Planting and Growing Churches

In many ways, planting a new church has proven to be the most effective approach to conversion growth in the kingdom of God. Much of what is called church growth today is merely the transferring of members from one church to another. With the exception of churches that send members to another church to mother a new congregation, most church planters target the unsaved. Their chief objective is to reach the unreached.

Planting and Growing Churches offers practical advice about this exciting venture from individuals who have actually planted and grown churches. They offer step-by-step guidance for those with a burden to expand the kingdom of God through this approach. Not all are called to this type ministry, but for those who are, this book is a treasure trove of inspiration and motivation

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to…

1. Discuss several practical strategies for church planting, including the following:
   1. Networking
   2. Small groups
   3. Home visitation
   4. Cross-cultural ministry
   5. Media usage
2. Describe the profile of a church planter.
3. Discuss the process of church growth as well as the different kinds of growth.
4. Describe how to grow the smaller church.

1. Planting Suburban Churches
2. The Church Planter
3. Prayer
4. Philosophy of Church Planting
5. The Plan and Practical Applications for Planting Churches
6. Profile of a Church Planter; Part 1
7. Profile of a Church Planter; Part 2
8. Profile of a Church Planter; Part 3
9. The Importance and Blessings of Church Planting
10. The Power of Vision
11. Structuring Your Church for Growth
12. Empowering the Laity
13. Assimilation
14. Church Planting
15. The Process of Growth
16. Kinds of Growth
17. Delegating and Investing
18. Seasons and Times
19. Responsibilities
20. Basics of Church Planting
21. Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting
22. Growing the Smaller Church; Part 1
23. Growing the Smaller Church; Part 2
24. Recapturing the Pioneering Spirit of Church Planting
25. Panel Discussion 1
26. Panel Discussion 2
27. Panel Discussion 3
28. Panel Discussion 4

Video Lesson 1: Planting Suburban Churches