1. 3 Good Soil
Understanding the Mission Field
ECC Church Plant Training

2. Soil Analysis 1. Clarity for why we need more churches
This how to live out the Great Commission – by understanding your local mission field.

3. Soil Analysis-America
Why New Churches?
Only 17% Attend Church.

4. Soil Analysis-America
Population Growth – but no church growth

5. Soil Analysis-America 2010 = 58 million attend church
2020 – 14.7% … 12%
This is happening in your community as well.
Sharing this reality helps validate your reason for planting.

6. 2. Meeting people and learning about your area.
“Think like a missionary” to reach your mission field.
Who will you reach?
Describe your ministry focus.
Describe the needs of the community

7. 3. Developing a Community Needs Analysis.
The % of unchurched
Other tools
Percept
Mission InSite
Compassion by Design

8. Strategic Ministry Plan Mission Field
1. How will we communicate the need for the new church?
2. Observations of your area – open doors for ministry?
3. What needs will you begin to meet?

9. 3 Good Soil
Understanding the Mission Field
ECC Church Plant Training