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TEN STEPS TOWARD A NEW CHURCH START
- PRAY asking the Lord if He is indicating the planned church plant is a part of His Kingdom strategy? What circumstances have led you to believe God is moving to create a local expression of His church in the target area?
- CONDUCT A FIELD STUDY in order to determine the type of church which needs to be started in the target area. Conduct a Community Needs Survey, collect demographic and psychographic data.
- ELECT A MISSIONS COMMITTEE from the sponsor church which with the pastor of the sponsor church have the responsibility of planning and coordinating the new start.
- CULTIVATE THE FIELD in order to prepare for a church start. Conduct community surveys, prayer walks, block parties, children’s events, seminars, concerts, and other activities which will aid in community penetration.
- MOBILIZE AND TRAIN LAY PERSONS from sponsor church or association to assist in the starting of this new work.
- DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN listing a time table for all activities to be conducted in preparation for the launch of the new congregation.
- DEVELOP A BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLAN for the new congregation.
- CALL A PASTOR. This action is the responsibility of the sponsor church.
- ESTABLISH A COVENANT BETWEEN THE SPONSOR CHURCH AND THE NEW CONGREGATION listing responsibilities and expectations of each entity.
- MOBILIZE A PRAYER NETWORK FOR THE NEW CHURCH
For more information, contact Delton Beall.
Links: North American Mission Board: http://www.namb.net
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