1. Church Multiplication System
Introducing the
Church Multiplication System
(Also known as the
“Church Planting Process”)

2. 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

3. 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).

4. 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

5. The Church Multiplication System
Leaders challenge existing churches to commit themselves to “multiply” by sponsoring new church plants.
Prayer &
Mentoring
Multiplication

6. 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

7. The Church Multiplication System
Each church intentionally trains leaders hoping to mobilize some church planters.
Mobilization
Multiplying Church Network
Prayer &
Mentoring
Multiplication

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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!

13. 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

14. 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

15. And the process continues…