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Systems Thinking [NAMB]
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Assimilation (11)
- 927 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 724 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 617 downloads
Assimilation Strategy Template
A strategy worksheet to help you flesh out your followup systems. - 583 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 531 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. - 396 downloads
Guest Followup Processes Presentation
A presentation on assimilation processes based on the Purpose Driven model. - 370 downloads
Sample Guest Followup Flowchart
Use this diagram to think through the process of connecting guests. - 341 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 315 downloads
Sample Visitor Follow Up Letter
The visitor follow up letter Stetzer, Nation & Vaughn used to mail out from Lake Ridge Church. - 106 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español
Branding (71)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 774 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 595 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 346 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 305 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 267 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 243 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 240 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. - 236 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Church, Stadia - 208 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 205 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 187 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 151 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 148 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 140 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 137 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 132 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 131 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. - 130 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 118 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 116 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 116 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 116 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 115 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 114 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 111 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 110 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 108 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 101 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 97 downloads
CCC Invite
- 84 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 74 downloads
Celebration
- 73 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 59 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 56 downloads
Cornerstone
- 55 downloads
New Life Purpose
- 54 downloads
Common Ground Community
- 52 downloads
Discovery
- 51 downloads
CrossPoint Greg
- 50 downloads
New Day
- 49 downloads
Shepherd's Gate Purpose
- 46 downloads
Common Ground
- 45 downloads
Now Playing
- 45 downloads
Real Life
- 44 downloads
Valley Fellowship Samples
- 43 downloads
LifePointe
- 43 downloads
Easter Ticket 4
- 43 downloads
White Marsh
- 40 downloads
The Passion
- 39 downloads
Grace
- 39 downloads
New Covenant
- 38 downloads
Crossroads Church
- 38 downloads
Crosswinds
- 38 downloads
Focal Point
- 37 downloads
Forefront
- 37 downloads
Journey
- 35 downloads
Creekside
- 35 downloads
Heartland New
- 35 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 35 downloads
Sunrise
- 34 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 34 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 34 downloads
Journey 2
- 33 downloads
Heritage
- 33 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 32 downloads
Northstar
- 31 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 30 downloads
Heartland
- 30 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 28 downloads
Mountain
Brochure (15)
- 151 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 140 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 137 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 132 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 130 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 118 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 116 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 116 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 115 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 114 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 111 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 110 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 108 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 101 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 84 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
Business Cards (36)
- 97 downloads
CCC Invite
- 74 downloads
Celebration
- 59 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 55 downloads
New Life Purpose
- 54 downloads
Common Ground Community
- 51 downloads
CrossPoint Greg
- 50 downloads
New Day
- 49 downloads
Shepherd's Gate Purpose
- 45 downloads
Now Playing
- 45 downloads
Real Life
- 44 downloads
Valley Fellowship Samples
- 43 downloads
LifePointe
- 43 downloads
Easter Ticket 4
- 43 downloads
White Marsh
- 40 downloads
The Passion
- 39 downloads
Grace
- 39 downloads
New Covenant
- 38 downloads
Crossroads Church
- 38 downloads
Crosswinds
- 38 downloads
Focal Point
- 37 downloads
Forefront
- 37 downloads
Journey
- 35 downloads
Creekside
- 35 downloads
Heartland New
- 35 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 35 downloads
Sunrise
- 34 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 34 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 34 downloads
Journey 2
- 33 downloads
Heritage
- 33 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 32 downloads
Northstar
- 31 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 30 downloads
Heartland
- 30 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 28 downloads
Mountain
Calling (8)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 929 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 413 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 346 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 310 downloads
Church Planting Self Assessment [EFCA]
The Evangelical Free Church of America's self-guided church planter assessment. - 257 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.
Children (9)
- 909 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 724 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 278 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 268 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 245 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 239 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 236 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 230 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 86 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Coaching (5)
- 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 328 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 301 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 217 downloads
Successfully Coaching Church Planters
Dallas Theological Seminary PhD Dissertation by Robert J. Rowley - 160 downloads
Why You Need a Church Planting Coach
Everyone needs a coach...even a church planter!
Demographics (17)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 929 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 774 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 652 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 536 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. - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 492 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 436 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 374 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. - 261 downloads
Average Target Family Worksheet
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the people you are trying to reach. - 257 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. - 247 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 200 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 136 downloads
Target Area Report Template
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the community God is calling you to reach.
