Taking Territory- A spirit-led process! Acts 9:31, 15:28, 16:10

3 types of church plant starts: 1.Cold 2.Warm 3.Hot What is the difference?

#1 Warm Start– Mother Church

Already established churches DO NOT naturally move toward church planting Is this statement true? Why or why not?

Churches DO NOT naturally move toward church planting LOSS of Fellowship LOSS of Finances LOSS of Ministry Leaders LACK of Kingdom Focus LACK of Health

Despite obstacles, most churches can be LED toward birthing daughter congregations.

How can you help prepare your church to plant?

#2 Step to Planting: LEADER

Who can plant? Is passion enough?

Who can plant? Is passion enough? #1 quality of an effective church planter: Ability to create and initiate new ventures (IDAK assessment)

Who can plant? Is passion enough? Are you best equipped for a lead role OR a supportive role? Which disciple would you pick as a church planter?

Qualities of a lay church planter! Feel called to plant. Are spiritually mature. Teachable spirit. Supportive of the Conference. They are empowering (a team player) Big FAITH/Vision. They believe God can and will do awesome things. Influence. A leader must be able to inspire and lead others. Which of the above areas is the biggest challenge for you? How can God help you grow this area of your life?

#3 Step to Planting: Location

Location Opportunities: 1. Where the Spirit impresses you! 2. Where you live 3. Where there are unreached populations and ethnic groups. 4. Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, ends of the earth

Jesus Strategic Plan Discussion… What is your: Jerusalem? Judea? Samaria? Ends of the earth?

#4 Step to Planting: Healthy Core Group

Building a Core Group 1. Shared passion/vision. 2. Individuals who put mission first. 3. Individuals who are a magnet to others. 4. Individuals who match the demographic to be reached. Prioritize the above list …

#5 Step to Plant: Incubation

Incubate 6-9 months as a core group of leaders. In-home meeting 1x a week Note: You wait to worship on Sabbath mornings UNTIL you have incubated!

Incubate 6-9 months as a core group of leaders. - Create Community (Get to know one another) -Prayer & Fasting -Study of Acts & ReKindling a Lost Passion by Russell Burrill -Establish core values -Develop Strategic Plan (including target demographic and evangelistic methods) -Ministry assignments -Practice worship

#6 Step to Plant: COACH

Requirements: 1. Every Lay Planter is assigned a coach.

Equipping Lay Planters for Excellence in Ministry Definition of coach: --A full-time minister employed by the Conference.

Equipping Lay Planters for Excellence in Ministry Qualifications of a coach… -Proven soul-winner -Excellent listener -Empowering (will not take over the plant). -Familiar with the techniques of coaching and self-discovery. -Willing to commit (this is voluntary!)

Requirements: 1.Personal Coaching Relationship. Lay Planter and Coach will meet on a monthly basis for a coaching appointment. Lunch or supper is recommended and will be reimbursed (up to $20.00) by the church planting department.

Content of Coaching Meeting: --Ask Questions… Examples: “What successes/victories have you experienced recently?” “What can you celebrate?” “What challenges are you currently encountering that we can pray about?” --Ask Questions… Examples: “What successes/victories have you experienced recently?” “What can you celebrate?” “What challenges are you currently encountering that we can pray about?”

Content of Coaching Meeting: --Ask Questions --Listen --Encourage --Accountability --Resource --Prayer --Ask Questions --Listen --Encourage --Accountability --Resource --Prayer

Requirements: 2. Coach meets with church plant group on a monthly basis. --Only 1x quarter on Sabbath morning. Options include: board meeting, business meeting, social, youth outing, etc. --Coach conducts baptisms and ordinations. Purpose: A relationship is built with the coach. The coach can resource the lay planter more intelligently.

Requirements: 3. Coach holds a one week (two weekend) reaping evangelist meeting with the plant on an annual basis. -- The coach has a relationship with the group so they will be well prepared and supportive of the meeting. -- This provides an affordable evangelistic endeavor on a regular basis for the church.

Added benefits of a coach Coach encourages planter and plant to: -- move toward company and then church status. -- stay focused on the mission of the church through regular evangelistic endeavors. -- be realistic regarding facility needs and requests. -- keep a positive relationship with the Conference.

Contact Information: Tom Evans