Church Planting

Through involvement in the local church you will have proven competency and consistency in a range of attributes including:

• A deepening relationship with God demonstrated through proven character, as represented in 1 Tim:3.
• Competency in a range of ministry skills such as preaching, shepherding, utilising the gifts of the Spirit
• Undertaking recognised bible and theology studies
• Alignment with the values, vision and mission of INC
• Holistic personal health
  (physically, emotionally, relationally and financially)
• Influencing the unchurched towards a relationship with Christ and integration into a local church
• Effective leadership skills demonstrated by leading and reproducing teams which reach substantial goals

Your next step towards the launch of the church.

• Complete an online application for entry into the INC Planting on Purpose pathways and training.
• Undertake a trait analysis to determine suitability as a potential church planter.
• Attend a one-day training event where you will:
  • Hear from senior INC leaders and planters.
  • Understand the journey towards your launch.
  • Be assigned a coach for your onward journey.
  • Be assigned a National executive member as a contact point and mentor.
  • Develop a plan for your personal growth.
  • Connect with other planters on the same journey.
    

Thorough assessment for readiness is crucial to the success of a church plant. Attend a two-day training event where you will:

• Undertake a thorough assessment with your spouse based on 13 proven church planter competencies.
• Develop a coaching plan to address pertinent areas resulting from this assessment.
• Continue to connect with other planters on the same journey
  Increase momentum towards your launch.
• Continue on your coaching journey.
  

Now we start to dig deeper to ensure all foundational aspects of church planting are understood and implemented.
Attend a two-day training event you where you will:

• Continue to build relationship with significant INC leaders.
• Hear from senior INC leaders and planters.
• Grow in your understanding of church health and church growth principles.
• Assess progress of your plan for your personal growth.
• Develop and commit to your launch strategies.
• Understand the governance and systems of INC.
• Identify and secure financial resources.
• Be aligned with significant INC mentors and churches.
• Continue on your coaching journey.
• Secure permission to launch an INC church.