The Pre-Launch Training Manual for Church Planters: Student Notes
The Man: Who is the church planter?
A. Introduction
B. The 4 Parts of the Church Planter:
1. Calling – What am I anointed to do?
2. Qualifications – What am I able to do? – (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 2:1-10)
3. Passion – What do I care about doing?
4. Gifts – What have I been empowered to do?
Type of Church
Description
Description
Pioneering
Branching
Adopting
Partnering
Propagating
Catalyzing
Starting a new church from scratch
Hiving core group from parent church
Embracing existing core group
Cooperative between churches
Cell groups + House Churches = Church
Sparking a church planting movement
Entrepreneur/Faith
Facilitator/Credible with Parent Church
Developer/Wisdom
Entrepreneur/ Facilitative/ Open
Trainer-delegator/ Love
Apostolic/Multi-gifted
C. 4 Types of Leaders:
D. Family
E. Personal Walk/Faith
F. Boundaries/Margin
G. Health
H. Miscellaneous Comments
I. Resources
1. Calling
a. Church Planter, Darrin Patrick; chapter 2
b. Church Planter, Darrin Patrick; chapter 3
c. Exponential, Dave & Jon Ferguson; chapter 1
d. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 61-71, 123
e. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “The Call”
f. Church Planting From The Ground Up, Tom Jones
2. Qualifications
a. Elders and Leaders, Gene Getz
b. Biblical Eldership, Alexander Strauch
3. Prayer
a. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Prayer”
The Scriptures: What does the church look like?
A. The Leader of the Church - Eph 2/Mt 16:18
B. The Definition of a Church
C. The Mission of the Church - (Mt 28:19-20; Mt 22:34-40)
D. The Future of the Church – (Mt. 25:1-13)
E. The Doctrine of the Church
F. The Values of the Church
G. The Structure of The Church
H. “On Mission” Churches (Reproducing Churches)
I. Missional Churches (Churches that Plant Churches)
J. Miscellaneous
K. Resources
1. The Mission
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 23
b. Church Planter, Darrin Patrick; chapters 8-12The Bible, NASB; Acts 2:37-47
c. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 1
d. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 3
e. Church Planter, Darrin Patrick; chapter 14
f. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “The Kingdom”
g. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 29-32
2. The Doctrine
a. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 199-206
3. The Values
a. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Values”
b. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 40
4. Operational Structure
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 6
5. “On Mission” Churches
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 2
b. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 28
c. Exponential, Dave & Jon Ferguson; chapters 9-11
d. Acts 29 Network Application and Assessment Process; 108-111
e. Church Planting From The Ground Up, Tom Jones; chapter 9
f. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 25
6. Missional Churches
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 13
b. Church Planter, Darrin Patrick; chapter 17
c. Global Church Advancement Resources, Steve Childers; Planting/Multiplication Chart
d. Church Planting From The Ground Up, Tom Jones; chapter 3
e. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 15
f. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Evangelism”
The Target: How do you launch a church?
A. Your Purpose
B. Your Vision
C. Your Mission
D. Your Strategy
E. How to Decide on a Location
F. How to Build a Launch Team
G. How to Develop a Core Group
H. How to Communicate your Ministry Plan
I. How to Develop Your Leadership Culture & DNA
J. How to Assimilate Leaders in Ministry
K. How to Raise Support and Fund a Church Plant
L. Miscellaneous
M.
Resources
1. Your Purpose
a. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 85-107
b.Sample Project: Southaven Community Church
c. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 25, 109-119, 217-226
d.Church Planting From The Ground Up, Tom Jones
e. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Strategic Planning”
2. Your Vision
a. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Vision”
3. Developing a Core Group
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 16
4. Other Ministry Plans
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 4
b. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 9
c. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Impact Churches”
d. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 53, 123
5. Developing you Leadership Culture
a. Exponential, Dave & Jon Ferguson; chapters 3-4, 7-8
b. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 167-178
6. Leadership Issues
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 7
The Ministry: How does the church function?
A. Legalities
B. Finances
C. Volunteer Leadership Structure
D. Ministry Departments and Ministry Teams
E. Assimilation
F. Marketing
G. Miscellaneous
H. Resources
1. Finances:
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 18
2. Administration
a. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Administration”
b. Church Planting From The Ground Up, Tom Jones
3. Ministry Departments and Ministry Teams
a. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 137-142
b. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 8
c. Redeemer Church Planting Manual, Tim Keller; 123-136
4. Worship
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 22
b. Exponential, Dave & Jon Ferguson; chapter 5
5. Spiritual Formation
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 17
b. Exponential, Dave & Jon Ferguson; chapter 6
c. Westridge Church Planting Notes, Jim Akins; “Small Groups”
d. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 24
e. Woodcrest Chapel, Rod Casey; Measurement Tool
f. Church Planter, Darrin Patrick; chapter 16
6. Children
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 26
7. Marketing
a. Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer; chapter 19
The Message: What and how do planters teach?
A. What am I preaching for: What is the goal?
B. Who am I preaching to: Who is my target audience?
C. Shaping the Message
D. Styles of Teaching
E. How do you decide what preach on?
F. Planning a sermon calendar
G. The Delivery
H. Critique and Evaluation
Notes: Q & A on Church Planting - Asking and Answering Key Questions.