Discipleship (13)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 927 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 748 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 555 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 517 downloads
Disciple-Making Strategy Template
AKA Discipleship Strategy; articulate how you'll help people follow Jesus and reproduce that in others - 473 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 284 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 107 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 101 downloads
Sample Disciple-Making Strategy
A sample of what a completed Disciple-Making Strategy might look like - 21 downloads
Sample Church Groups Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Groups Strategy looks like.
en Español (16)
- 153 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 110 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 107 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 106 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español - 87 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 86 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 78 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 74 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 71 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 70 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español - 70 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 59 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 57 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 56 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 54 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español - 50 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español
Equipment (7)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 909 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 413 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 398 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 313 downloads
Sample Equipment List [Portable Church]
A listing of the kinds of equipment you'll need that Portable Church Industries has to offer. - 219 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. - 86 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Exponential (26)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 514 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 435 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 424 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 413 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 380 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. - 277 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 250 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 242 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 238 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 232 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. - 231 downloads
Get Your 501c3 Faster [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Plain-language helps and hacks to un-complicate filing church legal paperwork. Always consult with a legal professional before filing anything! - 219 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. - 208 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 179 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 150 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 141 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation. - 137 downloads
Moving from 'Should' to 'How'
Tom Planck's presentation at Exponential East 2016. HGC - 123 downloads
Notes for Finding your A-Game as a Leader
Notes from Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 123 downloads
Missional Context, Dave Page, Expo West
Where do you want to plant and how will that impact your ministry design? - 119 downloads
Marketing and Outreach
Dave Page's presentation during Expo 2014. - 112 downloads
Marketing and Outreach Handout [Exponential 2014]
Dave Page's handout from Expo 2014 workshop on marketing & outreach. - 67 downloads
Exponential Regional Chicago - Prelaunch Preconference
Here is the slideshow we presented at Chicago's first regional, Nov 15, 2016. - 62 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 54 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God.
Facility (13)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 398 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 373 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 273 downloads
Facility Brainstorming Worksheet
If you're feeling stuck finding a facility, use this brainstorming worksheet to help you think outside the box. - 244 downloads
Facility Tour Checklist
Things to consider as your tour a potential facility for worship gatherings. - 238 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 228 downloads
Facility Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your facility options to help you determine the best choice. - 214 downloads
Sample Formal Facility Request
This letter was used as a formal request of the facility owners to let the church rent their building. - 190 downloads
Finding a Facility
Helpful categories and considerations as you hunt for a worship gathering facility. - 184 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 77 downloads
Facility Story -- Pine Ridge
Short testimonial to encourage you as you search for a place to worship in your community.
Finances (33)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 909 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 865 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 774 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 748 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 601 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 562 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 538 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 527 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 436 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 402 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 398 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 380 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 373 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 328 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 305 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 300 downloads
Church Plant Finances [Chapter 14]
Develop a plan to resource a new church plant financially and develop a new church budget - 278 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. - 277 downloads
Sample Budget Categories
Extensive & simplified versions of a chart of accounts with category numbers. - 277 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 228 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 208 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 187 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 179 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 120 downloads
The New Offering Basket
Is online giving right for your church? In this day and age, it probably is. Consider your options. - 100 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. - 89 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 86 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 78 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 74 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español
Fundraising (26)
- 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 918 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. - 562 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 547 downloads
Fundraising Strategy Template
Use this template to get you started on developing a fundraising strategy. - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 470 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 454 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 424 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 413 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 408 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 402 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 380 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. - 380 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 305 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 277 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 236 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Church, Stadia - 234 downloads
Sample Fundraising Brochure [True North]
Check out this real-life fundraising brochure with tear-off commitment card. - 233 downloads
Fundraising Thank You Letter Template
Use this template as a jumping off point for writing your fundraising thank you letter. - 223 downloads
Caton Letter
Sample fundraising letter. Momentum Christian Church. Matt, Amy and Naomi Caton. - 208 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 179 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 177 downloads
Sample Phone Script for Calling Churches
Download and customize this editable fundraising phone script used by a real church in NC. - 153 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 89 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 6 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Launch Strategy (47)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1044 downloads
Launch Strategy Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to create your launch strategy. A must-have resource! - 929 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 918 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. - 784 downloads
New Church Planning Checklist
A comprehensive list of 400+ tasks, the basis for PlanterPlan. - 774 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 748 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 652 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Columbia Heights]
