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Systems Thinking [NAMB]
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Assimilation (11)
- 992 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 768 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 649 downloads
Assimilation Strategy Template
A strategy worksheet to help you flesh out your followup systems. - 610 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 545 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. - 411 downloads
Guest Followup Processes Presentation
A presentation on assimilation processes based on the Purpose Driven model. - 386 downloads
Sample Guest Followup Flowchart
Use this diagram to think through the process of connecting guests. - 363 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 327 downloads
Sample Visitor Follow Up Letter
The visitor follow up letter Stetzer, Nation & Vaughn used to mail out from Lake Ridge Church. - 111 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español
Branding (71)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 821 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 613 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 359 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 322 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 277 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 276 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 259 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 249 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. - 225 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 206 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 189 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 160 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 155 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 147 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 144 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 140 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 136 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 132 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. - 128 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 127 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 123 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 121 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 119 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 118 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 115 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 115 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 111 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 106 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 104 downloads
CCC Invite
- 87 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 76 downloads
Celebration
- 74 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 63 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 57 downloads
Common Ground Community
- 56 downloads
New Life Purpose
- 56 downloads
Cornerstone
- 54 downloads
Discovery
- 51 downloads
CrossPoint Greg
- 51 downloads
New Day
- 50 downloads
Shepherd's Gate Purpose
- 47 downloads
Real Life
- 46 downloads
Now Playing
- 46 downloads
Common Ground
- 44 downloads
Easter Ticket 4
- 44 downloads
Valley Fellowship Samples
- 43 downloads
LifePointe
- 43 downloads
White Marsh
- 42 downloads
The Passion
- 40 downloads
Grace
- 40 downloads
New Covenant
- 39 downloads
Crossroads Church
- 39 downloads
Focal Point
- 38 downloads
Crosswinds
- 37 downloads
Forefront
- 37 downloads
Journey
- 36 downloads
Creekside
- 36 downloads
Sunrise
- 35 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 35 downloads
Heartland New
- 35 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 34 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 34 downloads
Journey 2
- 34 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 33 downloads
Heritage
- 33 downloads
Northstar
- 31 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 30 downloads
Heartland
- 30 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 28 downloads
Mountain
Brochure (15)
- 160 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 147 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 144 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 140 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 136 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 128 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 127 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 123 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 121 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 118 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 115 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 115 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 111 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 106 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 87 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
Business Cards (36)
- 104 downloads
CCC Invite
- 76 downloads
Celebration
- 63 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 57 downloads
Common Ground Community
- 56 downloads
New Life Purpose
- 51 downloads
CrossPoint Greg
- 51 downloads
New Day
- 50 downloads
Shepherd's Gate Purpose
- 47 downloads
Real Life
- 46 downloads
Now Playing
- 44 downloads
Easter Ticket 4
- 44 downloads
Valley Fellowship Samples
- 43 downloads
LifePointe
- 43 downloads
White Marsh
- 42 downloads
The Passion
- 40 downloads
Grace
- 40 downloads
New Covenant
- 39 downloads
Crossroads Church
- 39 downloads
Focal Point
- 38 downloads
Crosswinds
- 37 downloads
Forefront
- 37 downloads
Journey
- 36 downloads
Creekside
- 36 downloads
Sunrise
- 35 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 35 downloads
Heartland New
- 35 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 34 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 34 downloads
Journey 2
- 34 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 33 downloads
Heritage
- 33 downloads
Northstar
- 31 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 30 downloads
Heartland
- 30 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 28 downloads
Mountain
Calling (8)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1000 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 430 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 368 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 318 downloads
Church Planting Self Assessment [EFCA]
The Evangelical Free Church of America's self-guided church planter assessment. - 270 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)
- 978 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 768 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 292 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 288 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 262 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 251 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 250 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 241 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Coaching (5)
- 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 343 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 323 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 230 downloads
Successfully Coaching Church Planters
Dallas Theological Seminary PhD Dissertation by Robert J. Rowley - 172 downloads
Why You Need a Church Planting Coach
Everyone needs a coach...even a church planter!
Demographics (17)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1000 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 821 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 681 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 561 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. - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 513 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 459 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 386 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. - 274 downloads
Average Target Family Worksheet
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the people you are trying to reach. - 270 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. - 257 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 217 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 152 downloads
Target Area Report Template
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the community God is calling you to reach.
