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Assimilation (11)
- 1047 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 842 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 711 downloads
Assimilation Strategy Template
A strategy worksheet to help you flesh out your followup systems. - 659 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 570 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. - 447 downloads
Guest Followup Processes Presentation
A presentation on assimilation processes based on the Purpose Driven model. - 430 downloads
Sample Guest Followup Flowchart
Use this diagram to think through the process of connecting guests. - 391 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 348 downloads
Sample Visitor Follow Up Letter
The visitor follow up letter Stetzer, Nation & Vaughn used to mail out from Lake Ridge Church. - 121 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español
Branding (71)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 889 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 659 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 412 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 352 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 306 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 292 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 285 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 273 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. - 256 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 215 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 205 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 175 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 171 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 165 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 157 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 157 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 152 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 144 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 142 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 141 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 141 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. - 136 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 135 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 129 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 129 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 125 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 122 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 120 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 116 downloads
CCC Invite
- 98 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 83 downloads
Celebration
- 82 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 69 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 65 downloads
New Life Purpose
- 65 downloads
Cornerstone
- 62 downloads
Common Ground Community
- 60 downloads
Discovery
- 58 downloads
New Day
- 55 downloads
CrossPoint Greg
- 55 downloads
Shepherd's Gate Purpose
- 53 downloads
Common Ground
- 51 downloads
Now Playing
- 51 downloads
Real Life
- 49 downloads
Easter Ticket 4
- 47 downloads
LifePointe
- 47 downloads
Valley Fellowship Samples
- 47 downloads
White Marsh
- 46 downloads
Grace
- 45 downloads
Focal Point
- 45 downloads
The Passion
- 44 downloads
Journey
- 43 downloads
Crossroads Church
- 43 downloads
New Covenant
- 42 downloads
Crosswinds
- 42 downloads
Forefront
- 40 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 40 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 40 downloads
Sunrise
- 39 downloads
Creekside
- 39 downloads
Heartland New
- 38 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 38 downloads
Journey 2
- 38 downloads
Northstar
- 38 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 37 downloads
Heritage
- 36 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 34 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 33 downloads
Heartland
- 31 downloads
Mountain
Brochure (15)
- 175 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 157 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 157 downloads
Sample Brochure - South Riding Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 152 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 144 downloads
Brochure Sample - Christian Church Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 142 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 141 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 136 downloads
Brochure Sample - Heartland Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 135 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (1)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 129 downloads
Brochure Sample - Church of the Holy Spirit Alpha Course
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 129 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 125 downloads
Sample Brochure - LifePointe (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 122 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 120 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 98 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
Business Cards (36)
- 116 downloads
CCC Invite
- 83 downloads
Celebration
- 69 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 65 downloads
New Life Purpose
- 62 downloads
Common Ground Community
- 58 downloads
New Day
- 55 downloads
CrossPoint Greg
- 55 downloads
Shepherd's Gate Purpose
- 51 downloads
Now Playing
- 51 downloads
Real Life
- 49 downloads
Easter Ticket 4
- 47 downloads
LifePointe
- 47 downloads
Valley Fellowship Samples
- 47 downloads
White Marsh
- 46 downloads
Grace
- 45 downloads
Focal Point
- 45 downloads
The Passion
- 44 downloads
Journey
- 43 downloads
Crossroads Church
- 43 downloads
New Covenant
- 42 downloads
Crosswinds
- 42 downloads
Forefront
- 40 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 40 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 40 downloads
Sunrise
- 39 downloads
Creekside
- 39 downloads
Heartland New
- 38 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 38 downloads
Journey 2
- 38 downloads
Northstar
- 38 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 37 downloads
Heritage
- 36 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 34 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 33 downloads
Heartland
- 31 downloads
Mountain
Calling (8)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1334 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1100 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 471 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 397 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 332 downloads
Church Planting Self Assessment [EFCA]
The Evangelical Free Church of America's self-guided church planter assessment. - 289 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)
- 1097 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 842 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 315 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 312 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 289 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 280 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 269 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 259 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 100 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Coaching (5)
- 1334 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 382 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 361 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 262 downloads
Successfully Coaching Church Planters
Dallas Theological Seminary PhD Dissertation by Robert J. Rowley - 189 downloads
Why You Need a Church Planting Coach
Everyone needs a coach...even a church planter!
