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Welcome to Church Planting Thanks for your interest in planting a church with Illinois Baptist. This book is designed to be a guide and a resource for you as you work through the planting process. The book is divided into 6 sections: Discover, Discernment, Direction, Decided, Development, and Duplication.  Each section will have information, forms, activities and directions to guide you to the next phase of the process. You will also need to stay in contact with someone from the Church Planting team at IBSA or in your local association. The local missionary in your area will be a good resource for you in this process. In most planting scenarios this will be a good resource to use with your sponsoring church pastor as well.

Discovery Process  This part of the church planting journey will help you determine if you are ready to jump in and start the adventure towards planting. The grid below will guide you through the basic steps of the discovery process. At any point that you have questions, please contact our team by going to ILCHURCHPLANTING.COM and email or call any of our team members. 

DiscoveryActivity Description Tools/Resources TimelineComplete Bible study and church planting discovery materials

The resources for this section will help you discover your gifting and preparedness for church planting.

-Discovery Tools-Discovery Tools Study Guide

Self-study, once completed you are ready for the next step.

Make contact with IBSA or locale Association’s church planting team

This is a quick phone interview to determine which team member will be working with you through the planting process. 

-Lastly you will be entered into the Illinois Church Planting Tracking System. This online resource will be the tool you use to stay informed and resourced in the planting process.

-IL Tracking-IBSA Church Planting Team

Upon completion of Discovery Tools

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IBSA Church Planting Process

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Discernment Process

The next step in the process is Discernment.  Planting a church takes time and a lot of the work up front is simply exploring more about how God wired and made you, the type of church He’s created you to plant, where a good fit for you is at in Illinois, and to shore up any loose ends in regards to calling. By working through this next section it is our hope that you’ll continue to have those issues clarified.

DiscernmentActivity Description Tools/Resources TimelineAttend a Church Planter Orientation

This orientation is hosted by IBSA to help you understand the church planting process in Illinois as well as a look into planting churches as a partnership.

-Email Staff about attending-Illinois_Orientation.pdf(s) (made available at the orientation)

Church Planter Orientation will be held as needed.  Check with the IBSA office to see when the next one is scheduled.

Identify Place and Calling

In this section you’ll work through on your own to gather info and data not only on the church planting process, but possible sites to plant in as well as fleshing out your calling.

-www.ilchurchplanting.com-Virtual Prayerwalking DVD’s-Site Visit (see appendix for sample)-Wikipedia (for info the area you’re interested in planting in)-Zipskinny (info on the zip code(s) you’re looking at)-CP Resource links at ILChurchPlanting.com-Making contact with local missionaries about each region (contact our office for information on each region)

1-6 months

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Direction Process

With each step in the process the commitment level goes up a notch.  Previously you were able to spend time exploring, discerning, seeking God, and listening for His voice.  Now comes time to take a bold step forward and begin the application, interview, and assessment process.  This means you’re transitioning from “maybe” to “I’m going to start …”

DirectionActivity Description Tools/Resources TimelineApplication Packet

Take time to fill out the application, online assessments, and questionnaires.

-IBSA Church Planting Application (see appendix)-Online Assessments-Confidential Questionnaire (see appendix)-Covenants/Agreements (see appendix)

1 month

Phone Interview Someone from the IBSA or partnering Association will contact you to conduct a pre-assessment interview

30-45 minutes

Assessment  / Site Visit

Conducted with church planter  and spouse (where applicable) during a field visit or assessment weekend event

-Site Visit (see appendix for a sample schedule including assessment)

Expect 2-3 weeks to be invited individually, or up to 2-3 months to an assessment weekend

Placement  The church planter, DOM and sponsoring churches agree on fit and field

This takes place during the Assessment / Site Visit or upon a revisit to field

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Decided Process

Now you’re transitioning from simply exploring church planting to the point where you’re saying, “YES, this is it!” In this next step of the process you’ll be working through the different steps to actually begin the transition process.  You’re almost there so hold on!

DecidedActivity Description Tools/Resources TimelineApproval Possible funding is decided 

at this phase.  Funding starts with $500 a month and can reach $1000 a month for up to 3 years based on assessment, matching funds, and benchmarks being reached. (contact IBSA CPT member or DOM for benchmarks document)

Up to 1 month following assessment. 

Decided -Now What? .doc (see appendix)

Self-determined based on readiness to move to the field(between 1-2 months)

Covenant/Agreements signed

Agreements signed between planter, association, IBSA and partnering churches

Covenants and Agreements (email Church Planting Team member for the “Church Planter Agreement and Funding Covenant” Forms)

1-2 months depending on the Assoc and partnering churches approval process

Transition to field

Steps to move, secure housing, schools, etc. 

self-determined

CP Strategy Writing church planting proposal

Templates (on the  Church Planting Toolkit resource CD)

1-2 months

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Development Process

You’ve said “yes” to church planting, you’ve moved to the field, began creating a plan, and now it’s time to refine and hone your strategy, skills, and networks.

DevelopmentActivity Description Tools/Resources TimelineBasic Training Foundational training to be 

conducted with CP and/or spouse within the first 6 months of when you move to the field or begin your church plant

-Straight Street-See Orientation packet

4-6 months

Leadership Training / Personal Growth

Regular opportunities offered to church planter for relevant and deepening growth

-CPN’s (church planting networks)-Coaching sessions-Involvement with local and state association training opportunities

Ongoing

Evaluation Ongoing “one-on-one’s” and/or “matrix” meetings with church planters for encouragement and accountability

Ongoing

Spouse Network

For the encouragement and “connection” of CP spouses with others and/or healthy/thriving church spouses.

Ongoing

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Duplication Process

It is one thing to plant a solo church but a whole different animal to think of church multiplication.  In the natural order of things it makes sense that an organism will multiply and even do so exponentially.  What started off as Adam and Eve alone in the Garden now has multiplied to over 6 billion people worldwide! You should put into your DNA this multiplication gene so that you’re thinking from the very beginning about the need to reproduce.   This next and final section is to help you to begin planning how you can be a part of something much bigger and join the collective of like-minded planters doing the same.

DuplicationActivity Description Tools/Resources TimelineCooperative Giving Growth 

Every CP is encouraged to support and grow their cooperative giving thereby increasing funds for future planting.

-CP Resources-Basic Training 2

Ongoing

Missional Mindset

Every CP (along with partnering church) has long-term strategy to plant

Ongoing

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AppendixSite Visit / Sample Schedule

Monday Arrive in Chicago, check into hotel, dinner with IBSA Church Planting Team Member

Tuesday Morning free, assessment in the afternoonWednesday City Tour #1Thursday City Tour #2Friday Free DaySaturday Free DaySunday Worship in the area you’re looking to plant, lunch with Team Member, 

head home

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IBSA Church Planting ApplicationPlease check off as completed

Dear Potential Church Planter,

Thank you for your interest in church planting in Illinois.  This application can be used to apply for church planting positions anywhere in the state in partnership with our local associations.

We are discovering many opportunities to plant healthy churches in our region. Please prayerfully work through this process with us as you seek God’s will.  If you are interested in being one of our planters, please complete the following church planting process:

Church Planting Candidate Instructions Contact 7 references and email the reference form to them (Attachment page 27-28).  We need at least 5 references returned, that’s why we recommend that you send seven…in case someone does not return theirs.  

Thoroughly and accurately complete the following form which includes: IBSA Church Planting Application. For those who ARE seeking IBSA/NAMB funding, please login into ILTRACKING.ORG and complete the PIF form located there. If you do not have a log in ID or password for the tracking system, please email Esther. Also read the file NAMB MISSIONARY PERSONNEL POLICIES & GUIDELINES - MAY 2007.doc before completing the PIF.  If you have any questions about either form please contact [email protected].

Email the following items to [email protected] If absolutely necessary, you can mail the items instead: Esther Eggley, IBSA, 3085 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703.

Family photo (digital photos are great; printed pictures work, too.) 

Resume

Sermon (video file or audio file. You can use www.yousendit.com to submit a large file) 

Church Planter Assessment Report (if you already have one) 

If you have not already received a set of church planting CD’s and the Church Planter’s Toolkit, request them by emailing your mailing address to Esther. [email protected]

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What happens next?Complete the following application and email to [email protected].

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IBSA Church Planting Application

Name       Date      

I am  U.S. Citizen and/or             U.S. Permanent Resident            U.S. Visa – Type:         Expiration Date       Sponsor                 Other:         I am interested in church planting for the following areas: 

(Check all that apply.)

 Chicago area (city)   Chicago area (suburbs)

 St. Louis Area   Central Illinois

 Southern Illinois   Northern Illinois (non-Chicago area)

 (other than areas specified above):       

I anticipate being able to start planting a church around this date:      

I am interested in being:

  A Single-Start Pastor (I plant one church as lead planter and stay there while our church starts other churches.

  A Catalytic Planter (Multiple starts as lead planter)

  A Church Planting Team Member (If you are only interested in this position, STOP.  Please contact a member of Church Planting Team from the IBSA before completing this application.)

I will lead my congregation to plant at least one other church within the first five years after arriving on the field.  

 Yes       No

My goal is to do so within    year(s).I commit to lead my church to give to the local association, state, and national convention on a monthly basis from the very beginning. 

 Yes       No

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I commit to complete and submit my monthly church planter reports and Annual Church Profiles on time.

 Yes       No

In no more than one page, write a spiritual autobiography.  Describe your salvation experience, call to Christian ministry, call to church planting, and reasons for interest in Illinois.  

Describe your spiritual disciplines and how you walk, hear and learn from God.

In what ways has God gifted you to serve in a Church Planting ministry?  Please include how those gifts were identified (i.e. spiritual gift inventory, affirmation of church body, etc.) and a description of your operating in the gifts. How has God specially otherwise equipped (abilities, talents, and experiences that would enable you to plant a church) you to plant a church? 

What church planting material have you utilized to prepare for church planting (courses, books, articles, multimedia)?  

Write one paragraph describing your basic Christian convictions concerning each of the following:

(1) Concept of God 

(2) Deity and Lordship of Christ 

(3) Plan of Salvation 

(4) Bible 

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(5) Church 

(6) Baptism 

(7) Lord’s Supper 

(8) Church Polity/Decision Making process 

(9) Stewardship of Life and Possessions 

(10) Charismatic phenomena. 

(11) Who have been your primary theological teachers, or influences?  In other words (apart from the Bible), what authors, theologians (either living or dead), movements, denominations, or schools of thought have most influenced your theology?  How would you describe your theology? (Reformed, Arminian, etc.)

(12) How are you involved in personal evangelism?  Describe your most recent effort to lead someone to a personal conversion experience, giving time, place and result.  [Note: We are looking for personal examples of sharing your faith with an individual or a few individuals…not a corporate setting such as a worship service, revival meeting, or class.] Briefly describe your philosophy of ministry and evangelism? 

Respond to the following situations:

(1) After church one day you are approached by a crying woman that truly has a broken heart from being convicted of her sin.  She simply asks you to tell her the gospel so that she may believe like others in your church.  How would you explain the gospel to her? 

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(2) How would you respond to a couple at your church that just miscarried 9 weeks into pregnancy?  What scriptures would you take them to? 

(3) You are praying with folks up front after a Sunday Service and get a young man that would like you to pray for him in regards to an addiction to pornography.  What would you do and how would you on the spot counsel this man? 

(4) What is your attitude toward abortion?

(5) Describe an experience in which you gathered people together to accomplish a task.  Include your responsibilities and the results.

(6) Give a specific example of how you responded with someone challenged your leadership.

(7) List 6 core convictions concerning which you (as lead planter) will never give in, nor even bend on, as you plant your church.  

(8) Describe your concept of cooperation with Association, State Convention, National Convention.  Include your perspective on channeling mission money to SBC causes through the Cooperative Program.

(9) Write no more than one page describing your “dream” ministry opportunity.

Please respond briefly with your spouse to the following questions:

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(1) How has having or not having children affected your marriage?

(2) Describe a disagreement you had with your wife and how you resolved it.

(3) How does your wife feel about your ministry and about your plans to plant a church?  Is your spouse persuaded of a call to church planting? Explain. In what way will she participate with you?

(4) Describe a time when the demands of ministry put strain on our marriage or family life. 

(5) Please tell us what your wife believes your primary spiritual gifts are, and why they believe you would be a good pastor.

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Confidential Questionnaire

CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION

I,         hereby give permission to the IBSA and its participants to disclose to the assessment team participants and decision-making individuals information revealed in the testing procedures, questionnaires, and interview process.  The purpose of discussion among the assessment team is solely to evaluate your suitability for church planting.  Your information will be treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.

Signed the           day of       , 20          

Signature of Applicant        

Signature of Spouse       

CONFIDENTIAL

We are aware that the following questions are personal and very sensitive.  Jesus is in the business of redeeming sinners and changing lives, so we do not expect anyone’s past to be perfectly “clean”.  Rather, our concern is with unresolved issues from the past.  These issues are sensitive precisely because, unless properly dealt with, they have the power undermine and destroy you even as you seek to plant a church.  Therefore, we ask these questions both for your protection and ours as a network, but especially for those among whom you intend to minister. Your answers on this form will only be read by those involved in your assessment, decision-making, and coaching process.  You will be consulted in the event there is need for further clarification.  We would request a response from the applicant and his wife on all relevant questions.  We appreciate your honesty.  Upon conclusion send these pages as an email attachment with a subject heading of CONFIDENTIAL to the church planting leader with whom you are applying.

Names

Planter       

Spouse       

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Please list your significant financial obligations, including all types of debt: Mortgages, major bills, insurance, pledges and any other items for which you must make provisions.

Name of Obligation Amount Annual Payment Plan for Meeting it                         

                         

                         

                         

Approximate amount you have in savings: $     

Approximate value of major assets (equity): $     

Approximate value of investments (e.g. 401K, Retirement, IRA/RRSP/RESP, taxable investments, etc.):

$      

$      

$      

Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?    Yes       No

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This Section to be filled Out By Planter and Spouse:

(1) Do you and/or your wife have any health concerns which could create a financial burden in the context of planting?

      

(2) Do you have any special concerns for your children’s needs (i.e. health, education, physical needs, emotional, etc.)?            If yes, please explain:

      

(3) Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony?      If yes, indicate dates and please explain:

      

(4) Do you or have you used illegal or narcotic drugs (including abuse of prescription medications)?  If yes, indicate what type, how recently and in what quantity:

      

(5) Have you or your spouse ever been involved in any Eastern Religions or occult activities (i.e. tarot cards, Ouija boards, witchcraft, Wicca, new age, etc.)? If yes, please explain:

      

(6) Have you ever been a victim of abuse, molestation, or rape? If yes, please explain:

Sexual Abuse.

Have you ever sexually abused anyone? If yes, when? 

      

Have you ever been sexually involved with a minor, while you yourself were legally considered an adult? If yes, when?

      

(7) To what extent have you been involved with pornography, including cable channels, soft-core porn (e.g. HBO, Cinemax, etc.)?

      

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(8) Have you or your spouse ever been unfaithful to one another in your sexual relationship (emotionally or physically)? If yes, please explain:

      

(9) Have you ever had same-sex desires and/or had a same-sex experience?  If yes, please explain:

      

(10) Are you now or have you been under a physician’s care for mental or emotional treatment? Comments:

      

(11) Have you or your spouse ever participated in a 12-Step Program or another type of recovery program for addiction or codependency issues? If yes, please explain:

      

(12) Are both of you committed to the planting of a church(es)?  If no, please elaborate:

      

Have you told the truth about all of the preceding questions?

 Yes       No

If any of these areas are unresolved at this time are you open to get help with resolution?  Additional Comments:

      I hereby certify that all information submitted in connection with my Confidential Questionnaire/Background Check is true and correct.   I agree that the IBSA may verify any of the information submitted in support of my application, and I understand that I am under a continuing obligation to advise the IBSA of any changes which may occur after the Confidential Questionnaire submission.   I further certify that if I am approved as a Church Planter in cooperation with one or more of the IBSA entities, I will abide by the items agreed to in any applicable church planting covenants. I understand and agree that the omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of any significant fact in any statement may be considered sufficient reason for terminating a church planting partnership. 

Signature of Applicant        Date      

Signature of Spouse        Date      

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Covenant / AgreementMISSIONS ASSISTANCE COVENANT FOR ILLINOIS BAPTIST STATE ASSOCIATION

CHURCH MEMBERSHIPThe  MEMBERSHIP  of   congregations   receiving  missions   assistance   through   the   Illinois   State  Baptist Association should be comprised of baptized (immersed) believers who have professed personal faith in Jesus Christ.

DOCTRINEThe congregation should be committed to the BASIC BIBLICAL DOCTRINES as expressed in "The Baptist Faith and Message" statement.

INVITATIONThe congregation should insure that those individuals participating in worship/celebration services are presented with a clear opportunity to RESPOND to the gospel.

COOPERATIONThe congregation should  be  in  FRIENDLY COOPERATION  with  its  association,  state convention,  and national conventions, and express this cooperation by regular giving to mission causes through the local association  and  the   "Cooperative  Program".     In  addition,  participation   in   the  annual   IBSA  missions offering; North American missions offering (ANNIE ARMSTRONG); and International missions offering (LOTTIE  MOON)   is   essential.     Participation   in   some   association   and   convention   gatherings   is   also expected.

GOVERNMENTThe congregation should exercise ultimate governance through the MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION.

BAPTIST IDENTITYThe congregation receiving missions assistance should demonstrate clear denominational IDENTITY.   If "Baptist" is not included in the church name, there must be a stated affiliation with the IBSA, SBC, or the local Baptist Association.  

REPRODUCTIONThe congregation receiving missions assistance works toward the goal of reproducing through the PLANTING of other congregations.

ENCOURAGEMENTThe pastor and spouse of the congregation receiving missions assistance participate regularly in a CHURCH PLANTER NETWORK for the purpose of encouragement, prayer, accountability, partnership, and development of themselves and other church planting couples.  The IBSA pastor is also required to attend the IBSA Annual Church Planting Conference.

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COMMUNICATIONThe pastor of the congregation receiving missions assistance communicates through timely completion of monthly reports.  The congregation receiving missions assistance completes the Annual Church Profile in a timely manner.

I have read and will comply with this covenant.

Date      Signature (Typed name is acceptable)

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Now What?DECIDED…NOW WHAT?

[This document is in Word format so you can edit it…adding or adjusting to meet your own church planting needs.]

Congratulations! If you are working on this list, it is probable that God has called you to plant a church, and we have agreed to partner with you in this calling.  Please do NOT treat this document lightly.  It is intended to be a significant guide for you as you move toward planting a church.  The items on this list are ideally to be completed BEFORE you ever get to your church planting field.  The more you complete before you arrive, the better.  Once you are on the field, you will be able to focus more on establishing relationships.  Completing as much of the work as possible before arriving on the field, usually allows the planter to conserve financial resources for the more relational components of planting...like being with people!

1. If you have not already received them, obtain the Church Planting DVD (CP DVD) and the Church Planters Toolkit from your church planting office.

2. Determine Church Name.  The name should be reflective of your God-given vision for the church.  Be careful about limiting your ministry scope too much by giving the church too small of a geographical name (such as 1st Avenue Community Church).  Field test the name as soon as possible.  It is ok to select an initial name in order to begin partnership development with the understanding that it may need to be changed/adjusted based on response from the community where the church is to be planted.

3. Open designated account with the association or your sponsoring church you’re planting with in order to begin receiving funds. The planter’s name or team members’ names should not be printed on the checks. Only the Church Plant’s name.

4. Secure all available variations of desired web name.  (example: Journey Church, www.joininthejourney.com, www.joininthejourney.org, www.joininthejourney.net, etc.)

5. Develop your prayer support. a. Recruit a minimum of 50 people to be on your prayer team.  Utilize an invitation letter/email, a covenant, and an e-newsletter to facilitate the process.

b. Select a smaller “elite” prayer team for most confidential/critical prayer requests.

c. Consider developing a prayer ministry where members of partner church(es) pray for each household in your community by name.

d. Be committed to and follow through with strong communication with your prayer team.

6. Register for and participate in Basic Training at your earliest opportunity.

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7. Secure your mentor/coach.  Contact a team member from the Church Planting Team at the IBSA or local DOM for help in finding a mentor.  Establish a covenant relationship with your mentor.  If at all possible, your mentor should attend Basic Training with you.

8. Begin developing and continue to develop a list of potential partners.  Churches, individuals, organizations (including conventions, associations, etc.), foundations, businesses, and seminaries (seminaries do not donate to CP’s, but their donors can!)a. Pray to the Lord of the Harvestb. Remember: Partnerships are developed through relationshipsc. Consider the relationships of your relationships (“friend of a friend” “another pastor connected with your pastor”)

d. Don’t say no for someone.  God will bring the right people.e. Establish partnership covenants. Sample covenants are available on the CP DVD.

9. Prayerful develop a list of potential team members.a. Find those with a strong servant heart.b. Main team members must be able to multiply themselves.c. Team members need to fill key roles.d. Team members should complement the lead planter.e. Do not overpromise compensation or position.f. Determine if they are to be volunteer, part-time, full-time and if they are to raise some or all of their own support.

10. Research your area obtain demographics through the church planting office.  Contact local research services. Conduct web research. Interview people in community –city/county planning departments, realtors, school officials, Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, other pastors, etc. 

11. Develop an initial budget. Plan this for the first 2-3 years, but realize that it will likely change within the first 3-6 months…and repeatedly thereafter.  Do NOT forget to include your missions commitment.  This is usually 10% of the LOCAL CONGREGATION’S GIVING. These funds must include the local association, Cooperative Program, and direct church planting.  Other items that may be included are direct mission support/mission trips, etc..  A condensed version of your budget is needed to develop your partnership materials.

a. Add Church Plant information to the ILTRACKING.ORG site b. Paragraphs about Community, Church Plant, Church Planterc. Photo of the church planter’s familyd. Contact informatione. Link to Prospectus (as soon as it is developed)f. Link to Public Website (as soon as it is developed)g. Additional picture and paragraph for KEY team membersh. Contact CP office for details on information needed to complete site

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12. Review Principles of Effective Partnerships (see materials in the Church Planting DVD “Partnership” folder and “Prospectus and PowerPoint” folder.)

13. Develop partnership materialsa. Giving site (see above)b. Business cards/impact cards for the church plant to distribute at every opportunity.

c. Giving Site bookmarksd. 5-8 page Prospectus*

i. Include key components such as Area, Need, Leaders, Timeline, Budget, Web Information, Where to Give.

ii. Print a few hundred for distribution to KEY partners, pastors, mission team leaders, etc.

iii. Can be produced by the 1000’s to give to everyone, if a partner is willing to provide them.

e. 1-page Brochure* i. Produced by the 1000’s to give to everyone who will listen. E.g. give to everyone who attends a church where you are speaking

ii. Can skip the 1-page brochure, if you are producing 1000’s of the 5-8 page prospectus.

f. PowerPoint and/or video(s)*g. E-Newsletter

i. Start with www.constantcontact.com to get it going immediatelyii. If you use www.dreamadvance.com for your web design, you may choose to use their e-newsletter service.

iii. Include some or all of the following in your e-newsletter:1. Photos2. Complete contact information3. Link to your public website4. Link to your giving site with a button such as “Give Now”5. Link to your information page on association’s website6. Link to your prospectus.  7. Address for mailing checks for those who do not want to do online giving.  

8. Upcoming events 9. Chart to track funds given/pledged compared to basic and faith goals

*See Principles of Effective Partnerships in the CP DVD under “Partnerships” folder.  See sample materials in CP DVD under “Prospectus & PowerPoint” folder or the online samples page. 

14. Develop public site a. Surf the web to find styles/features that you like.

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b. Select a web design company.  One recommendation is www.dreamadvance.com

i. Offers integrated marketing strategy, including mailers and other print design

ii. Custom designsiii. Comparable pricing to companies with less customization and qualityiv. Easy to edit websites using Web 2.0 tools

c. NAMB also offers a more basic website for free for one year.i. Offers integrated marketing strategy, including mailers and other print design

ii. Click Here    to learn more 

15. Conduct partnership phone calls, visits, weekends, dinners, presentations, etc. using Principles of Effective Partnerships as a guide, along with individual coaching and assistance from local church plant leaders.

16. When and if it is appropriate, work with local leaders to complete the NAMB application process to obtain financial support.  (We are assuming that you have completed the application and assessment process and been approved to plant prior to this point.)

17. Determine what other partnerships/networks you intend to join or access. 

18. Visit other church plants to learn about all ministry aspects including worship and outreach.

19. Seek potential meeting places.  If there are key places that are important to your church’s future, get the location under signed contract as soon as possible, even if you do not plan to meet there for a year or more.

20. Secure your home.  Contact your regional church planting office or consult their website for recommended realtors and loan services.

21. Determine how your relocation costs are to be covered.  Secure appropriate moving services.

22. Establish your administrative needs. 

U.S.: Incorporation, non-profit status, Federal EIN, bulk mail permit, business license, bank account.  Basic Training Administration unit.

23. Establish your decision-making team for the church plant.  This is usually a board that “runs” the church for the first few years until elders can be clearly identified, tested, and trained.  The board is often comprised of the lead church planter, a partner church pastor, and a church planting director/coach.

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24. Develop your initial startup plans including intentional relationship building strategies, fishing pool events, servant evangelism ideas, small group plans, assimilation plans, and even 6 months of sermon ideas.  Basic Training, CP Toolkit, CP CD’s, other church planters, church planting directors/coaches, websites, etc. are all excellent resources to guide you as you put these items together.

25. Review other church planting checklists for additional ideas.

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What is your relationship to the applicant?

Give any information you can concerning home conditions and family background, which bears on the applicant’s suitability for this service.

Are there health or emotional stability issues we should be aware of?

Is there anything in the applicant’s background which would hinder cooperation with our Illinois Baptist program? If yes, please explain.

Does applicant have any objectionable habits? If yes, please explain.

Does applicant have self-motivation, personal ambition and steady energy of purpose to be a good staffer?

Is applicant active and useful in church and/or among the young people of the community?

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