Discipleship (13)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 992 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 787 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 571 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 567 downloads
Disciple-Making Strategy Template
AKA Discipleship Strategy; articulate how you'll help people follow Jesus and reproduce that in others - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 502 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 298 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 119 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 119 downloads
Sample Disciple-Making Strategy
A sample of what a completed Disciple-Making Strategy might look like - 44 downloads
Sample Church Groups Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Groups Strategy looks like.
en Español (16)
- 160 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 119 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 111 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 90 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 83 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 79 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 78 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 75 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 72 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español - 65 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 59 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 57 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 57 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español - 54 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español
Equipment (7)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 978 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 430 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 418 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 324 downloads
Sample Equipment List [Portable Church]
A listing of the kinds of equipment you'll need that Portable Church Industries has to offer. - 231 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. - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Exponential (26)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 530 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 467 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 441 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 430 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 402 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. - 303 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 255 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 253 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 243 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 241 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! - 238 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
Choosing the Right Equipment [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Portable Church Industries explains the competing values you'll face in choosing portable equipment. Sample lists included. - 215 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 212 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 151 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 144 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation. - 139 downloads
Moving from 'Should' to 'How'
Tom Planck's presentation at Exponential East 2016. HGC - 125 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 124 downloads
Notes for Finding your A-Game as a Leader
Notes from Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 124 downloads
Missional Context, Dave Page, Expo West
Where do you want to plant and how will that impact your ministry design? - 122 downloads
Marketing and Outreach
Dave Page's presentation during Expo 2014. - 115 downloads
Marketing and Outreach Handout [Exponential 2014]
Dave Page's handout from Expo 2014 workshop on marketing & outreach. - 86 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 69 downloads
Exponential Regional Chicago - Prelaunch Preconference
Here is the slideshow we presented at Chicago's first regional, Nov 15, 2016.
Facility (13)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 418 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 384 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 293 downloads
Facility Brainstorming Worksheet
If you're feeling stuck finding a facility, use this brainstorming worksheet to help you think outside the box. - 268 downloads
Facility Tour Checklist
Things to consider as your tour a potential facility for worship gatherings. - 247 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 245 downloads
Facility Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your facility options to help you determine the best choice. - 222 downloads
Sample Formal Facility Request
This letter was used as a formal request of the facility owners to let the church rent their building. - 201 downloads
Finding a Facility
Helpful categories and considerations as you hunt for a worship gathering facility. - 198 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 82 downloads
Facility Story -- Pine Ridge
Short testimonial to encourage you as you search for a place to worship in your community.
Finances (33)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 978 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 921 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 821 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 787 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 617 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 591 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 570 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 557 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 459 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 434 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 418 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 411 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 384 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 343 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 322 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 317 downloads
Church Plant Finances [Chapter 14]
Develop a plan to resource a new church plant financially and develop a new church budget - 303 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 294 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. - 290 downloads
Sample Budget Categories
Extensive & simplified versions of a chart of accounts with category numbers. - 238 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 218 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 212 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 197 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 129 downloads
The New Offering Basket
Is online giving right for your church? In this day and age, it probably is. Consider your options. - 113 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 104 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. - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 83 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 79 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español
Fundraising (26)
- 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 983 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. - 591 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 572 downloads
Fundraising Strategy Template
Use this template to get you started on developing a fundraising strategy. - 497 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 492 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 441 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 434 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 431 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 430 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 411 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 402 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. - 322 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 303 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 276 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 250 downloads
Sample Fundraising Brochure [True North]
Check out this real-life fundraising brochure with tear-off commitment card. - 245 downloads
Fundraising Thank You Letter Template
Use this template as a jumping off point for writing your fundraising thank you letter. - 238 downloads
Caton Letter
Sample fundraising letter. Momentum Christian Church. Matt, Amy and Naomi Caton. - 225 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 212 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 185 downloads
Sample Phone Script for Calling Churches
Download and customize this editable fundraising phone script used by a real church in NC. - 160 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 113 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 35 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Launch Strategy (47)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1085 downloads
Launch Strategy Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to create your launch strategy. A must-have resource! - 1000 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 983 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. - 821 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 813 downloads
New Church Planning Checklist
A comprehensive list of 400+ tasks, the basis for PlanterPlan. - 787 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 669 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Columbia Heights]
This is an actual strategy document (16 pages) to use as a sample. - 561 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. - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 530 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 503 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 497 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 474 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 459 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 445 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 441 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 439 downloads
Questions for Writing Your Launch Strategy
Use these questions to help you flesh out your Launch Strategy proposal. - 410 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 - 381 downloads
Launch Sunday Checklist
Make sure everything's in place and ready for the launch of regular worship gatherings! - 368 downloads
Sample Strategic Action Plan [EastPointe]
A high-level overview of the 5 phases of the Eastpointe Church plant. - 346 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Community Church]
A ministry vision for building a restored community. Nice format, excellent content. - 335 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 311 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 300 downloads
Starting a Church That Keeps On Growing
Checklist for each phase of development, by Robert E. Logan and Jeff Rast - 274 downloads
Church Planting Proposal
Seminary document for church planter basic training - 255 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 199 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Church]
A real-life launch strategy used by a church plant in Philadelphia, PA. - 189 downloads
Eastside Mosaic Church Prospectus
Colorful prospectus fro Mosaic Church - 176 downloads
Baldwin Park FL Proposal
Launch plan for Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church. - 160 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 157 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 150 downloads
Frankfort Kentucky Church Plant Strategy
Detailed strategy for planting a church in Frankfort, Kentucky - 147 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 - 130 downloads
Crossroads Church - Lebanon
Strategy plant for Lebanon, Tennessee: The Birth of a New Church. - 125 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 115 downloads
Gateway Community Church - Cover Letter
Sample letter to go along with their strategy plan. - 114 downloads
EPIC Community Church
General information for anyone interested in partnering with EPIC Community church, Clarksville, Tennessee. - 86 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 72 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 69 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 65 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 59 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Connect Church]
This is an actual strategy document for 2020, built using the P4P Launch Strategy Template - 57 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español
Launch Team (27)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1000 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 983 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. - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 821 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 768 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 610 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 570 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 497 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 492 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 475 downloads
Launch Team Development Strategy Template
Make important decisions about how you’ll find your team and what you’ll do with them. - 467 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 459 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 431 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 405 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 402 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. - 386 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
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 254 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 160 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 112 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 - 59 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 35 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO. - 12 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.
Launch Vision (11)
- 983 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. - 530 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 503 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 497 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 492 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 475 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 431 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 255 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 160 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 86 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 35 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Leadership (34)
- 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 787 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 672 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 617 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 615 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 571 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 570 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 555 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 405 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 391 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 386 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
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 366 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 343 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 340 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 327 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 323 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 299 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. - 281 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 270 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 266 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. - 253 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 243 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 238 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. - 215 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 212 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. - 155 downloads
Switch Theory: a Proactive Planning Tool
A tool for proactive planning and reactive problem solving. - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 112 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 - 96 downloads
Sample Leadership Development Strategy
A completed Leadership Development Strategy Template that shows how one church goes about it. - 90 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 79 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 9 downloads
Sample Church Planter Resident Job Description
Here's an example of a church planter resident job description. Edit to your liking!
Legal (20)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 672 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 629 downloads
Articles of Incorporation Template
Template to help you develop your business related documents. This is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney. - 434 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 343 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 294 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. - 288 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 277 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 241 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! - 224 downloads
Sample Church Staff Handbook
This 41-page Staff Handbook (sample) is based on questions that are frequently asked by staff members. - 224 downloads
Conflict of Interest Policy
Protect the church's interest when entering into a business arrangement. - 224 downloads
Church Bylaws Checklist
Make sure you’ve included the most important stuff in your church bylaws! - 208 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 198 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 197 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 194 downloads
Church Plant Legal Paperwork
A self-help overview of the steps to file the legal paperwork to get your church plant started - 192 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 173 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 124 downloads
Church Board Meeting Minutes Template
An editable document to help you keep good records of corporate meetings and decisions. - 84 downloads
Tax Guide for Churches 2016
IRS publication 1828, June 2016
Logo (5)
- 155 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 74 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 56 downloads
Cornerstone
- 54 downloads
Discovery
- 46 downloads
Common Ground
Marketing (31)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1000 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 613 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 571 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 555 downloads
Marketing Strategy Template
Fill in the blank template to get you started on your Marketing Strategy - 388 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 359 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 335 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 277 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 262 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 259 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 257 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 249 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. - 245 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 230 downloads
Church Plant Guerrilla Marketing
Creative and low-budget ideas to get your message out. - 206 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 189 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 163 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 154 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 119 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 87 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. - 78 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. - 69 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 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. - 60 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Plan Template
Fill in dates & dollars to move your marketing strategies from theory to action - 57 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español
Ministry Teams (31)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 978 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 768 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 661 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. - 615 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 610 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 571 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 570 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 570 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 502 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 391 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 388 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 366 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 363 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 327 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 292 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 288 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 281 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 270 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 262 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 255 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Hospitality
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the hospitality team. - 251 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 250 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 247 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 241 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 203 downloads
Sample Ministry Teams Matrix
A list of one church's Sunday morning ministry teams and their positions with brief descriptions. - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 112 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 - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Models (3)
- 374 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 266 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. - 235 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)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 983 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. - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 681 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 613 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 576 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 555 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 513 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 405 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 386 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. - 340 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 245 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 217 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 160 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 90 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español
Outreach (32)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 850 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 681 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 613 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 576 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 558 downloads
Outreach Strategy Template
Putting a church outreach strategy together is an intentional process. Use this template! - 555 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 545 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. - 513 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 405 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 388 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 386 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. - 340 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 335 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 262 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 257 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 245 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 218 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 183 downloads
Church Event Planning Mindmap Graphic
a mindmap graphic useful in planning outreach events - 163 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 157 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 154 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 107 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 90 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 84 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample (B)
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 78 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 75 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 70 downloads
Christmas Eve Reminder
Sample of an insert to remind everyone about the importance of Christmas Eve services. - 69 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like.
Philosophy (67)
- 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1000 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 983 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. - 921 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 787 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 557 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 529 downloads
Philosophy of Ministry Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to outline your church's DNA. A must-have resource! - 503 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 497 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 474 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 445 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 410 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 - 374 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 368 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 364 downloads
Sample Core Values [New Life]
Check out some real-life core values from New Life Christian Church (Chantilly, VA). - 311 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 266 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. - 254 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 243 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 238 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. - 235 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 235 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 - 233 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.” - 162 downloads
Church Planting Strategy
Presentation that guides you through various strategies. - 160 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 151 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 144 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation. - 139 downloads
Moving from 'Should' to 'How'
Tom Planck's presentation at Exponential East 2016. HGC - 125 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 124 downloads
Notes for Finding your A-Game as a Leader
Notes from Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 124 downloads
Missional Context, Dave Page, Expo West
Where do you want to plant and how will that impact your ministry design? - 111 downloads
Developing the Philosophy of a Church
Passion for Planting's guide to developing your philosophy. - 109 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. - 108 downloads
New Church Planning
Todd Wilson's presentation from 2006, yet still accurate today. - 105 downloads
Church Strategy
Simple overview document on church strategy and priorities. - 103 downloads
Church Planter's Management System
Biblical rationale for Church Planting, NAMB - 94 downloads
Team Philosophy
What is our team/structure approach? One of several steps in defining your purpose. - 94 downloads
How to Develop Member Expectations
Another important aspect of defining the purpose of your church: Expectation Management. - 90 downloads
Survey of Available Church Planting Resources
Pat Furgerson's presentation that covers a host of available resources. - 89 downloads
Belong, then Believe
First they Belong, then they Believe. Relationships are most important. - 83 downloads
Church Planting Wisdom
by various church planters from across the country -- Derek Brown - 83 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 78 downloads
How to Develop a Beliefs Statement
Instructions for crafting your church's beliefs statement. - 73 downloads
Church Planting Classes in Theological Education
From a professor of church planting. - 72 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 71 downloads
Developing a Contextualized Church Planting Strategy Course
An Introduction to Church Planting, by Gary Bulley, NAMB (44 pages). - 68 downloads
Your God is Too Small
J. B. Phillips eText of the title. 97 pages. - 68 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. - 68 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. - 66 downloads
Church Planting. An examination of the theological rationale and methods...
Dissertation complete for M.A. in Theological Research, by John Richard Claydon - 65 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 62 downloads
Church Planting Movements
Excerpts from the book by David Garrison - 57 downloads
Kingdom Mentality
God is moving...today he is moving in some new "old" ways, by Joe Boyd and Paul Kaak. - 56 downloads
Church Planting Observations on the State of NAMB
Ed Stetzer's report on NAMB's strategies for church planting. - 56 downloads
Church Planting Programs of Similar-Sized Denomination in the US
PhD Dissertation by Dennis Duane Powell, Asbury Theological Seminary - 54 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español - 52 downloads
Collaborative Planting
The Idea: A Network with each organization maintaining its autonomy - 50 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. - 45 downloads
Planting...to the Ends of the Earth!
Thoughts from the Acts of the Apostles, Bob Wiley - 42 downloads
Canberra Home Churches
History and current practice of home churches in Australia. - 41 downloads
The Church as Subversive Community
Mike Bishop writes about potentially negatives views of the Christian church. - 41 downloads
Hispanic Ministries
This paper provides some interesting insight into the growing Hispanic population in America. - 38 downloads
History of the Calvary Chapel Movement
A paper presented to Dr Ed Stetzer, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Planter Health (2)
- 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages).
Prayer Team (10)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 821 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 608 downloads
Prayer Team Strategy Template
No partner is more important that prayer partners. This a top priority. Modify this document for YOUR prayer team! - 591 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 343 downloads
Prayer Team Signup Template
A simple form to modify and print out for building your prayer team. - 72 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español
Preaching (6)
- 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 808 downloads
2021 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 661 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. - 566 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 298 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 204 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)
- 617 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 615 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 502 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 384 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 366 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 363 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 327 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 323 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 294 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. - 292 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 281 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 270 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 262 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 255 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Hospitality
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the hospitality team. - 251 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 250 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 241 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 238 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 224 downloads
Sample Church Staff Handbook
This 41-page Staff Handbook (sample) is based on questions that are frequently asked by staff members. - 208 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 203 downloads
Sample Ministry Teams Matrix
A list of one church's Sunday morning ministry teams and their positions with brief descriptions. - 197 downloads
Sample Campus Pastor Job Description
A sample job description for recruiting and hiring a multisite Campus Pastor. - 197 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 192 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 173 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 131 downloads
Develop a Staffing Plan
Use this to distribute to others while they consider developing their staffing plan. - 110 downloads
Hiring Process
You need a documented hiring process. Use this 11-step guide to define your process for hiring staff. - 108 downloads
Staff Leadership Self Assessment
Modify this document as needed to help your staff assess their leadership strengths and weaknesses. - 100 downloads
Staff Hiring Questionnaire
Use this 4-Part sample questionnaire to help shape your new staff hiring process. - 99 downloads
Staff Interview Questionnaire
Twenty key questions plus additional information you want to be sure to discuss when interviewing potential staff members. - 99 downloads
Next Step Team Charter
Define your purpose, scope, objectives and strategy to help your ministry team function consistently. - 95 downloads
Staff Leadership Expectations
Here's a concise list of expectations for leaders in your new ministry. - 94 downloads
Staff Hiring Process
Word document for you to edit as needed in developing your hiring process. - 93 downloads
Internet Ministry Team Charter
Define your purpose, scope, objectives and strategy to help your ministry team function consistently. - 79 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 76 downloads
Staff Reference Check Questionnaire
19 questions you want to consider using for reference checks. - 11 downloads
Worship Leader Job Description
A sample worship leader job description from New Life Christian Church. - 9 downloads
Sample Church Planter Resident Job Description
Here's an example of a church planter resident job description. Edit to your liking!
Training (17)
- 1529 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1226 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1000 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 992 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 821 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 768 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 744 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 570 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 430 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 299 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. - 253 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 235 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 215 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 202 downloads
Bibliography of Church Planting Resources
Over 150 books, blogs, podcasts and other resources arranged by topic. - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 112 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)
- 1355 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 817 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 808 downloads
2021 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 768 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 661 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. - 570 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 566 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 553 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 502 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 391 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 366 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists.