introducing the church multiplication system (also known as the “church planting process”)
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Introducing the
Church Multiplication
System(Also known as the
“Church Planting Process”)
The Church Multiplication System is...
• A support system for church planters and churches desiring to begin new congregations.
• The key components are…– Prayer– Training– Mentoring
The Church Multiplication System
• Has been chosen by the North American Mission Board, SBC (and by many other denominations) as their primary method of resourcing church planters and churches desiring to sponsor new churches.
• Therefore, it is advantageous to understand the system in order to tap into some incredible resources (materials, training & funding).
The Church Multiplication System
Prayer & Mentoring
Prayer & Mentoring
At the very core of the support system is prayer and mentoring.
Asking the Lord of the harvest to raise up more laborers.
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Leaders challenge existing churches to commit themselves to “multiply” by sponsoring new church plants.
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Multiplying Church Network Prayer &
Mentoring
Prayer & Mentoring
Representatives of several churches meet together regularly to learn the responsibilities of birthing a new congregation.
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Mobilization
Multiplying Church Network Prayer &
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Prayer & Mentoring
Each church intentionally trains leaders hoping to mobilize some church planters.
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Calling Out the Called
Those God has “called” to start new churches are “called out” of existing churches.
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Assessment
Prayer & Mentoring
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Calling Out the Called
Those who sense God’s calling spend a couple of days being assessed & affirmed.
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Assessment
Basic Training
Prayer & Mentoring
Prayer & Mentoring
Calling Out the Called
Church planter & spouse attend a 4-day seminar on church planting with their mentor.
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Calling Out the Called
Several church plant teams & mentors meet regularly to plan & pray.
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Calling Out the Called
Public worship begins. Time to celebrate!
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Prayer & Mentoring
Calling Out the Called
Church leaders continue to meet as the new churches develop.
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Calling Out the Called
The new churches commit themselves to multiply.
And the process continues…