pastor of August Gate Church, a church he planted in south city St. Louis in 2009. He also serves as the Send City Missionary for the North American Mission Board working to plant new churches by mobilizing existing churches and equipping planters. Noah is married to Heather and they have four children.

Jul 8

Noah Oldham on Considering Church Planting by Noah Oldham

What are some good questions someone should ask who is considering planting a church? 

May 13

Noah Oldham on the Pastor’s Physical Health by Noah Oldham

Why should pastors care about their physical health?

Jan 6

Noah Oldham on Advice to Pastors on the Verge of Burnout by Noah Oldham

FTC.co asks Noah Oldham, Lead Pastor at August Gate Church in Belleville, IL, “What advice would you give to a pastor on the verge of burnout?”

May 31

Noah Oldham on Difficult Things in Life by Noah Oldham

Series: Conversations

"What difficult thing in your life has taught you the most?"

Apr 9

Noah Oldham on How To Know if a Church is On Track by Noah Oldham

Series: Conversations

How can a church know it is on the right track? What are some signs of faithfulness?

Jan 23

Noah Oldham on Sermon Preparation by Noah Oldham

FTC.co asks Noah Oldham, Lead Pastor of August Gate Church in St. Louis, to describe his sermon-writing process.

Dec 19

Noah Oldham on The Importance of Preaching Within the Local Church by Noah Oldham

FTC.co asks Noah Oldham, Lead Pastor of August Gate Church in St. Louis, "How important is preaching in the local church?"

Oct 23

Noah Oldham on Pastors Throwing in the Towel by Noah Oldham

FTC.co asks Noah Oldham, "When are you most tempted to throw in the towel as a pastor?"

Mar 24

How Can A Church Make Sure Its Theology Leads To Doxology? by Noah Oldham

Series: Conversations

We asked Noah Oldham, "How can a church make sure its theology leads to doxology?​"

Jan 26

What Are The Pastor’s Most Important Weekly Tasks? by Noah Oldham

Series: Conversations

What are the pastor's most important weekly tasks?