Church Multiplication System Introducing the Church Multiplication System (Also known as the “Church Planting Process”)
The Church Multiplication System is... A support system for church planters and churches desiring to begin new congregations. The key components are… Prayer Training Mentoring
The Church Multiplication System Has been chosen by the North American Mission Board, SBC and our state conventions as their primary method of resourcing church planters and churches desiring to sponsor new churches. Therefore, it is advantageous to understand the system in order to tap into some incredible resources (materials, training & funding).
The Church Multiplication System At the very core of the support system is prayer and mentoring. Asking the Lord of the harvest to raise up more laborers. Prayer & Mentoring
The Church Multiplication System Leaders challenge existing churches to commit themselves to “multiply” by sponsoring new church plants. Prayer & Mentoring Multiplication
The Church Multiplication System Representatives of several churches meet together regularly to learn the responsibilities of birthing a new congregation. Multiplying Church Network Prayer & Mentoring Multiplication
The Church Multiplication System Each church intentionally trains leaders hoping to mobilize some church planters. Mobilization Multiplying Church Network Prayer & Mentoring Multiplication
The Church Multiplication System The Church Planting Experience Mobilization Those God may have called to start new churches are identified. Multiplying Church Network Prayer & Mentoring Multiplication
The Church Multiplication System The Church Planting Experience Mobilization Assessment Multiplying Church Network Prayer & Mentoring Those who sense God’s calling spend a several hours being assessed & affirmed. Multiplication
The Church Multiplication System The Church Planting Experience Mobilization Assessment Multiplying Church Network Intensive Church Planter Training Prayer & Mentoring Multiplication Church planter & spouse attend a 3-day seminar on church planting with their mentor.
The Church Multiplication System The Church Planting Experience Mobilization Assessment Multiplying Church Network ICPT Prayer & Mentoring Church Planter Network Multiplication Several church plant teams & mentors meet regularly to plan & pray.
The Church Multiplication System The Church Planting Experience Mobilization Assessment Multiplying Church Network ICPT Prayer & Mentoring Church Planter Network Multiplication New Church Public worship begins. Time to celebrate!
The Church Multiplication System Church leaders continue to meet as the new churches develop. The Church Planting Experience Mobilization Assessment Multiplying Church Network ICPT Prayer & Mentoring Church Planter Network Multiplication New Church Church Planter Network
The Church Multiplication System The new churches commit themselves to multiply. The Church Planting Experience Mobilization Assessment Multiplying Church Network ICPT Prayer & Mentoring Church Planter Network Multiplication New Church Church Planter Network
And the process continues…