3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design.
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Assimilation (12)
- 2399 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 2041 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 1792 downloads
Assimilation Strategy Template
A strategy worksheet to help you flesh out your followup systems. - 1597 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 1151 downloads
Preview Service Followup Letter Template
Easy to edit follow-up letter for those who participated in your preview service. Use this to get you started. - 1097 downloads
Guest Followup Processes Presentation
A presentation on assimilation processes based on the Purpose Driven model. - 1037 downloads
Sample Guest Followup Flowchart
Use this diagram to think through the process of connecting guests. - 963 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 831 downloads
Sample Visitor Follow Up Letter
The visitor follow up letter Stetzer, Nation & Vaughn used to mail out from Lake Ridge Church. - 303 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español - 277 downloads
Sample Assimilation Strategy
A sample of what a completed Assimilation Strategy might look like
Branding (30)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 2015 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1509 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 1079 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 980 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 841 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 680 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 658 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 634 downloads
Bootstrap Branding
If you can't make a 6-figure commitment to branding, here's how to harness the power of a memorable brand. Courtesy of Richard Layton of Transform Communications. - 631 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 479 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 455 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 422 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 389 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 388 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 378 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
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- 345 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 345 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 344 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 332 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 319 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 315 downloads
CPM Design Info Form
Sample form to communicate your desires with your graphics designer. Basic questions to consider as you make your own form. - 311 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 299 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 298 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 279 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 276 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 247 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 236 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
Brochure (15)
- 422 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 389 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 388 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 378 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 345 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 344 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 332 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 319 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 311 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 299 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 298 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 279 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 276 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 247 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 236 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
Calling (9)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2714 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1179 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 928 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 697 downloads
Finding the Right Church Planter for the Community
Use this worksheet to determine if a potential planter is a good match for the local community. - 666 downloads
Church Planting Self Assessment [EFCA]
The Evangelical Free Church of America's self-guided church planter assessment. - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023
Children (9)
- 2651 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 2041 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 793 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 754 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 691 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 688 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 584 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 565 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 248 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Coaching (5)
- 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 917 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 843 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 609 downloads
Successfully Coaching Church Planters
Dallas Theological Seminary PhD Dissertation by Robert J. Rowley - 441 downloads
Why You Need a Church Planting Coach
Everyone needs a coach...even a church planter!
Demographics (18)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2714 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 2015 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1611 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 1285 downloads
Demographic Information for Your Church Plant
Over 24 hyperlinked resources to do your missionary homework on your community and the people God is calling you to reach. - 1180 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 1069 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 977 downloads
Why a Community Needs Assessment?
Why you should get your team involved in determining the real needs in your community during your pre-launch season. - 751 downloads
Average Target Family Worksheet
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the people you are trying to reach. - 697 downloads
Finding the Right Church Planter for the Community
Use this worksheet to determine if a potential planter is a good match for the local community. - 667 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 609 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 436 downloads
Target Area Report Template
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the community God is calling you to reach. - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023
Discipleship (13)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 2399 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1977 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 1679 downloads
Disciple-Making Strategy Template
AKA Discipleship Strategy; articulate how you'll help people follow Jesus and reproduce that in others - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 1296 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 1267 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 838 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 318 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023 - 212 downloads
Sample Church Groups Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Groups Strategy looks like.
