Church Planting Alliance Discussion InterChange 2014

‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me. I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ Acts 26:16-18

OVERVIEW We are a Christ-Centered Acts 1:8 Family with a strong heritage and history

OVERVIEW We are a Christ-Centered Acts 1:8 Family with a strong heritage and history Recent Church-Planting History in the United States (for several denominations)

OVERVIEW We are a Christ-Centered Acts 1:8 Family with a strong heritage and history Recent Church-Planting History in the United States (for several denominations) More and Healthier Churches through partnership

Some Components of our Partnership: MORE AND HEALTHIER CHURCHES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

Some Components of our Partnership: 1) Equip our local churches to become “Greenhouse Churches” with planting pathway MORE AND HEALTHIER CHURCHES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

Some Components of our Partnership: 1) Equip our local churches to become “Greenhouse Churches” with planting pathway 2) Develop Regional Teams between districts for Assessment, Coaching, Training, Support (A.C.T.S) MORE AND HEALTHIER CHURCHES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

Some Components of our Partnership: 1) Equip our local churches to become “Greenhouse Churches” with planting pathway 2) Develop Regional Teams between districts for Assessment, Coaching, Training, Support (A.C.T.S) 3) A strong connection to our Alliance Colleges and Resources MORE AND HEALTHIER CHURCHES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

The Local Church is the key. Churches that plant churches are “Greenhouse Churches” MORE AND HEALTHIER CHURCHES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

A Greenhouse Church… prepares plants for the field I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

A Greenhouse Church… prepares plants for the field is willing to “give itself away” I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

A Greenhouse Church… prepares plants for the field is willing to “give itself away” can be any culture, ethnicity, size, age, style I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

A Greenhouse Church… prepares plants for the field is willing to “give itself away” can be any culture, ethnicity, size, age, style has a clear leadership development pathway I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

Residency in a Greenhouse Church YEAR ONE (and ongoing) Pre-Assessment - Is the potential resident called to church planting at any level? Character Development/Theological Training - Is the resident growing in Christ? LOOK at all aspects of ministry - What is the resident’s call to ministry? LEARN all aspects of ministry - What does the resident need to develop? I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

Residency in a Greenhouse Church YEAR ONE (and ongoing) Pre-Assessment - Is the potential resident called to church planting at any level? Character Development/Theological Training - Is the resident growing in Christ? LOOK at all aspects of ministry - What is the resident’s call to ministry? LEARN all aspects of ministry - What does the resident need to develop? YEAR TWO LEAD an established ministry- Can the resident lead other people? LAUNCH a new ministry - Can the resident start a ministry and build team? I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

Residency in a Greenhouse Church YEAR ONE (and ongoing) Pre-Assessment - Is the potential resident called to church planting at any level? Character Development/Theological Training - Is the resident growing in Christ? LOOK at all aspects of ministry - What is the resident’s call to ministry? LEARN all aspects of ministry - What does the resident need to develop? YEAR TWO LEAD an established ministry- Can the resident lead other people? LAUNCH a new ministry - Can the resident start a ministry and build team? YEAR THREE LEAVE Greenhouse Church (with team) - Assessment, Coaching, Training, Support I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

TANGIBLE PROVISION FOR RESIDENTS The following components are helpful to a successful residency: (3H) Housing - Greenhouse Church (GHC) can help find housing for residents. Healthcare - GHC could help find basic healthcare. Half-Time Job - GHC could help find part time jobs. I. EQUIP GREENHOUSE CHURCHES

II. DEVELOP REGIONAL PLANTING PARTNERSHIPS

Regional Objectives: 1) Regions provide tools to equip “Greenhouse Churches” II. DEVELOP REGIONAL PLANTING PARTNERSHIPS

Regional Objectives: 1) Regions provide tools to equip “Greenhouse Churches” 2) Regions work cooperatively to provide Assessment, Coaching, Training, and Support (A.C.T.S) for their districts II. DEVELOP REGIONAL PLANTING PARTNERSHIPS

(ACTS: Assessment, Coaching, Training, Support) A SSESSMENT APEST ASSESSMENT- fivefoldsurvey.com IDAK Tool Online Assessment - (churchplanterprofiles.com)churchplanterprofiles.com One Day Assessment Four Day Assessment C OACHING Coaching Training Coaching Support T RAINING Training Events/Bootcamps Church Planter Forums Equipping through Resources Finances & Team Building S UPPORT Prayer Support Spousal Support Steering Committee Support Church Planter Retreat II. DEVELOP REGIONAL PLANTING PARTNERSHIPS

Regional Objectives: 1) Regions provide tools to equip “Greenhouse Churches” 2) Regions work cooperatively to provide Assessment, Coaching, Training, and Support (A.C.T.S) for their districts 3) Regions create a clear church-planting pathway from our colleges to our districts II. DEVELOP REGIONAL PLANTING PARTNERSHIPS

Toccoa Falls College Church Planter BootCamp - October, 2014

Dr. Gregg Okesson

Three Kinds of Plants go into the Field…. A “SEED” - A planter lands in the field on their own. A “START” - The seed is nurtured by developing a key leader, developing a team from that church, and sent into the field. A “SHOOT” - Some trees grow from the roots of another tree but remain connected. In some cases, a Greenhouse Church will send out “shoots” to a new community and a ministry will develop. This may take the form of a Venue or Multi-Site situation that is closely connected with the supporting church. II. DEVELOP REGIONAL PLANTING PARTNERSHIPS

These three kinds of plants can include many models… Many Cultures & Generations - all kinds of churches Many Models - traditional, missional, house, etc. Fresh Starts - helping declining churches have new life II. DEVELOP REGIONAL PLANTING PARTNERSHIPS

Rev. Bill Malick Fresh Start Consultant District Superintendent of the South Pacific District

III. EXAMPLE OF HOW ONE CHURCH FOLLOWS PATHWAY

1) Recognize that we already have many “Greenhouses” in the Alliance! 2) Complete regions and appoint all regional coordinators. 3) Gather regional coordinators to discuss pathway/strategy and form partnerships. 4) Help regions set up team structures for A.C.T.S., Greenhouse Training, etc. 5) Form “Greenhouse Curriculum” Team to research and provide the best possible resources for our Greenhouse Churches. Some of our best practices will come from Alliance churches who are already doing a great job as a Greenhouse. 6) Encourage regions and districts to gather willing lead pastors to discuss concept. 7) Begin training willing local churches. Bless them for any efforts to reproduce. IV. A FEW POSSIBLE NEXT STEPS

Suggestions for local churches who want to become Greenhouses: Evaluate your "Planting Pathway." What is working well? What must you implement? What do you already have in place for the following areas? Take inventory of upcoming leaders. - Who are they? How old are they? - Are there “apostles” in your church? Do some people naturally rally others to start things? - Are any pursuing ministry? - Who and how are you challenging leaders to take the next step? Have potential leaders take the online pre-assessment tests: - CHURCH PLANTING: Churchplanterprofiles.com - choose free test or thorough $99 test. - APEST: - ALLIANCE LICENSING: and complete form under “next steps.” IV. A FEW POSSIBLE NEXT STEPS

10 Suggested ways for ANY CHURCH to help a church plant right now. 1) Select a planting couple/team from your area and pray for them. Feature them in your media. 2) Send a planting couple out to dinner/overnight as a gift from your church. Pay their childcare too! 3) Pick a planting couple and financially support them. (One time or monthly...ANY amount helps!) 4) Pick a church plant and give them a one-time gift. (Could be financial...but doesn’t have to be!) 5) Hold a “baby shower” for a church plant and give them gifts for their startup. (Office supplies, etc.) 6) Invite a planter to share his vision with your board/church. Invite them to preach. Yep, preach. 7) Partner with other area churches in planting a church. (Call some pastors and see if you can help). 8) “Adopt” a plant in your area and send volunteers to help once a month. 9) Send team members from your church to participate in a plant. 10) Send a planter and team from your church. IV. A FEW POSSIBLE NEXT STEPS

V. DISCUSSION DISCUSSION

GREENHOUSE CHURCH MATRIX

Thank You for the opportunity to share and discuss these ideas