2. Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

3. Matthew 28:18-20 and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

4. Developing Fully Devoted Followers of Christ by Intentionally Building those who know Christ and Passionately Pursuing those without Christ

5. Titus 1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

6. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

7. Wichita Metropolitan Area population = 500,000 people NO Church Affiliation 266,500 Church Affiliation 233,500 (53.3%) (46.7%)

9. 16 cities Only 1 has a lower percentage

10. Wichita Metropolitan Area population = 500,000 people NO Church Affiliation 266,500 Church Affiliation 233,500 (53.3%) (46.7%)

11. Of the 233,500 who affiliate themselves with a religion or church: Ch. Christ / Christian 7.2% Other 35.3% S. Baptist 15.1% Methodist 12.8% Catholic 29.6% No Affiliation

12. 35,260 people affiliated with the S. Baptists. The 2011 average combined attendance in all 52 of the SBC churches in the Wichita area was approx. 8,000.

13. Of the 233,500 who affiliate themselves with a religion or church: Ch. Christ / Christian 7.2% Other 35.3% S. Baptist 15.1% Methodist 12.8% Catholic 29.6% No Affiliation

14. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

15. Romans 10:13-15 … “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?

16. Romans 10:13-15 And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent?

17. We must: live multiplying lifestyles

18. We must: live multiplying lifestyles plant multiplying churches

19. We must: live multiplying lifestyles plant multiplying churches partner with others who are doing the same

20. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

26. 1-Year Residency Program

27. very thorough assessment process

28. Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus planter chooses target area

29. very thorough assessment process Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus Phase 2: 5 mo. engaging focus 200 evangelistic contacts 50 who want to help plant a church

30. very thorough assessment process Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus Phase 2: 5 mo. engaging focus Phase 3: 4 mo. prepare to launch

31. No more than 10 family units from home church

32. Limited financial assistance from home church

33. No more than 10 family units from the home church limited financial assistance from the home church produces DNA of dependence on God and passion to win people for Christ

34. To Become Autonomous: average weekly adult attendance of 200 5 elders 1 additional pastoral staff giving 10% to mission 5-year church planting plan

35. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

36. Proposal: Adopt this basic strategy for multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ.

37. First Steps 1.Send pastors and elders to visit Hill Country Bible Church.

38. If all systems seem to be go: 2.Hire a full-time Pastor of Church Multiplication. First Steps

39. Job Description A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program recruiting assessing coaching & equipping

40. Job Description A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program B. Equip us to be multipliers

41. Job Description A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program B. Equip us to be multipliers C.Partner with others with the same vision

42. What will it cost:

43. People Money

44. People in our county are living and dying without Christ.

45. We believe God is in this.

46. People in our county are living and dying without Christ. We believe God is in this. We choose to see through eyes of faith.

47. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

48. Questions

49. Do we sense this is God’s direction for us?

50. Questions Do we sense this is God’s direction for us? Will we have the courage to release quality residents who are not keeping pace?

51. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

52. Progress: Aug. 2011: Pastors & elders visited Hill Country Bible Church and sensed God’s confirmation

53. Progress: Sept. 2011: Chris Rollman hired as Pastor of Church Planting & Evangelism

54. Progress: Jan. 2012: Assessment Weekend 1 church planter is invited to a 1-year residency

55. Progress: May 2012: Our first Residency Program will begin

56. How can YOU be involved? Pray

57. How can YOU be involved? Pray Give (possibly support a resident / give a start-up gift)

58. How can YOU be involved? Pray Give (possibly support a resident / give a start-up gift) Tell planters about the opportunity

59. How can YOU be involved? Pray Give (possibly support a resident / give a start-up gift) Tell planters about the opportunity Be part of a planter’s core team

60. How can YOU be involved? Pray Give Tell planters about the opportunity Be part of a planter’s core team Observe an Assessment Weekend