criteria for planting

          

POTENTIAL CHURCH PLANT CRITERIA 

 

Prior to First Year

Pastor's Recommendation turned in
Application completed and turned in to closest church plant coordinator
Assessment completed with team from the district or region
Acceptance into the program by the CPC and APC.  Coach is assigned who will oversee the training and development of the plant through the subsequent stages.

 

CHURCH PLANT CRITERIA

 

Has completed the training requirements; release form signed
Has acquired the necessary funds to move and begin operations
Has articulated the vision and is able to sell it
Has a working understanding of the VCF Genetic Code
Has moved and is established in the target area
Is gathering a core group to facilitate growth to 50 people

 

MISSION CHURCH CRITERIA                       

 

First Year Target

VCF Genetic Code in place in leaders
Written plan for leadership training
50 people (adults + children = 50) in general assembly
Bookkeeping/budget in place
Some form of children's program
Has applied for 501C3 (legal non-profit)
Two to three small groups
Vineyard worship leader
Accountability through formal council of leaders
Non-residential/public meeting place

 

ESTABLISHED VINEYARD CHURCH                       

 

Second Year Target

Vision demonstrated with measurable results
Leadership training in place
Finances to support a full-time pastor
VCF Genetic Code visible in ministries
100 people (adults + children = 100)
Accountability in general assembly
Established church government
Functioning children's leadership team
A permanent meeting place (rented or purchased)
Growing infrastructure - 6 small groups       
Worship team 
Legal incorporation

 

Link to Vineyard USA Church Planting Web Page

 

Downloads

	Church Planting Application
	Church Planting Recommendation Form