Demographics (17)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1334 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1100 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 890 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 889 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
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 599 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. - 595 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 556 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 492 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 419 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. - 309 downloads
Average Target Family Worksheet
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the people you are trying to reach. - 289 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. - 278 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 248 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 172 downloads
Target Area Report Template
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the community God is calling you to reach.
Discipleship (13)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1047 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 850 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 649 downloads
Disciple-Making Strategy Template
AKA Discipleship Strategy; articulate how you'll help people follow Jesus and reproduce that in others - 603 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 595 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 550 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 334 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 158 downloads
Sample Disciple-Making Strategy
A sample of what a completed Disciple-Making Strategy might look like - 128 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 63 downloads
Sample Church Groups Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Groups Strategy looks like.
en Español (16)
- 171 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 128 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 121 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español - 118 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 100 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 95 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 89 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 88 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 86 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 82 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 81 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español - 68 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 64 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 60 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español - 59 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 59 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español
Equipment (7)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1097 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 471 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 458 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 339 downloads
Sample Equipment List [Portable Church]
A listing of the kinds of equipment you'll need that Portable Church Industries has to offer. - 252 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. - 100 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Exponential (26)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 549 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 540 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 475 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 471 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 453 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. - 286 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 268 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 264 downloads
Get Your 501c3 Faster [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Plain-language helps and hacks to un-complicate filing church legal paperwork. Always consult with a legal professional before filing anything! - 263 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 262 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 257 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. - 252 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. - 228 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 179 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 158 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 152 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation. - 149 downloads
Moving from 'Should' to 'How'
Tom Planck's presentation at Exponential East 2016. HGC - 132 downloads
Marketing and Outreach
Dave Page's presentation during Expo 2014. - 131 downloads
Missional Context, Dave Page, Expo West
Where do you want to plant and how will that impact your ministry design? - 129 downloads
Notes for Finding your A-Game as a Leader
Notes from Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 121 downloads
Marketing and Outreach Handout [Exponential 2014]
Dave Page's handout from Expo 2014 workshop on marketing & outreach. - 105 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Patrick Bradley's presentation on creating a Launch Strategy and Launch Plan. - 74 downloads
Exponential Regional Chicago - Prelaunch Preconference
Here is the slideshow we presented at Chicago's first regional, Nov 15, 2016.
Facility (13)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 807 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 595 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 458 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 396 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 316 downloads
Facility Brainstorming Worksheet
If you're feeling stuck finding a facility, use this brainstorming worksheet to help you think outside the box. - 279 downloads
Facility Tour Checklist
Things to consider as your tour a potential facility for worship gatherings. - 260 downloads
Facility Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your facility options to help you determine the best choice. - 258 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 239 downloads
Sample Formal Facility Request
This letter was used as a formal request of the facility owners to let the church rent their building. - 208 downloads
Finding a Facility
Helpful categories and considerations as you hunt for a worship gathering facility. - 206 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 86 downloads
Facility Story -- Pine Ridge
Short testimonial to encourage you as you search for a place to worship in your community.
Finances (33)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1334 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1097 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 1073 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 889 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 850 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 807 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 640 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 639 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 629 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 608 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 500 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 492 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 488 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 458 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 396 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 382 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 354 downloads
Church Plant Finances [Chapter 14]
Develop a plan to resource a new church plant financially and develop a new church budget - 352 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 329 downloads
Sample Budget Categories
Extensive & simplified versions of a chart of accounts with category numbers. - 322 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. - 303 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 286 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 262 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 239 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 221 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 156 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 137 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
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. - 100 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 89 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 88 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español
Fundraising (26)
- 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1334 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1083 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. - 639 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 633 downloads
Fundraising Strategy Template
Use this template to get you started on developing a fundraising strategy. - 528 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 522 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 500 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 494 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 488 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 476 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 475 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 471 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 453 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. - 352 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 306 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 303 downloads
Funding Your Vision [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Fundraising expertise and experience from seasoned practitioners. - 286 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 284 downloads
Caton Letter
Sample fundraising letter. Momentum Christian Church. Matt, Amy and Naomi Caton. - 280 downloads
Sample Fundraising Brochure [True North]
Check out this real-life fundraising brochure with tear-off commitment card. - 271 downloads
Fundraising Thank You Letter Template
Use this template as a jumping off point for writing your fundraising thank you letter. - 256 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 208 downloads
Sample Phone Script for Calling Churches
Download and customize this editable fundraising phone script used by a real church in NC. - 171 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 156 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 110 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Launch Strategy (47)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1334 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1123 downloads
Launch Strategy Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to create your launch strategy. A must-have resource! - 1100 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1083 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. - 890 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 889 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 859 downloads
New Church Planning Checklist
A comprehensive list of 400+ tasks, the basis for PlanterPlan. - 850 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 692 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Columbia Heights]
This is an actual strategy document (16 pages) to use as a sample. - 599 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. - 595 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 549 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 528 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 515 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 494 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 492 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 476 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 475 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 451 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 439 downloads
Questions for Writing Your Launch Strategy
Use these questions to help you flesh out your Launch Strategy proposal. - 426 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 - 384 downloads
Launch Sunday Checklist
Make sure everything's in place and ready for the launch of regular worship gatherings! - 379 downloads
Sample Strategic Action Plan [EastPointe]
A high-level overview of the 5 phases of the Eastpointe Church plant. - 352 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 350 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Community Church]
A ministry vision for building a restored community. Nice format, excellent content. - 319 downloads
Starting a Church That Keeps On Growing
Checklist for each phase of development, by Robert E. Logan and Jeff Rast - 317 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 288 downloads
Church Planting Proposal
Seminary document for church planter basic training - 263 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 203 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Church]
A real-life launch strategy used by a church plant in Philadelphia, PA. - 191 downloads
Eastside Mosaic Church Prospectus
Colorful prospectus fro Mosaic Church - 181 downloads
Baldwin Park FL Proposal
Launch plan for Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church. - 179 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 171 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 162 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 154 downloads
Frankfort Kentucky Church Plant Strategy
Detailed strategy for planting a church in Frankfort, Kentucky - 150 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 - 132 downloads
Crossroads Church - Lebanon
Strategy plant for Lebanon, Tennessee: The Birth of a New Church. - 116 downloads
Gateway Community Church - Cover Letter
Sample letter to go along with their strategy plan. - 115 downloads
EPIC Community Church
General information for anyone interested in partnering with EPIC Community church, Clarksville, Tennessee. - 105 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Patrick Bradley's presentation on creating a Launch Strategy and Launch Plan. - 81 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 77 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Connect Church]
This is an actual strategy document for 2020, built using the P4P Launch Strategy Template - 75 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 68 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 60 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español
Launch Team (27)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1100 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1083 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. - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 889 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 842 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 807 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 659 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 609 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 557 downloads
Launch Team Development Strategy Template
Make important decisions about how you’ll find your team and what you’ll do with them. - 540 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 528 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 522 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 492 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 476 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 453 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. - 435 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 419 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. - 354 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 285 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 171 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 170 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 - 118 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 110 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO. - 64 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 54 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)
- 1083 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. - 549 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 528 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 522 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 515 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 494 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 476 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 263 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 171 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 110 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO. - 105 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Patrick Bradley's presentation on creating a Launch Strategy and Launch Plan.
Leadership (34)
- 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 850 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 807 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 738 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 677 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 640 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 609 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 603 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 595 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 435 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 419 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 419 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. - 397 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 393 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 383 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 382 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 361 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 353 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 308 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 304 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. - 285 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 283 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. - 268 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 266 downloads
Leadership Multiplication Strategy Template
Formulate a process that empowers people to grow in their leadership capacity and exercise their influence to expand God's kingdom. - 262 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 257 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. - 228 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 170 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 - 158 downloads
Switch Theory: a Proactive Planning Tool
A tool for proactive planning and reactive problem solving. - 139 downloads
Sample Leadership Multiplication Strategy
A completed Leadership Development Strategy Template that shows how one church goes about it. - 118 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 95 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 88 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 40 downloads
Sample Church Planter Resident Job Description
Here's an example of a church planter resident job description. Edit to your liking!
Legal (21)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 738 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 679 downloads
Articles of Incorporation Template
Template to help you develop your business related documents. This is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney. - 500 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 382 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 322 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. - 312 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 292 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 264 downloads
Get Your 501c3 Faster [Exponential 2022 Presentation]
Plain-language helps and hacks to un-complicate filing church legal paperwork. Always consult with a legal professional before filing anything! - 254 downloads
Church Bylaws Checklist
Make sure you’ve included the most important stuff in your church bylaws! - 241 downloads
Sample Church Staff Handbook
This 41-page Staff Handbook (sample) is based on questions that are frequently asked by staff members. - 230 downloads
Conflict of Interest Policy
Protect the church's interest when entering into a business arrangement. - 223 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 221 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 207 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 206 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 204 downloads
Church Plant Legal Paperwork
A self-help overview of the steps to file the legal paperwork to get your church plant started - 195 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 152 downloads
Church Board Meeting Minutes Template
An editable document to help you keep good records of corporate meetings and decisions. - 90 downloads
Tax Guide for Churches 2016
IRS publication 1828, June 2016 - 15 downloads
Church Doctrines Template
Template to help you articulate your closely held beliefs. This is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney.
Logo (5)
- 171 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 82 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 65 downloads
Cornerstone
- 60 downloads
Discovery
- 53 downloads
Common Ground
Marketing (31)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1100 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 890 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 659 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 603 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 569 downloads
Marketing Strategy Template
Fill in the blank template to get you started on your Marketing Strategy - 424 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 412 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 352 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 292 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 291 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 285 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 278 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 273 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. - 268 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 239 downloads
Church Plant Guerrilla Marketing
Creative and low-budget ideas to get your message out. - 215 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 205 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 188 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 169 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 165 downloads
Fundamentals of Branding
Some important marketing tips on branding from Vincent Grimaldi. - 94 downloads
Direct Mail Keys
Four key things a Church Planter should consider when doing a direct-mail campaign - 86 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 83 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Plan Template
Fill in dates & dollars to move your marketing strategies from theory to action - 81 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 80 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Full)
Full, 122-page guide to finding the perfect name. - 74 downloads
Naming a New Church
Concise, 4-page document to guide your thought process for naming your church. - 72 downloads
Direct Mail FAQs
Important definitions to help you understand the language of the post office and direct mail marketing. - 69 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Short)
Short, 28-page version of the Igor guide to finding the perfect name for your church. - 59 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español
Ministry Teams (31)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1097 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 842 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 807 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 734 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. - 677 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 659 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 629 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 609 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 603 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 550 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 424 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 419 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 393 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 391 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 353 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 315 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 312 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 308 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 289 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 285 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 280 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 269 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 267 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Hospitality
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the hospitality team. - 259 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 258 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 215 downloads
Sample Ministry Teams Matrix
A list of one church's Sunday morning ministry teams and their positions with brief descriptions. - 170 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 - 118 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 100 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Models (3)
- 410 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 283 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. - 259 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)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1083 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. - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 890 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 748 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 659 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 614 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 595 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 595 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 556 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 435 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 419 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. - 383 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 268 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 248 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 171 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 95 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español
Outreach (32)
- 1680 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 932 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 890 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 748 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 659 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 614 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 595 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 595 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 586 downloads
Outreach Strategy Template
Putting a church outreach strategy together is an intentional process. Use this template! - 570 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. - 556 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 435 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 424 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 419 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. - 383 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 352 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 291 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 278 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 268 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 239 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 202 downloads
Church Event Planning Mindmap Graphic
a mindmap graphic useful in planning outreach events - 188 downloads
Church Social Media Strategy Template
This worksheet will help you craft a simple yet comprehensive approach to using social media for your church - 169 downloads
Sample Christmas Eve Invitation Letter
Sample letter inviting the community to Rolling Field Baptist Church's Christmas Eve gathering - 162 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 113 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 95 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 88 downloads
Soft Demographic Survey Sample (B)
Learn how to study demographics with this sample. - 86 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 82 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 81 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 76 downloads
Christmas Eve Reminder
Sample of an insert to remind everyone about the importance of Christmas Eve services.
Philosophy (67)
- 1499 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1334 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1100 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1083 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. - 1073 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 890 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 850 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 807 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 608 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 558 downloads
Philosophy of Ministry Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to outline your church's DNA. A must-have resource! - 528 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 515 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 476 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 451 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 426 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 - 410 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 397 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 370 downloads
Sample Core Values [New Life]
Check out some real-life core values from New Life Christian Church (Chantilly, VA). - 317 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Christ City Church]
A real launch strategy document from the Christ City Church plant in Memphis, TN. - 285 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 283 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. - 262 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 259 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 - 257 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. - 253 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.” - 248 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 179 downloads
Church Planting Strategy
Presentation that guides you through various strategies. - 179 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 171 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 158 downloads
Vision, Dave Page, Expo West
Overcome barriers and define your vision clearly; learn from many who have paved the way. - 152 downloads
Core Values, Dave Page, Expo West
Shape the identity of your church plant, define your ideal reputation.