Starting a New Church - Word Document [Download]

Overview

God sometimes calls his people to build his kingdom by starting new churches, just as he did with the early apostles. It's a tough ministry, but integral to reaching new people. These handouts stress the importance of building a core leadership team before introducing your church to the masses. You'll also find tips for what to do first, learn about common obstacles that often lead to failure, and get a checklist for evaluating a new facility.

This Training Pack contains all of the following:

Title: Ready to Risk?
Deck: Starting a new church is never a sure thing. How ready are you to walk onto that limb?
Author: Lee A. Dean

Title: Doing God's Work
Deck: If we work for God, he will provide us with power to achieve.
Author: Randal Pelton and Craig Brian Larson

Title: Settling Differences
Deck: A split between two influential families threatens to disintegrate a new church.
Author: Steve Larson

Title: Clear Vision, Committed Leaders
Deck: Put the right people on the right jobs to help your new church flourish.
Author: with Mark Platt

Title: Build Your Worship Team
Deck: Find and develop the right musicians and singers to fit your churcha s worship style.
Author: Randy Rowland

Title: How to Start a Ministry
Deck: Build your new church from these solid foundational principles.
Author: Don Cousins

Title: Evaluate the Facility
Deck: Answer these practical questions to make sure the details are covered.
Author: Mark Driscoll

Title: Rate Your Potential Leaders
Deck: Look for these qualities when putting together your corps of new church leaders.
Author: Charles Ridley and Jose Hernandez

Title: Who to Empower
Deck: Develop the right kind of person to join the inner circle of leadership.
Author: Mark Driscoll

Title: Why Church Plants Fail
Deck: These are the most common obstacles facing your new church.
Author: Jim Griffith and Don Nations