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Welcome to the Seminar
Planting Healthy Churches
Welcome to the Seminar
Planting Healthy Churches
Creating this SeminarCreating this Seminar
• 22 authors22 authors• 11 countries11 countries• Theory & PracticeTheory & Practice• ModelsModels• InterviewsInterviews• EssaysEssays• GraphsGraphs• Study GuidesStudy Guides• Bibliographies Bibliographies
Dedicated to the unknown
Sower of Seed
Dedicated to the unknown
Sower of Seed
SessionsSessions
11 Why plant healthy churches?Why plant healthy churches?
22 Who should plant churches?Who should plant churches?
33 What does the church we are going to What does the church we are going to establish look like?establish look like?
44 What steps should we take to plant a What steps should we take to plant a church?church?
Session 1Session 1
Why plant healthy Why plant healthy churches?churches?
Why plant healthy Why plant healthy churches?churches?
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PLANTING NEW CHURCHESPLANTING NEW CHURCHES
FOUNDATIONSFOUNDATIONS
The ThesisThe Thesis
“The Biblical motivation for planting healthy churches resides in the mission of the loving and merciful Triune God (mission Dei), who desires that men and women become disciples of Jesus Christ, whose congregations are signs of the coming Kingdom of God for the praise of his glory.”(Dr. Carlos Van Enge)
GODGOD
CHRISTCHRIST
HOLY SPIRITHOLY SPIRIT
LOCAL CONGREGATIONLOCAL CONGREGATION
GLORY OF GODGLORY OF GOD
Church Church PlantingPlantingChurch Church PlantingPlanting
Biblical FoundationBiblical Foundation
Theological FoundationTheological Foundation
11Incarnation Philippians 2:5-8John 1:1, 14
Stuart Murray: “Laying Foundations”
22Mission Dei John 3:16; Matthew 28Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-49
33Kingdom of God1 Peter 2:9-12Colossians 1:13
Missiological FoundationMissiological Foundation
Craig Van Gelder: “Essence of the Church”
Essence - NatureEssence - Nature
IS
Announces, Incarnates, Participates
Function - PurposeFunction - Purpose
Does what it is
Proclaims, Serves, Ministers
Structure - OrganizationStructure - Organization
Organizeswhat it
does
Plans, Implements, Evaluates, Changes
The Church
Reasons for Practical Reasons for Practical FoundationsFoundations
New churches reach more people New churches reach more people than established onesthan established ones
The population is The population is growing rapidlygrowing rapidly
Established churches tend to Established churches tend to plateauplateau
New churches help stimulate New churches help stimulate established churchesestablished churches
Planting ChurchesPlanting Churches
Dr. Daniel Sánchez
Reasons for Practical FoundationsReasons for Practical Foundations
New churches are more flexibleNew churches are more flexible
Churches are needed close to Churches are needed close to where the lost livewhere the lost live
It is impossible for one church to It is impossible for one church to reach everyonereach everyone
New churches develop New churches develop leaders quickly leaders quickly
Planting
ChurchesPlanting
Churches
Dr. Daniel Sánchez
Proximity aids discipleshipProximity aids discipleship
ObjectionsObjections
1. Starting new churches weakens established ones.
2. It’s expensive.
3. We may lose many people.
4. We already have so many needs.
5. We can’t force church planting.
6. We won’t be able to preserve our doctrines.
7. Planting churches creates denominational competition.
8. One church for every city is a New Testament practice.
9. Starting new churches won’t help my ministry career.
A Vision for Church PlantingA Vision for Church Planting
“Neither the growth of the church nor the planting of churches is the final goal. Both are subordinated to the theological principle of the advancement of the Kingdom of God.”(Stuart Murray)
God is already involved in this and He invites us to participate!
God is already involved in this and He invites us to participate!
ReflectionReflection
Will you participate in this so that it becomes a
reality?
Will you participate in this so that it becomes a
reality?
Session 2Session 2
Who should plant Who should plant churches?churches?
Who should plant Who should plant churches?churches?
ObjetiveObjetive
Provide a basic profile of some characteristics that a successful church planter should possess.
Provide a tool for the planter’s self-evaluation.
ParadigmsParadigms
Two opposing paradigms…
FormalFormalEducationEducation
No No PreparationPreparation
Selection of the Church Selection of the Church PlanterPlanter
One mandatory principle:
The church planter must
be called by God.Acts 13:1, 2 Cor. 5:18-20, 1 Cor. 4:1-2
a. Dispenser (Oikonos)You can’t give what you don’t have
b. AmbassadorRepresents the King’s interest
The CallThe Call
ConfirmedB
DivineA
SpecificC
FulfillingD
Arturo Robles Pallares
Use the GiftsUse the Giftsof Othersof Others
Respond toRespond tothe the
CommunityCommunity
Self-Self-MotivatedMotivated
AreAreFlexibleFlexible
DedicatedDedicatedto Holistic to Holistic
ChurchChurchGrowthGrowth
VisionaryVisionary InvolvesInvolvesOthersOthers
PracticePracticetheir Faiththeir Faith
Reach Non-Reach Non-BelieversBelievers
Have SpousalHave SpousalSupportSupport
Adapt to theAdapt to theContextContext
MaintainMaintainUnity in theUnity in the
ChurchChurch
Relate wellRelate wellwith otherswith others
Successful ChurchSuccessful ChurchPlantersPlanters
Self-EvaluationSelf-Evaluation
Each person should evaluate themselves.
Use your answers as a starting point for discussion with a person you trust, for example a mentor or leader, to help you determine if you really should be involved in planting a church.
Two TruthsTwo Truths
The experiences of various planters, both those who were successful and those who failed, allow us to better define some of the characteristics that God uses to plant healthy churches.
Paul said, “Neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything but only God, who makes things grow” (1Cor 3:7). The church can be planted only if we collaborate with God. He will build the Church.
Session 3Session 3
What does the church What does the church we are going to we are going to
establish look like?establish look like?
What does the church What does the church we are going to we are going to
establish look like?establish look like?
ObjetiveObjetive
Describe some of the essential characteristics of a healthy church, the goal of church planting, with special attention to the kind of leadership needed.
First we will look at four vital questions and then their five functions.
Start with the end in mindStart with the end in mind
What are we shooting for? Toward what end are we working?
What does the church we desire to establish look like?
What are the key ingredients necessary to have a healthy and growing church?
Five Vital ElementsFive Vital Elements
Healthy ChurchHealthy Church
Resources
Leadership
Body Mobilized
Vision
Text andContext
Vision—Vision—put on God’s lensesput on God’s lenses
Having vision means looking toward the future to see what God wants to do through you to achieve his redeeming purposes.
LeadershipLeadership
Prof. Aubrey Malphurs
“Christian leaders are people committed to God (character), who know where they’re going
(vision) and who have followers (influence).”
Example—Paul
Leadership
Dr. David Ramírez
Four Characteristics of Transcending leadership
The Leader as ApostleThe Leader as ApostleThe Leader as ApostleThe Leader as Apostle
The Leader as ServantThe Leader as ServantThe Leader as ServantThe Leader as Servant
The Leader as VisionaryThe Leader as VisionaryThe Leader as VisionaryThe Leader as Visionary
The Leader as Empowerer and EquipperThe Leader as Empowerer and EquipperThe Leader as Empowerer and EquipperThe Leader as Empowerer and Equipper
Mobilized BodyMobilized Body
1. Prepare your leadership to mobilize the entire congregation.
2. Teach about spiritual gifts and the stewardship of talents.
3. Identify the gifts and the areas of interest of each believer in the congregation.
4. Put each member to work in a ministry or area of service.
5. Keep an eye on how the different areas of church life are going & make the necessary adjustments.
ResourcesResources
How do I finance the work? Two important concepts
Trust in God
Contentment
ResourcesResources
Ways to Finance a Church Plant
WAYS
Denomination, Mission, OrganizationDenomination, Mission, OrganizationDenomination, Mission, OrganizationDenomination, Mission, Organization
Mother Church
Denomination, etc
Support Group
Sale of Properties
Second Salary
Bi-Vocational Ministry
Five Vital FunctionsFive Vital Functions
Healthy ChurchHealthy ChurchEE
Evangelism
Acts 2:41-47
Acts 2:41-47
1. Proclamation (Evangelism)1. Proclamation (Evangelism)
“The Church announces the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed and invites people to be part of the Kingdom of God.”
“The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be
obeyed.”
Hudson Taylor (missionary to China)
1. Proclamation 1. Proclamation
Engel Scale
1. Proclamation1. Proclamation
+ 1 Evaluates their decision to follow Jesus.+ 1 Evaluates their decision to follow Jesus.
+ 2 Is incorporated into the body of Christ.+ 2 Is incorporated into the body of Christ.
+ 3 Starts a life of discipleship and service.+ 3 Starts a life of discipleship and service.
Engel Scale / Regeneration
Five Vital FunctionsFive Vital Functions
Healthy ChurchHealthy ChurchEE
Evangelism
Acts 2:41-47
Acts 2:41-47
DD
Discipleship
2. Discipleship Education2. Discipleship Education
“The Church helps people to see God more clearly, get to know his will for their lives and
equips them to follow him in all aspects of life.”
Segmented Faith vs. Integrated Faith
2. Discipleship Education2. Discipleship Education
2. Discipleship Education2. Discipleship Education
Biblical World and Life View
Five Vital FunctionsFive Vital Functions
Healthy ChurchHealthy ChurchEE
Evangelism
Acts 2:41-47
Acts 2:41-47
DD
Discipleship
SS
Service
“The Church addresses the needs of people in the name of Christ and invites them to be his
disciples.”
Three types of relationship between Three types of relationship between service and evangelismservice and evangelism
“Only a life in service to others is a life that is worthwhile.” -Albert Einstein
ResultResultResultResult
3. Service3. Service
BridgeBridgeBridgeBridge AccompanyingAccompanyingAccompanyingAccompanying
Five Vital FunctionsFive Vital Functions
Healthy ChurchHealthy ChurchEE
Evangelism
Acts 2:41-47
Acts 2:41-47
DD
Discipleship
SS
Service
FF Fellowship
“Members help carry each other’s burdens, showing the love and compassion of Christ.”
4. Fellowship - Communion4. Fellowship - Communion
John 17
Small Groups
ConflictResolution
Five Vital FunctionsFive Vital Functions
Healthy ChurchHealthy ChurchEE
Evangelism
Acts 2:41-47
Acts 2:41-47
DD
Discipleship
SS
Service
FF Fellowship
WWWorship
“The Church gathers as the family of God to meet with the Father in worship, confession and gratitude, as well as
dedicating themselves to service and prayer.”
5. Worship5. Worship
“Evangelism is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship occupies that place. Evangelism only exists where
there is worship.” -John Piper
5. Worship5. Worship
Prayer. Practical Steps
Begin a practice of private personal prayer.Get a group of people to support you in prayer.Pray regularly with the leaders of the church in small groups.Develop a prayer ministry in your local church.
5. Worship5. Worship
Analysis / Worship Style
Example:
How Is the Worship style developed in our congregation?
In this case the planning is not that detailed, which shows that the worship occurs spontaneously
Spontaneous Planning Detailed
Five Vital FunctionsFive Vital Functions
Healthy ChurchHealthy Church
Acts 2:41-47
Acts 2:41-47
EE
Evangelism
DD
Discipleship
SS
Service
FF Fellowship
WWWorship
Session 4Session 4
What steps should we What steps should we take to plant a church?take to plant a church?What steps should we What steps should we
take to plant a church?take to plant a church?
ObjectiveObjective
The church planter must be like a wise master builder who assures a good result.
Before Planting the ChurchBefore Planting the Church
SpiritualPreparation
VocationalPreparation
Sociological &Demographic
Preparation
PhilosophicalPreparation
StrategicPreparation
EmotionalPreparation
Daniel Sánchez
Five Steps to PlantingFive Steps to Planting
Timothy DeVries
WORSHIP & SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
DISCIPLESHIP
EVANGELISM
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Chapter 8
Is there another way to plant a church?
By Ken L. Davis
Independent Pioneer ModelIndependent Pioneer Model
In this model, the church is started in a place not previously evangelized. The church is started by a planter that does not have institutional support (for example, a mother church or denomination). Once the church is planted, the pioneer looks for a new place to plant a church.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Independent Pioneer ModelIndependent Pioneer Model
Motivation of the pioneer
Loyalty, enthusiasm
Opportunities to lead and to serve
Freedom to make decisions
Lack of advice & accountability
Strained family relationships
Lack of adequate finances
Pride and control issues
Discouragement
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
Mother – Daughter ModelMother – Daughter Model
This is the most commonly used method to plant churches. A “mother” church sends families and leaders to a new place and provides them with economic resources and support. It is a very successful model.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Mother – Daughter ModelMother – Daughter Model
Shared ministerial philosophy
Available resources Forced development
of new leaders Support and
supervision May achieve more in
less time Immediate visibility
and stability
Much planning, preparation and sacrifice
Overdependence Tendency to “clone”
and not be different Difficulties when
members are “lost” to the new church plant
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
Colonizing ModelColonizing Model
This is identical to the mother-dughter model with the exception that the group starting the church moves to a place far away, paying their own expenses, finding new jobs and establishing themselves in a new place.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Colonizing ModelColonizing Model
High level of commitment to Christ and the Great Commission
Members offer their homes to get things started
At the beginning, the number of members is small
Physical distance makes adequate supervision difficult
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
Multi-Congregacional ModelMulti-Congregacional Model
An urban church uses the same building at different times for different ethnic groups with their own pastors and autonomous leaders (Anglos, Hispanics, Asians, etc.), where each group contributes economically to maintain the facilities.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Multi-Congregacional ModelMulti-Congregacional Model
Makes sense economically
Maximizes facility use Attractive
evangelistically Options for language
and worship styles Breaks down racism
and discrimination
Strict scheduling needed leaving little margin for additional activities
Congregations must be prepared for challenges diversity brings, different values of things, communication, etc.
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
Satelite ModelSatelite Model
This model has one single church meeting in several semi-autonomous groups. The satellites have a close relationship with the mother church, although they have a great deal of freedom.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Satelite ModelSatelite Model
Combines the characteristics of large church & cell groups
Opportunities for seminary students to get experience teaching and evangelizing.
Reproduction, reach and growth is amplified.
Use of different properties increases expenses.
Roles of mother church and satellite churches can become confused.
(The roles should be well defined from the start to possible autonomy)
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
Missionary ModelMissionary Model
This is the model most familiar to North American Evangelicals. A missionary pastor starts a church with the support of the churches in the missionary agency. As soon as the church is formed and established, the pastor resigns and leaves a leader in charge.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Missionary ModelMissionary Model
Works well in pioneer situations
Missionary sent usually has experience
Pastor and family have financial support
Economic support for the church may allow them to build a sanctuary sooner
Dependency on sending mission support
Missionary pastor often must leave work to go and raise finances
Planted church may become dependent
Difficulties in transitioning from missionary pastor to a permanent pastor
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
Denominational ModelDenominational Model
This is the association kind of model. It occurs when many churches unite in a covenant to start churches, uniting resources and sharing their experience in order to do studies, select areas and set goals for church planting.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Denominational ModelDenominational Model
More available resources
Financial burden shared
Effective administration
Wide network of people and ideas available
Little room for initiative and participation at the local level
Planter feels limited by established programs
“Provincialism” – planters can become focused on one region and not others
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
Cellular ModelCellular Model
This is the way of organizing a church using small groups and meetings in homes as the central axis of the church’s work. It anticipates the multiplication of cells and, therefore, of leaders.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Cellular ModelCellular Model
Develops leaders Friendly
environment for non-Christians
Opportunities for more direct interaction
If the leadership is not dynamic, it tends to stagnate and kill the church
Requires large numbers of leaders to develop model
It can create resistance to growth because of comfort
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantagesDisadvantages
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Accountability Support of a Mentor
External or Structural
Support
Three Important IngredientsThree Important Ingredients
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