en Español (16)
- 419 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 318 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 303 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español - 288 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 248 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 229 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 218 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 215 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 213 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 196 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 194 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español - 161 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 152 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 147 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español - 146 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español - 144 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español
Equipment (7)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 2651 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 1179 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 1113 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 645 downloads
Sample Equipment List [Portable Church]
A listing of the kinds of equipment you'll need that Portable Church Industries has to offer. - 606 downloads
Choosing the Right Equipment [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Portable Church Industries explains the competing values you'll face in choosing portable equipment. Sample lists included. - 248 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Exponential (28)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1224 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 1179 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 1173 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 1076 downloads
Raising Money While Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Dave Page shares his wisdom on why people give, practical fundraising tips, and avoiding harmful shortcuts. - 1068 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 810 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 653 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 624 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 622 downloads
Get Your 501c3 Faster [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Plain-language helps and hacks to un-complicate filing church legal paperwork. Always consult with a legal professional before filing anything! - 618 downloads
Church Life Cycles [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Healthy Growing Churches walks you from birth through death of a church and what it takes to lead at each stage. - 606 downloads
Choosing the Right Equipment [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Portable Church Industries explains the competing values you'll face in choosing portable equipment. Sample lists included. - 606 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 602 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 531 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 519 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 482 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation. - 461 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 415 downloads
Missional Context, Dave Page, Expo West
Where do you want to plant and how will that impact your ministry design? - 333 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Patrick Bradley's presentation on creating a Launch Strategy and Launch Plan. - 331 downloads
Marketing and Outreach
Dave Page's presentation during Expo 2014. - 312 downloads
Moving from 'Should' to 'How'
Tom Planck's presentation at Exponential East 2016. HGC - 288 downloads
Notes for Finding your A-Game as a Leader
Notes from Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 276 downloads
Exponential Regional Chicago - Prelaunch Preconference
Here is the slideshow we presented at Chicago's first regional, Nov 15, 2016. - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023 - 268 downloads
Marketing and Outreach Handout [Exponential 2014]
Dave Page's handout from Expo 2014 workshop on marketing & outreach. - 34 downloads
Launch Strong(er) eBook
Launch Stronger will help you plan for church planting with a disciple-making focus step-by-step with God.
Facility (13)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 1113 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 814 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 738 downloads
Facility Brainstorming Worksheet
If you're feeling stuck finding a facility, use this brainstorming worksheet to help you think outside the box. - 667 downloads
Facility Tour Checklist
Things to consider as your tour a potential facility for worship gatherings. - 609 downloads
Facility Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your facility options to help you determine the best choice. - 589 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 539 downloads
Sample Formal Facility Request
This letter was used as a formal request of the facility owners to let the church rent their building. - 491 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 488 downloads
Finding a Facility
Helpful categories and considerations as you hunt for a worship gathering facility. - 194 downloads
Facility Story -- Pine Ridge
Short testimonial to encourage you as you search for a place to worship in your community.
Finances (34)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2651 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 2438 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 2015 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 1977 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 1423 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 1345 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 1249 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 1229 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 1221 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 1184 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 1113 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 1069 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 917 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 874 downloads
Church Plant Finances [Chapter 14]
Develop a plan to resource a new church plant financially and develop a new church budget - 841 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 814 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 810 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 801 downloads
Sample Budget Categories
Extensive & simplified versions of a chart of accounts with category numbers. - 801 downloads
Housing Allowance Calculation and Request Worksheet
It does the math for you and produces a printable request to submit to your Board! Always consult a CPA or tax professional. - 632 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 606 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 600 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 543 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 509 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 314 downloads
The New Offering Basket
Is online giving right for your church? In this day and age, it probably is. Consider your options. - 301 downloads
Health Care Insurance Options
How can your new church afford to provide it for the planter and staff? Here's a brief overview by our friends at Stadia. - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023 - 248 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 215 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 213 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español
Fundraising (27)
- 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2611 downloads
Launch Vision Contents Template