This is an actual strategy document (16 pages) to use as a sample. - 536 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. - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 514 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 483 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 472 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 454 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 441 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 436 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 432 downloads
Questions for Writing Your Launch Strategy
Use these questions to help you flesh out your Launch Strategy proposal. - 424 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 393 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 - 358 downloads
Launch Sunday Checklist
Make sure everything's in place and ready for the launch of regular worship gatherings! - 355 downloads
Sample Strategic Action Plan [EastPointe]
A high-level overview of the 5 phases of the Eastpointe Church plant. - 342 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Community Church]
A ministry vision for building a restored community. Nice format, excellent content. - 324 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 300 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 284 downloads
Starting a Church That Keeps On Growing
Checklist for each phase of development, by Robert E. Logan and Jeff Rast - 253 downloads
Church Planting Proposal
Seminary document for church planter basic training - 250 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 195 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Church]
A real-life launch strategy used by a church plant in Philadelphia, PA. - 181 downloads
Eastside Mosaic Church Prospectus
Colorful prospectus fro Mosaic Church - 168 downloads
Baldwin Park FL Proposal
Launch plan for Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church. - 154 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 153 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 142 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 - 141 downloads
Frankfort Kentucky Church Plant Strategy
Detailed strategy for planting a church in Frankfort, Kentucky - 126 downloads
Crossroads Church - Lebanon
Strategy plant for Lebanon, Tennessee: The Birth of a New Church. - 112 downloads
Gateway Community Church - Cover Letter
Sample letter to go along with their strategy plan. - 107 downloads
EPIC Community Church
General information for anyone interested in partnering with EPIC Community church, Clarksville, Tennessee. - 62 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 59 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 56 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 54 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español - 54 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 53 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 44 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Connect Church]
This is an actual strategy document for 2020, built using the P4P Launch Strategy Template
Launch Team (26)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 929 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 918 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. - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 774 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 724 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 583 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 542 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 470 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 447 downloads
Launch Team Development Strategy Template
Make important decisions about how you’ll find your team and what you’ll do with them. - 436 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 435 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 408 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 393 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 380 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. - 374 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. - 300 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 243 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 153 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 110 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 76 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 - 57 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 6 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Launch Vision (11)
- 918 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. - 514 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 483 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 470 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 454 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 408 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 250 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 153 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 62 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 6 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Leadership (33)
- 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 748 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 655 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 601 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 587 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 555 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 542 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 534 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 393 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 376 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 374 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. - 348 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 346 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 328 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 323 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 315 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 301 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 290 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. - 266 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 260 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 251 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. - 242 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 238 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 232 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. - 208 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 188 downloads
Leadership Development Strategy Template
Formulate a process that empowers people to grow in their leadership capacity and exercise their influence to expand God's kingdom. - 152 downloads
Switch Theory: a Proactive Planning Tool
A tool for proactive planning and reactive problem solving. - 110 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 87 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 78 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 76 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 - 75 downloads
Sample Leadership Development Strategy
A completed Leadership Development Strategy Template that shows how one church goes about it.
Legal (20)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 655 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 622 downloads
Articles of Incorporation Template
Template to help you develop your business related documents. This is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney. - 402 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 328 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 278 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. - 268 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 267 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 231 downloads
Get Your 501c3 Faster [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Plain-language helps and hacks to un-complicate filing church legal paperwork. Always consult with a legal professional before filing anything! - 216 downloads
Conflict of Interest Policy
Protect the church's interest when entering into a business arrangement. - 215 downloads
Sample Church Staff Handbook
This 41-page Staff Handbook (sample) is based on questions that are frequently asked by staff members. - 209 downloads
Church Bylaws Checklist
Make sure you’ve included the most important stuff in your church bylaws! - 200 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 187 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 184 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 184 downloads
Church Plant Legal Paperwork
A self-help overview of the steps to file the legal paperwork to get your church plant started - 184 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 158 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 109 downloads
Church Board Meeting Minutes Template
An editable document to help you keep good records of corporate meetings and decisions. - 82 downloads
Tax Guide for Churches 2016
IRS publication 1828, June 2016
Logo (5)
- 148 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 73 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 56 downloads
Cornerstone
- 52 downloads
Discovery
- 46 downloads
Common Ground
Marketing (31)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 929 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 595 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 555 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 545 downloads
Marketing Strategy Template
Fill in the blank template to get you started on your Marketing Strategy - 368 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 346 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 324 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 267 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 249 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 247 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 243 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 240 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. - 240 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 225 downloads
Church Plant Guerrilla Marketing
Creative and low-budget ideas to get your message out. - 205 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 187 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 159 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 140 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 116 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 86 downloads
Direct Mail Keys
Four key things a Church Planter should consider when doing a direct-mail campaign - 78 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Full)
Full, 122-page guide to finding the perfect name. - 71 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 69 downloads
Naming a New Church
Concise, 4-page document to guide your thought process for naming your church. - 66 downloads
Direct Mail FAQs
Important definitions to help you understand the language of the post office and direct mail marketing. - 66 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Short)
Short, 28-page version of the Igor guide to finding the perfect name for your church. - 56 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 53 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 47 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Plan Template
Fill in dates & dollars to move your marketing strategies from theory to action
Ministry Teams (31)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 909 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 724 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 606 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. - 587 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 583 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 555 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 542 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 527 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 473 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 376 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 368 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 348 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 341 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 315 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 278 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 268 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 266 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 260 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 249 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Hospitality
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the hospitality team. - 245 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 239 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 238 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 236 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 230 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 200 downloads
Sample Ministry Teams Matrix
A list of one church's Sunday morning ministry teams and their positions with brief descriptions. - 110 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 86 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 76 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
Models (3)
- 356 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 251 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. - 224 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 (18)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 918 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. - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 652 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 595 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 559 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
New for 2017! Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 534 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 492 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 393 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 374 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. - 323 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 240 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 200 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 153 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 87 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español
Outreach (32)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 811 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 652 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 595 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 559 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
New for 2017! Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 534 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 532 downloads
Outreach Strategy Template
Putting a church outreach strategy together is an intentional process. Use this template! - 531 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. - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 492 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 393 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 374 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. - 368 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 324 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 323 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 249 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 247 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 240 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 208 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 174 downloads
Church Event Planning Mindmap Graphic
a mindmap graphic useful in planning outreach events - 159 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 154 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 140 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 102 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 87 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 82 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample (B)
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 71 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 70 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 68 downloads
Christmas Eve Reminder
Sample of an insert to remind everyone about the importance of Christmas Eve services. - 53 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like.
Philosophy (67)
- 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 929 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 918 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. - 865 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 748 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 538 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 502 downloads
Philosophy of Ministry Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to outline your church's DNA. A must-have resource! - 483 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 472 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 441 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 393 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 - 359 downloads
Sample Core Values [New Life]
Check out some real-life core values from New Life Christian Church (Chantilly, VA). - 356 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 346 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 300 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 251 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. - 243 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 238 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 232 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. - 225 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 224 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 - 221 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.” - 156 downloads
Church Planting Strategy
Presentation that guides you through various strategies. - 153 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 150 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 141 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation. - 137 downloads
Moving from 'Should' to 'How'
Tom Planck's presentation at Exponential East 2016. HGC - 123 downloads
Notes for Finding your A-Game as a Leader
Notes from Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 123 downloads
Missional Context, Dave Page, Expo West
Where do you want to plant and how will that impact your ministry design? - 109 downloads
Developing the Philosophy of a Church
Passion for Planting's guide to developing your philosophy. - 105 downloads
New Church Planning
Todd Wilson's presentation from 2006, yet still accurate today. - 104 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. - 103 downloads
Church Strategy
Simple overview document on church strategy and priorities. - 100 downloads
Church Planter's Management System
Biblical rationale for Church Planting, NAMB - 93 downloads
How to Develop Member Expectations
Another important aspect of defining the purpose of your church: Expectation Management. - 92 downloads
Team Philosophy
What is our team/structure approach? One of several steps in defining your purpose. - 87 downloads
Survey of Available Church Planting Resources
Pat Furgerson's presentation that covers a host of available resources. - 84 downloads
Belong, then Believe
First they Belong, then they Believe. Relationships are most important. - 80 downloads
Church Planting Wisdom
by various church planters from across the country -- Derek Brown - 74 downloads
How to Develop a Beliefs Statement
Instructions for crafting your church's beliefs statement. - 74 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 70 downloads
Church Planting Classes in Theological Education
From a professor of church planting. - 70 downloads
Developing a Contextualized Church Planting Strategy Course
An Introduction to Church Planting, by Gary Bulley, NAMB (44 pages). - 66 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. - 65 downloads
Your God is Too Small
J. B. Phillips eText of the title. 97 pages. - 65 downloads
Church Planting. An examination of the theological rationale and methods...
Dissertation complete for M.A. in Theological Research, by John Richard Claydon - 64 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. - 59 downloads
Church Planting Movements
Excerpts from the book by David Garrison - 59 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 56 downloads
Church Planting Programs of Similar-Sized Denomination in the US
PhD Dissertation by Dennis Duane Powell, Asbury Theological Seminary - 56 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 55 downloads
Kingdom Mentality
God is moving...today he is moving in some new "old" ways, by Joe Boyd and Paul Kaak. - 55 downloads
Church Planting Observations on the State of NAMB
Ed Stetzer's report on NAMB's strategies for church planting. - 54 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 50 downloads
Collaborative Planting
The Idea: A Network with each organization maintaining its autonomy - 50 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español - 47 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." - 47 downloads
Continuous Revival
The working secret which has been bringing continuous revival to thousands in East Central Africa for over 16 years. - 44 downloads
Planting...to the Ends of the Earth!
Thoughts from the Acts of the Apostles, Bob Wiley - 41 downloads
Canberra Home Churches
History and current practice of home churches in Australia. - 41 downloads
Hispanic Ministries
This paper provides some interesting insight into the growing Hispanic population in America. - 40 downloads
The Church as Subversive Community
Mike Bishop writes about potentially negatives views of the Christian church. - 37 downloads
History of the Calvary Chapel Movement
A paper presented to Dr Ed Stetzer, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Planter Health (2)
- 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages).
Prayer Team (10)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 774 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 588 downloads
Prayer Team Strategy Template
No partner is more important that prayer partners. This a top priority. Modify this document for YOUR prayer team! - 562 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 331 downloads
Prayer Team Signup Template
A simple form to modify and print out for building your prayer team. - 70 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español
Preaching (6)
- 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 726 downloads
2018 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 606 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. - 532 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 284 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 194 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 (37)
- 601 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 587 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 473 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 373 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 348 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 341 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 315 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 300 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 278 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 278 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. - 266 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 260 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 249 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Hospitality
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the hospitality team. - 245 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 239 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 236 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 230 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 228 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 215 downloads
Sample Church Staff Handbook
This 41-page Staff Handbook (sample) is based on questions that are frequently asked by staff members. - 200 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 200 downloads
Sample Ministry Teams Matrix
A list of one church's Sunday morning ministry teams and their positions with brief descriptions. - 195 downloads
Sample Campus Pastor Job Description
A sample job description for recruiting and hiring a multisite Campus Pastor. - 187 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 184 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 158 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 123 downloads
Develop a Staffing Plan
Use this to distribute to others while they consider developing their staffing plan. - 104 downloads
Staff Leadership Self Assessment
Modify this document as needed to help your staff assess their leadership strengths and weaknesses. - 102 downloads
Hiring Process
You need a documented hiring process. Use this 11-step guide to define your process for hiring staff. - 96 downloads
Staff Hiring Questionnaire
Use this 4-Part sample questionnaire to help shape your new staff hiring process. - 96 downloads
Next Step Team Charter
Define your purpose, scope, objectives and strategy to help your ministry team function consistently. - 93 downloads
Staff Interview Questionnaire
Twenty key questions plus additional information you want to be sure to discuss when interviewing potential staff members. - 90 downloads
Staff Leadership Expectations
Here's a concise list of expectations for leaders in your new ministry. - 90 downloads
Internet Ministry Team Charter
Define your purpose, scope, objectives and strategy to help your ministry team function consistently. - 88 downloads
Staff Hiring Process
Word document for you to edit as needed in developing your hiring process. - 78 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 72 downloads
Staff Reference Check Questionnaire
19 questions you want to consider using for reference checks. - 7 downloads
Worship Leader Job Description
A sample worship leader job description from New Life Christian Church.
Training (17)
- 1442 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1149 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 929 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 927 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 774 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 724 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 705 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 542 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 413 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 290 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. - 242 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 225 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 208 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 194 downloads
Bibliography of Church Planting Resources
Over 150 books, blogs, podcasts and other resources arranged by topic. - 110 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 76 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
Worship Planning (11)
- 1284 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 769 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 726 downloads
2018 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 724 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 606 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. - 532 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 527 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 520 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 473 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 376 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 348 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists.