writing a church plant proposal, by randy knutson

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Instructions: The following is an outline for a written proposal. Think through each section. Create a written description for each item and compile them in the following order:

 

1. WHY START A NEW CHURCH?

a. State your calling
b. State what kind of church you envision
c. Demonstrate the need for new church
d. Explain why you are the founding church planter

2. WHO IS MY MINISTRY FOCUS GROUP?

a. Describe your target group
b. Describe the community needs
c. Include appropriate demographics
d. Describe your reasons for selecting your location site

3. WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE TRYING TO PLANT?

a. State your core values
b. State and expand your mission statement
c. Describe your church’s ministry style
d. Define your ministry model
e. Draw your ministry flow chart

 

4. WITH WHOM WILL YOU PLANT THIS CHURCH?

a. Describe your ideal launch team
b. Include a profile of any confirmed ministry partners
c. Define the specific roles your expect to fill
d. List the team members you will need

 

5. HOW AND WHEN WILL YOU PLANT THIS CHURCH?

a. Include a detailed strategic plan
b. Include a detailed time line for the first 18-36 months
c. Include a detailed explanation of how you will gather your core

 

6. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

a. Include a start-up budget
b. Include a cash flow analysis
c. Define your funding strategy

 

7. HOW CAN ONE BE INVOLVED?

a. Join the Intercession prayer team
b. Volunteer time to help
c. Suggest potential contacts and network
d. Give Equipment you have for project
e. Financial support one time or monthly