This template will walk you through writing the raw materials that will be used to design your Launch Vision booklet. - 1345 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 1299 downloads
Fundraising Strategy Template
Use this template to get you started on developing a fundraising strategy. - 1274 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 1229 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 1221 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 1186 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 1179 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 1131 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 1079 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 1076 downloads
Raising Money While Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Dave Page shares his wisdom on why people give, practical fundraising tips, and avoiding harmful shortcuts. - 1068 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 1035 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 1002 downloads
Caton Letter
Sample fundraising letter. Momentum Christian Church. Matt, Amy and Naomi Caton. - 841 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 810 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 660 downloads
Sample Fundraising Brochure [True North]
Check out this real-life fundraising brochure with tear-off commitment card. - 633 downloads
Fundraising Thank You Letter Template
Use this template as a jumping off point for writing your fundraising thank you letter. - 631 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 606 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 509 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 483 downloads
Sample Phone Script for Calling Churches
Download and customize this editable fundraising phone script used by a real church in NC. - 441 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO. - 419 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023
Launch Strategy (49)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2714 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 2611 downloads
Launch Vision Contents Template
This template will walk you through writing the raw materials that will be used to design your Launch Vision booklet. - 2164 downloads
Launch Strategy Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to create your launch strategy. A must-have resource! - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 2015 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 1977 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 1961 downloads
New Church Planning Checklist
A comprehensive list of 400+ tasks, the basis for PlanterPlan. - 1342 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Columbia Heights]
This is an actual strategy document (16 pages) to use as a sample. - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 1285 downloads
Demographic Information for Your Church Plant
Over 24 hyperlinked resources to do your missionary homework on your community and the people God is calling you to reach. - 1274 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 1173 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 1131 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 1108 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 1069 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 1068 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 1027 downloads
Church Multiplication Strategy Template
A tool to think through how you’ll work church multiplication into the very fiber of your church’s DNA, and how you’ll make it stick - 899 downloads
Launch Sunday Checklist
Make sure everything's in place and ready for the launch of regular worship gatherings! - 871 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 805 downloads
Starting a Church That Keeps On Growing
Checklist for each phase of development, by Robert E. Logan and Jeff Rast - 805 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 794 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 784 downloads
Sample Strategic Action Plan [EastPointe]
A high-level overview of the 5 phases of the Eastpointe Church plant. - 776 downloads
Questions for Writing Your Launch Strategy
Use these questions to help you flesh out your Launch Strategy proposal. - 670 downloads
Church Planting Proposal
Seminary document for church planter basic training - 628 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 624 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 607 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Community Church]
A ministry vision for building a restored community. Nice format, excellent content. - 523 downloads
Sample Outreach Strategy
A sample of what a completed Outreach Strategy Template looks like. - 519 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 450 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Church]
A real-life launch strategy used by a church plant in Philadelphia, PA. - 421 downloads
Baldwin Park FL Proposal
Launch plan for Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church. - 419 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 416 downloads
Eastside Mosaic Church Prospectus
Colorful prospectus fro Mosaic Church - 407 downloads
Gateway Community Church - Cover Letter
Sample letter to go along with their strategy plan. - 384 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 356 downloads
Frankfort Kentucky Church Plant Strategy
Detailed strategy for planting a church in Frankfort, Kentucky - 343 downloads
Sample Final Planning Meeting Agenda
Agenda for a meeting to get all of the key stakeholders on the same page at the beginning of the church plant - 333 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Patrick Bradley's presentation on creating a Launch Strategy and Launch Plan. - 314 downloads
Crossroads Church - Lebanon
Strategy plant for Lebanon, Tennessee: The Birth of a New Church. - 270 downloads
EPIC Community Church
General information for anyone interested in partnering with EPIC Community church, Clarksville, Tennessee. - 255 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 243 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Connect Church]
This is an actual strategy document for 2020, built using the P4P Launch Strategy Template - 204 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 161 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 146 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español - 34 downloads
Launch Strong(er) eBook
Launch Stronger will help you plan for church planting with a disciple-making focus step-by-step with God.
Launch Team (29)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 2714 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 2611 downloads
Launch Vision Contents Template
This template will walk you through writing the raw materials that will be used to design your Launch Vision booklet. - 2041 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 2015 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 1597 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 1461 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 1284 downloads
Launch Team Development Strategy Template
Make important decisions about how you’ll find your team and what you’ll do with them. - 1274 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 1224 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 1186 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 1076 downloads
Raising Money While Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Dave Page shares his wisdom on why people give, practical fundraising tips, and avoiding harmful shortcuts. - 1069 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 1035 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 993 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 977 downloads
Why a Community Needs Assessment?
Why you should get your team involved in determining the real needs in your community during your pre-launch season. - 941 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 727 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 649 downloads
Ministry Team Responsibilities Template
A template to help you determine which ministry teams need to do which things, and what you'll call the teams - 523 downloads
Sample Outreach Strategy
A sample of what a completed Outreach Strategy Template looks like. - 441 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO. - 419 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 288 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023 - 252 downloads
Sample Launch Team Development Strategy
Check out the Launch Team Development Strategy of Direction Church for inspiration as you dream about how God's going to build your team. - 152 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español
Launch Vision (11)
- 2611 downloads
Launch Vision Contents Template
This template will walk you through writing the raw materials that will be used to design your Launch Vision booklet. - 1274 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 1186 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 1173 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 1131 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 1108 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 1035 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 624 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 441 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO. - 419 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 333 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Patrick Bradley's presentation on creating a Launch Strategy and Launch Plan.
Leadership (35)
- 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1977 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 1513 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 1472 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 1461 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 1267 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 1245 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 1184 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 977 downloads
Why a Community Needs Assessment?
Why you should get your team involved in determining the real needs in your community during your pre-launch season. - 941 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 928 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 923 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 917 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 906 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 865 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 845 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 843 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 743 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 700 downloads
The Alignment Model
God builds the church according to His purposes and vision. Our role is to cooperate with what He is already up to. - 667 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 653 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 650 downloads
Leadership Multiplication Strategy Template
Formulate a process that empowers people to grow in their leadership capacity and exercise their influence to expand God's kingdom. - 649 downloads
Ministry Team Responsibilities Template
A template to help you determine which ministry teams need to do which things, and what you'll call the teams - 644 downloads
The Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Planting a Church
An Interview with church planter Drew Field about his experience planting in Silicon Valley. - 618 downloads
Church Life Cycles [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Healthy Growing Churches walks you from birth through death of a church and what it takes to lead at each stage. - 602 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 531 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 374 downloads
Sample Leadership Multiplication Strategy
A completed Leadership Development Strategy Template that shows how one church goes about it. - 346 downloads
Switch Theory: a Proactive Planning Tool
A tool for proactive planning and reactive problem solving. - 288 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023 - 255 downloads
Sample Church Planter Resident Job Description
Here's an example of a church planter resident job description. Edit to your liking! - 229 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 213 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español
Legal (21)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1472 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 1229 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 1112 downloads
Articles of Incorporation Template
Template to help you develop your business related documents. This is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney. - 917 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 801 downloads
Housing Allowance Calculation and Request Worksheet
It does the math for you and produces a printable request to submit to your Board! Always consult a CPA or tax professional. - 793 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 680 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 650 downloads
Church Bylaws Checklist
Make sure you’ve included the most important stuff in your church bylaws! - 622 downloads
Get Your 501c3 Faster [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Plain-language helps and hacks to un-complicate filing church legal paperwork. Always consult with a legal professional before filing anything! - 576 downloads
Sample Church Staff Handbook
This 41-page Staff Handbook (sample) is based on questions that are frequently asked by staff members. - 543 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 524 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 492 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 491 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 490 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 480 downloads
Church Plant Legal Paperwork
A self-help overview of the steps to file the legal paperwork to get your church plant started - 401 downloads
Conflict of Interest Policy
Protect the church's interest when entering into a business arrangement. - 376 downloads
Church Board Meeting Minutes Template
An editable document to help you keep good records of corporate meetings and decisions. - 200 downloads
Tax Guide for Churches 2016
IRS publication 1828, June 2016 - 92 downloads
Church Doctrines Template
Template to help you articulate your closely held beliefs. This is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney.
Marketing (32)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 2714 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1509 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 1267 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 1033 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 984 downloads
Marketing Strategy Template
Fill in the blank template to get you started on your Marketing Strategy - 980 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 805 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 691 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 680 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 667 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 658 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 634 downloads
Bootstrap Branding
If you can't make a 6-figure commitment to branding, here's how to harness the power of a memorable brand. Courtesy of Richard Layton of Transform Communications. - 613 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 532 downloads
Church Plant Guerrilla Marketing
Creative and low-budget ideas to get your message out. - 484 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 479 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 455 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 351 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 345 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 323 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Full)
Full, 122-page guide to finding the perfect name. - 281 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Short)
Short, 28-page version of the Igor guide to finding the perfect name for your church. - 255 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 248 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Plan Template
Fill in dates & dollars to move your marketing strategies from theory to action - 219 downloads
Direct Mail Keys
Four key things a Church Planter should consider when doing a direct-mail campaign - 218 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 181 downloads
Direct Mail FAQs
Important definitions to help you understand the language of the post office and direct mail marketing. - 157 downloads
Naming a New Church
Concise, 4-page document to guide your thought process for naming your church. - 144 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 3 downloads
Church Plant Website Audit Tool
Use the power of AI to give you practical, actionable suggestions to improve your church plant's website.
