MULTIPLYING WESTERN DISTRICT CHURCHES

We recognize that the vision for starting a new church begins in the hearts of believers - a local church pastor, a small group, a staff member, a missions committee, a seminary student, and others. Once this vision is conceived, we seek to encourage and empower the healthy development of that vision, and provide assistance in preparing for the birth of that new church. 

The 10-Step Process

Our 10-Step Process contains guidelines which were established to help ensure the healthy development and multiplication of new churches throughout the MCWD. A summary of these steps is below, but you can download the complete version by clicking the link on the right. 

DISCOVERY PHASE - Focus on ANALYSIS

This is where the lifecycle begins. In this phase you identify the overall direction that the new church will take and select the primary church planter.

STEP ONE: Dream Conceived

STEP TWO: Potential Church Planter Identified

STEP THREE: Assessment Process Completed

Our assessment process includes:

* Recommendation from planter’s local church

* Submission of Church Planter application

* Evaluation of DISC test and references

* Credential Application and Interview

* Behavioral Interview by PAS

* Emotional/Marital stability evaluation

STEP FOUR: Church Planter Affirmed and Coach Assigned

DESIGN PHASE - Focus on SHAPING

This is where the launch team is formed, ministries begin to take shape, strategies are embraced and plans are laid out. The outcome is a detailed proposal.

STEP FIVE: Boot Camp / LTR Training Accomplished

STEP SIX: Project Proposal Approved

STEP SEVEN: Funding Resources Secured

DEVELOPMENT PHASE - Focus on OUTREACH

This is where the “rubber meets the road.” The launch team begins to follow the design specifications related to the vision and values of this new church.

STEP EIGHT: Missional Activities Implemented

STEP NINE: Community Formation Begun

DEPLOYMENT PHASE - Focus on MISSION 

This is where we go live!

STEP TEN: Public Worship Gatherings Launched

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