1. OUR MISSION The WCMA exists to Create Vision, Plans, Services, and Resources for New Churches.

2. Why Create Church Planting Networks a.They Create Unity Among Believers (John 17). b. The Churches in the Bible Collaborated With Each Other. c. Collaboration and Autonomy Go Hand in Hand. d. Collaboration Is the Leading Edge of Our Culture.

3. Why Create Church Planting Networks e. The Implications of Collaboration in Church Planting are Breath Taking! f.It Is the Most Effective Means of Evangelism. g.It Is an Extension of Following Jesus and the Book of Acts. h.It Is the Most Effective Way to Develop Culturally-Relevant Churches.

4. Why Create Church Planting Networks Churches Under Three Years of Age Are the Most Effective in Winning People to Jesus.

5. Why Create Church Planting Networks Churches under three years of age win an average of ten people to Christ per year for every hundred church members. 100 Attendance = 10 converts 200 Attendance = 20 converts 300 Attendance = 30 converts

6. Why Create Church Planting Networks Churches three to fifteen years of age win an average of five people to Christ per year for every hundred church members. 100 Attendance = 5 converts 200 Attendance = 10 converts 300 Attendance = 15 converts

7. Why Create Church Planting Networks Churches over fifteen years of age win an average of three people to Christ per year for every hundred church members. 100 Attendance = 3 converts 200 Attendance = 6 converts 300 Attendance = 9 converts

8. Why Create Church Planting Networks In 1900 there were 28 churches for every 10,000 Americans. In 1950 there were 17 churches for every 10,000 Americans. In 2000 there were 12 churches for every 10,000 Americans. In 2004 there were 11 churches for every 10,000 Americans.

9. What Is a Church Planting Network A church planting network is a group of leaders and churches who commit to a relationship with each other where they share resources to plant churches.

10. How a Network Works Leaders From Each Church Join Together To: Determine what type of church will be planted. Determine the broad vision, goals, and values of the plant. Make the Decision on the Lead Planter.

11. How a Network Works Leaders From Each Church Join Together To: Provide the Management Team for the Plant. Give General Support From Within Their Churches for the Plant.

12. The Church Planting Network Process 1. Vision to Plant 2. Clarify Commitments Needed 4. Prayer Practice in Churches Begins 5. Determine Where to Plant the church 8. Find Lead Planter 9. Secure Training and Coaching 10. Planter on the Ground 11. Planter Shares Plan with churches 12. Planter Builds Team 13. The Church Starts 14. Ongoing Training and Support 15. We Do It Again 7. Management Team in Place 3. Commi- ments Made (M.O.U.) 6. Determine Lead Planter Profile

13. Wisconsin Church Planting Network Giving By Network Partners Over Three Years 5 Churches Give $3,500 per year$52,500 2 Churches Give $4,500 per year$27,000 2 Churches Give $5,500 per year$33,000 1 Church Gives $6,500 per year$19.000 2 Anchor Partners Give $12,000 per year$72,000 Total $204,000