Ministry Teams (31)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 2651 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 2041 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 1782 downloads
Sample Order of Service Worksheet
If you're not using Planning Center, you need this worksheet to help you manage time for Sunday services. - 1597 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 1513 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 1461 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 1423 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 1296 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 1267 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 1033 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 963 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 906 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 865 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 845 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 793 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 754 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 743 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 691 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 688 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 667 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 649 downloads
Ministry Team Responsibilities Template
A template to help you determine which ministry teams need to do which things, and what you'll call the teams - 589 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 584 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 565 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 549 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Hospitality
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the hospitality team. - 490 downloads
Sample Ministry Teams Matrix
A list of one church's Sunday morning ministry teams and their positions with brief descriptions. - 288 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 248 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Models (3)
- 1023 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 700 downloads
The Alignment Model
God builds the church according to His purposes and vision. Our role is to cooperate with what He is already up to. - 630 downloads
Church Plant Model Effectiveness Comparison
PhD Dissertation: A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Selected Church PLanting Models Measured by Conversion Growth and New Church Starts, by Joel Owens Rainey
Networking (20)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 2611 downloads
Launch Vision Contents Template
This template will walk you through writing the raw materials that will be used to design your Launch Vision booklet. - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1611 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 1509 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 1245 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 1180 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 1089 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 977 downloads
Why a Community Needs Assessment?
Why you should get your team involved in determining the real needs in your community during your pre-launch season. - 941 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 923 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 613 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 609 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 523 downloads
Sample Outreach Strategy
A sample of what a completed Outreach Strategy Template looks like. - 419 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 275 downloads
Church Planting Nuts & Bolts [Expo 2023]
Slide deck from our pre-conference equipping lab 2023 - 229 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español
Outreach (33)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 2002 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 1611 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 1509 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 1245 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 1180 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 1151 downloads
Preview Service Followup Letter Template
Easy to edit follow-up letter for those who participated in your preview service. Use this to get you started. - 1120 downloads
Outreach Strategy Template
Putting a church outreach strategy together is an intentional process. Use this template! - 1089 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 1033 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 977 downloads
Why a Community Needs Assessment?
Why you should get your team involved in determining the real needs in your community during your pre-launch season. - 941 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 923 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 805 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 691 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 667 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 613 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 600 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 523 downloads
Sample Outreach Strategy
A sample of what a completed Outreach Strategy Template looks like. - 484 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 464 downloads
Church Event Planning Mindmap Graphic
a mindmap graphic useful in planning outreach events - 384 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 351 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 256 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 255 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 229 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 218 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 201 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample (B)
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 196 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 162 downloads
Christmas Eve Reminder
Sample of an insert to remind everyone about the importance of Christmas Eve services.
Philosophy (68)
- 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2714 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 2611 downloads
Launch Vision Contents Template
This template will walk you through writing the raw materials that will be used to design your Launch Vision booklet. - 2438 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 1977 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 1274 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 1249 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 1192 downloads
Philosophy of Ministry Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to outline your church's DNA. A must-have resource! - 1108 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 1027 downloads
Church Multiplication Strategy Template
A tool to think through how you’ll work church multiplication into the very fiber of your church’s DNA, and how you’ll make it stick - 1023 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 928 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 871 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 794 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 727 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 700 downloads
The Alignment Model
God builds the church according to His purposes and vision. Our role is to cooperate with what He is already up to. - 630 downloads
Church Plant Model Effectiveness Comparison
PhD Dissertation: A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Selected Church PLanting Models Measured by Conversion Growth and New Church Starts, by Joel Owens Rainey - 628 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 618 downloads
Church Life Cycles [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Healthy Growing Churches walks you from birth through death of a church and what it takes to lead at each stage. - 602 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 584 downloads
How to Develop a Philosophy of Ministry
This paper walks you through the process of determining what is collectively referred to as the “philosophy of ministry.” - 562 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 560 downloads
Sample Core Values [New Life]
Check out some real-life core values from New Life Christian Church (Chantilly, VA). - 519 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 482 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation. - 461 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 439 downloads
Church Planting Strategy
Presentation that guides you through various strategies. - 419 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 415 downloads
Missional Context, Dave Page, Expo West
Where do you want to plant and how will that impact your ministry design? - 315 downloads
New Church Planning
Todd Wilson's presentation from 2006, yet still accurate today. - 312 downloads
Moving from 'Should' to 'How'
Tom Planck's presentation at Exponential East 2016. HGC - 294 downloads
Vision, Mission and Core Values [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Our own Sean Cronin provides an overview with practical tips on crafting these parts of your Philosophy of Ministry. - 288 downloads
Notes for Finding your A-Game as a Leader
Notes from Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 282 downloads
Developing the Philosophy of a Church
Passion for Planting's guide to developing your philosophy. - 258 downloads
Church Strategy
Simple overview document on church strategy and priorities. - 253 downloads
Church Planting Wisdom
by various church planters from across the country -- Derek Brown - 246 downloads
Church Planting Movements
Excerpts from the book by David Garrison - 243 downloads
Church Planter's Management System
Biblical rationale for Church Planting, NAMB - 230 downloads
Belong, then Believe
First they Belong, then they Believe. Relationships are most important. - 228 downloads
How to Develop Member Expectations
Another important aspect of defining the purpose of your church: Expectation Management. - 224 downloads
Church Planting Classes in Theological Education
From a professor of church planting. - 221 downloads
Survey of Available Church Planting Resources
Pat Furgerson's presentation that covers a host of available resources. - 215 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 210 downloads
Team Philosophy
What is our team/structure approach? One of several steps in defining your purpose. - 204 downloads
How to Develop a Beliefs Statement
Instructions for crafting your church's beliefs statement. - 204 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 191 downloads
Culturally Relevant Ministry in a Postmodern World
Ed Stetzer presents a short 3-page narrative on the challenges of planting a church in our morally relativistic society. - 183 downloads
Developing a Contextualized Church Planting Strategy Course
An Introduction to Church Planting, by Gary Bulley, NAMB (44 pages). - 162 downloads
Church Planting. An examination of the theological rationale and methods...
Dissertation complete for M.A. in Theological Research, by John Richard Claydon - 161 downloads
Collaboration Networking
The world is desperate for community. This 21-page document explores many issues with the goal of encouraging explosive expansion of new churches. - 161 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 156 downloads
Your God is Too Small
J. B. Phillips eText of the title. 97 pages. - 147 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español - 145 downloads
Kingdom Mentality
God is moving...today he is moving in some new "old" ways, by Joe Boyd and Paul Kaak. - 141 downloads
Church Planting Observations on the State of NAMB
Ed Stetzer's report on NAMB's strategies for church planting. - 136 downloads
Collaborative Planting
The Idea: A Network with each organization maintaining its autonomy - 129 downloads
Abandoning an Incomplete Gospel
Jesus' message is, simply, "Turn around and step into a life with God, the kinds of life I lives and invite you to live with me." - 129 downloads
Church Planting Programs of Similar-Sized Denomination in the US
PhD Dissertation by Dennis Duane Powell, Asbury Theological Seminary - 116 downloads
Continuous Revival
The working secret which has been bringing continuous revival to thousands in East Central Africa for over 16 years. - 106 downloads
Planting...to the Ends of the Earth!
Thoughts from the Acts of the Apostles, Bob Wiley - 106 downloads
The Church as Subversive Community
Mike Bishop writes about potentially negatives views of the Christian church. - 102 downloads
Hispanic Ministries
This paper provides some interesting insight into the growing Hispanic population in America. - 100 downloads
Canberra Home Churches
History and current practice of home churches in Australia. - 94 downloads
History of the Calvary Chapel Movement
A paper presented to Dr Ed Stetzer, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - 34 downloads
Launch Strong(er) eBook
Launch Stronger will help you plan for church planting with a disciple-making focus step-by-step with God.
Planter Health (2)
- 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages).
Prayer Team (10)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 2015 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 1419 downloads
Prayer Team Strategy Template
No partner is more important that prayer partners. This a top priority. Modify this document for YOUR prayer team! - 1345 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 763 downloads
Prayer Team Signup Template
A simple form to modify and print out for building your prayer team. - 194 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español
Preaching (6)
- 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1782 downloads
Sample Order of Service Worksheet
If you're not using Planning Center, you need this worksheet to help you manage time for Sunday services. - 1437 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 1395 downloads
2026 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 838 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 521 downloads
How to Preach the Upper Story and Lower Story
Consider the overarching theme of The Story, the Upper Story and Lower Story -- some advice from the publisher.
Staffing (38)
- 1513 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 1296 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 1184 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 993 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 963 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 865 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 845 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 814 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 801 downloads
Housing Allowance Calculation and Request Worksheet
It does the math for you and produces a printable request to submit to your Board! Always consult a CPA or tax professional. - 754 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 743 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 691 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 688 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 667 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 632 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 584 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 576 downloads
Sample Church Staff Handbook
This 41-page Staff Handbook (sample) is based on questions that are frequently asked by staff members. - 565 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 549 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Hospitality
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the hospitality team. - 543 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 524 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 492 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 490 downloads
Sample Ministry Teams Matrix
A list of one church's Sunday morning ministry teams and their positions with brief descriptions. - 490 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 353 downloads
Sample Campus Pastor Job Description
A sample job description for recruiting and hiring a multisite Campus Pastor. - 345 downloads
Develop a Staffing Plan
Use this to distribute to others while they consider developing their staffing plan. - 301 downloads
Hiring Process
You need a documented hiring process. Use this 11-step guide to define your process for hiring staff. - 256 downloads
Staff Leadership Self Assessment
Modify this document as needed to help your staff assess their leadership strengths and weaknesses. - 255 downloads
Sample Church Planter Resident Job Description
Here's an example of a church planter resident job description. Edit to your liking! - 253 downloads
Staff Hiring Questionnaire
Use this 4-Part sample questionnaire to help shape your new staff hiring process. - 244 downloads
Next Step Team Charter
Define your purpose, scope, objectives and strategy to help your ministry team function consistently. - 243 downloads
Internet Ministry Team Charter
Define your purpose, scope, objectives and strategy to help your ministry team function consistently. - 240 downloads
Staff Interview Questionnaire
Twenty key questions plus additional information you want to be sure to discuss when interviewing potential staff members. - 236 downloads
Staff Leadership Expectations
Here's a concise list of expectations for leaders in your new ministry. - 232 downloads
Staff Hiring Process
Word document for you to edit as needed in developing your hiring process. - 213 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 187 downloads
Staff Reference Check Questionnaire
19 questions you want to consider using for reference checks. - 81 downloads
Worship Leader Job Description
A sample worship leader job description from New Life Christian Church.
Training (17)
- 4111 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 3208 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 2714 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 2399 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 2041 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 2015 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 1844 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 1461 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 1179 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 653 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 649 downloads
Ministry Team Responsibilities Template
A template to help you determine which ministry teams need to do which things, and what you'll call the teams - 644 downloads
The Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Planting a Church
An Interview with church planter Drew Field about his experience planting in Silicon Valley. - 562 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 531 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 432 downloads
Bibliography of Church Planting Resources
Over 150 books, blogs, podcasts and other resources arranged by topic. - 288 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español
Worship Planning (11)
- 3580 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 2041 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 2035 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 1782 downloads
Sample Order of Service Worksheet
If you're not using Planning Center, you need this worksheet to help you manage time for Sunday services. - 1437 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 1423 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 1395 downloads
2026 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 1329 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 1296 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 906 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 865 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists.