church planting
Church planting is a term referring to the process that results in a new local Christian congregation being established. It should be distinguished from church development, where a new service, worship center or fresh expression is created that is integrated into an already established congregation. What do you need to know before planting a church?Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” 12 tried & true tips for churchplanters.
Understanding the Context
Planting a church is an amazing call from God, yet one that often involves uncertainty and struggle. He is one of 436 Latin Americans, along with a comparable number of Europeans, who have joined in one-day consultations organized by the Lausanne ChurchPlanting Issue Network. Every Vineyard Churchplant receives 6 months of coaching for free from VUSA. New planters also get access to Vineyard Digital for the first year, training opportunities...
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Key Insights
Not wanting to leave any churchplanter in the dark, here is a 12-point checklist for you to use to start planting your church. I believe multiplication is better than addition. I am convinced our church was planted here in 1921 to meet a clear need. Churches that plant with Converge have an 85–90%* success rate—among the highest in the world. Gain access to our training, resources and coaching.