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Systems Thinking [NAMB]
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Assimilation (11)
- 1007 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 789 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 674 downloads
Assimilation Strategy Template
A strategy worksheet to help you flesh out your followup systems. - 617 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 547 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. - 427 downloads
Guest Followup Processes Presentation
A presentation on assimilation processes based on the Purpose Driven model. - 409 downloads
Sample Guest Followup Flowchart
Use this diagram to think through the process of connecting guests. - 369 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 332 downloads
Sample Visitor Follow Up Letter
The visitor follow up letter Stetzer, Nation & Vaughn used to mail out from Lake Ridge Church. - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español
Branding (71)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 838 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 618 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 375 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 327 downloads
Sample Fundraising Commitment Card [SF Project]
Be inspired to design your own fundraising commitment card with this real-life sample. - 281 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 277 downloads
Church Name Brainstorm
Stuck on finding the right name for your church? Get some ideas here! - 266 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 256 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. - 230 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 207 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 192 downloads
Aligning Your Brand for Performance
Creating and Managing Brand value from Interbrand. - 161 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 158 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 147 downloads
Brochure Sample - Brazos Christian Church
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
- 145 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. - 133 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. - 129 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
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. - 124 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
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
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. - 114 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 107 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 106 downloads
CCC Invite
- 88 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 77 downloads
Celebration
- 75 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 64 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 58 downloads
Common Ground Community
- 58 downloads
Cornerstone
- 56 downloads
New Life Purpose
- 55 downloads
Discovery
- 51 downloads
CrossPoint Greg
- 51 downloads
New Day
- 50 downloads
Shepherd's Gate Purpose
- 47 downloads
Real Life
- 47 downloads
Common Ground
- 46 downloads
Now Playing
- 45 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
- 39 downloads
Journey
- 38 downloads
Crosswinds
- 37 downloads
Forefront
- 36 downloads
Creekside
- 36 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 36 downloads
Sunrise
- 35 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 35 downloads
Heartland New
- 35 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 34 downloads
Journey 2
- 34 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 33 downloads
Heritage
- 33 downloads
Northstar
- 31 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 31 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 30 downloads
Heartland
- 28 downloads
Mountain
Brochure (15)
- 161 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.
- 145 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. - 129 downloads
Brochure Sample - Buckhead Yes Card
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. - 124 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
Sample Brochure - New Day Community Church
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. - 114 downloads
Brochure Sample - Corona Valley Project
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 107 downloads
Sample Brochure - New Community
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions. - 88 downloads
Brochure Sample - Journey Christian Church (2)
Design and print services are available from Church Marketing Solutions.
Business Cards (36)
- 106 downloads
CCC Invite
- 77 downloads
Celebration
- 64 downloads
CCC Jeff
- 58 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
- 45 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
- 39 downloads
Journey
- 38 downloads
Crosswinds
- 37 downloads
Forefront
- 36 downloads
Creekside
- 36 downloads
Easter Ticket 3
- 36 downloads
Sunrise
- 35 downloads
Focal Point 2
- 35 downloads
Heartland New
- 35 downloads
Holy Cow Invite
- 34 downloads
Journey 2
- 34 downloads
New Venture Samples
- 33 downloads
Heritage
- 33 downloads
Northstar
- 31 downloads
Estrella Foothills
- 31 downloads
Liberty Towers
- 30 downloads
Heartland
- 28 downloads
Mountain
Calling (8)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1042 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 434 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 373 downloads
10 Ways Not to Start a Church
Lessons from the life of Gideon on God’s ability to make up for our shortcomings - 324 downloads
Church Planting Self Assessment [EFCA]
The Evangelical Free Church of America's self-guided church planter assessment. - 272 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)
- 1016 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 789 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 294 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 291 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 264 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Description Cards
Bookmark-style cards with children's ministry roles - 254 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 254 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 243 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Coaching (5)
- 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 350 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 332 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 241 downloads
Successfully Coaching Church Planters
Dallas Theological Seminary PhD Dissertation by Robert J. Rowley - 176 downloads
Why You Need a Church Planting Coach
Everyone needs a coach...even a church planter!
Demographics (17)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1042 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 838 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 689 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 574 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. - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 519 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 461 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 388 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. - 281 downloads
Average Target Family Worksheet
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the people you are trying to reach. - 272 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. - 258 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 223 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 153 downloads
Target Area Report Template
Use this worksheet to articulate a clear understanding of the community God is calling you to reach.
Discipleship (13)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1007 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 802 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 595 downloads
Disciple-Making Strategy Template
AKA Discipleship Strategy; articulate how you'll help people follow Jesus and reproduce that in others - 578 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 510 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 302 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 126 downloads
Sample Disciple-Making Strategy
A sample of what a completed Disciple-Making Strategy might look like - 120 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 48 downloads
Sample Church Groups Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Groups Strategy looks like.
en Español (16)
- 164 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 120 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Discipulado
Our Disciple-Making Strategy Template en Español - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Asimilación
en Español - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español - 90 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 84 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 80 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 79 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 75 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 74 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español - 66 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 59 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 58 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español - 57 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 54 downloads
Plantilla Filosofía del Ministerio
en Español
Equipment (7)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1016 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 434 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 423 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 326 downloads
Sample Equipment List [Portable Church]
A listing of the kinds of equipment you'll need that Portable Church Industries has to offer. - 234 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)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 533 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 490 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 446 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 434 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 415 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. - 256 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 255 downloads
Planning & Strategies [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on the 4 burning issues of church plant planning. - 245 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 242 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! - 240 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. - 236 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 234 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. - 216 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 152 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 - 139 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. - 90 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)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 423 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 386 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 299 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. - 248 downloads
Facility Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your facility options to help you determine the best choice. - 247 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Facility Team
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the facility team. - 230 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. - 199 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)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1016 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 971 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 838 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 802 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 620 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 601 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 581 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 572 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 461 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 446 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 429 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 423 downloads
Facility & Equipment Strategy Template
This template will help you make up-front, high-level, strategic decisions about facility & equipment. - 386 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 350 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 333 downloads
Church Plant Finances [Chapter 14]
Develop a plan to resource a new church plant financially and develop a new church budget - 327 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. - 299 downloads
Sample Budget Categories
Extensive & simplified versions of a chart of accounts with category numbers. - 299 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. - 240 downloads
Reimbursement Form Template
Use this customizable reimbursement form for staff & volunteer reimbursements. - 236 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 219 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 199 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. - 122 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 105 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 - 84 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 79 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español
Fundraising (26)
- 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1021 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. - 601 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 595 downloads
Fundraising Strategy Template
Use this template to get you started on developing a fundraising strategy. - 503 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 499 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 480 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 446 downloads
Funding the Mission [Exponential 2014 Presentation]
Jim Sheppard & Julie Bullock give you amazing pointers on fundraising & finances. - 446 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 441 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 434 downloads
Calling, Training & Partnerships [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on church planter calling, training and both groups and vendors to partner with. - 429 downloads
Fundraising Worksheet Template
Build your contact list, sort & take notes on your fundraising progress. - 415 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. - 327 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. - 281 downloads
Commitment Card
Example from New Day Christian Church - 257 downloads
Sample Fundraising Brochure [True North]
Check out this real-life fundraising brochure with tear-off commitment card. - 253 downloads
Fundraising Thank You Letter Template
Use this template as a jumping off point for writing your fundraising thank you letter. - 249 downloads
Caton Letter
Sample fundraising letter. Momentum Christian Church. Matt, Amy and Naomi Caton. - 236 downloads
Building A Launch Team From Scratch [Exponential 2019 Presentation]
Proven principles for building a launch team from scratch. - 230 downloads
Commitment Card - 4-up
Sample commitment card, four on a single page. - 190 downloads
Sample Phone Script for Calling Churches
Download and customize this editable fundraising phone script used by a real church in NC. - 164 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 122 downloads
Sample Fundraising Strategy
What a completed Fundraising Strategy might look like - 45 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Launch Strategy (47)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1100 downloads
Launch Strategy Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to create your launch strategy. A must-have resource! - 1042 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1021 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. - 838 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 822 downloads
New Church Planning Checklist
A comprehensive list of 400+ tasks, the basis for PlanterPlan. - 802 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 678 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Columbia Heights]
This is an actual strategy document (16 pages) to use as a sample. - 574 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. - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 533 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 507 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 503 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 480 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 475 downloads
Sample Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 461 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 447 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 446 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. - 411 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! - 372 downloads
Sample Strategic Action Plan [EastPointe]
A high-level overview of the 5 phases of the Eastpointe Church plant. - 347 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Community Church]
A ministry vision for building a restored community. Nice format, excellent content. - 337 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. - 305 downloads
Starting a Church That Keeps On Growing
Checklist for each phase of development, by Robert E. Logan and Jeff Rast - 278 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. - 200 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Restoration Church]
A real-life launch strategy used by a church plant in Philadelphia, PA. - 190 downloads
Eastside Mosaic Church Prospectus
Colorful prospectus fro Mosaic Church - 178 downloads
Baldwin Park FL Proposal
Launch plan for Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church. - 164 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 158 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 - 139 downloads
Launch Strong eBook
Launch Strong will help you plan for church planting step-by-step with God. - 130 downloads
Crossroads Church - Lebanon
Strategy plant for Lebanon, Tennessee: The Birth of a New Church. - 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. - 90 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 73 downloads
Sample Church Multiplication Strategy
A sample of what a completed Church Multiplication Strategy might look like - 70 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 66 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 66 downloads
Sample Launch Strategy [Connect Church]
This is an actual strategy document for 2020, built using the P4P Launch Strategy Template - 58 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Lanzamiento
en Español
Launch Team (27)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1042 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1021 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. - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 838 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 789 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 617 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 573 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 526 downloads
Launch Team Development Strategy Template
Make important decisions about how you’ll find your team and what you’ll do with them. - 503 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 499 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 490 downloads
Building a Launch Team [Exponential 2014 Presentation ]
Dave Page walks you through building your launch team before, during & after your preview services. - 461 downloads
Deploying the Resources [Presentation]
The Holy Spirit has his ways of deploying all of the human, material & spiritual resources... - 441 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [EastPointe Church]
A real launch vision booklet used to raise support and recruit launch team members. - 415 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. - 408 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 388 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. - 332 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 263 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 164 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 122 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 - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 59 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Lanzamiento
en Español - 45 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO. - 32 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)
- 1021 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. - 533 downloads
The Launch Plan [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 507 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 503 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Restore Community Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book from a church plant in Silver Spring, MD. - 499 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Passion Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Passion Church in southeast Boise, ID. - 480 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Lighthouse Church]
Check out this real-life launch vision book used by Lighthouse Church in Denver, CO. - 441 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. - 164 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 90 downloads
Launch Planning [Exponential 2020 Presentation]
Dale Spaulding & Phil Ling's presentation on Launch Plan, Launch Strategy & Launch Vision. - 45 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Connect Church]
This is the Launch Vision booklet for Connect Church in Lone Tree, CO.
Leadership (34)
- 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 802 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 689 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 628 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 620 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 578 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 573 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
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 408 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 393 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 388 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. - 373 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 Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 350 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 345 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 332 downloads
Coaching Church Planters
Doctoral thesis: "How can a church planter use coaching to grow a healthy, gospel-centered church?" - 330 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 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. - 289 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 271 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 270 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. - 256 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 249 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. - 245 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 240 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. - 216 downloads
Finding Your A-Game [Exponential 2016 Presentation]
Greg Wiens & Tom Planck’s presentation at Expo East 2016. HGC - 155 downloads
Switch Theory: a Proactive Planning Tool
A tool for proactive planning and reactive problem solving. - 124 downloads
Sample Leadership Multiplication Strategy
A completed Leadership Development Strategy Template that shows how one church goes about it. - 122 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 - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 90 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español - 79 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Personal
en Español - 19 downloads
Sample Church Planter Resident Job Description
Here's an example of a church planter resident job description. Edit to your liking!
Legal (20)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 689 downloads
Church Bylaws Template
Editable version of Bylaws in MS Word format. Always consult with an attorney! - 633 downloads
Articles of Incorporation Template
Template to help you develop your business related documents. This is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney. - 446 downloads
Donor Acknowledgement Letter Template
Complete this Acknowledgement Letter when a donor has provided a non-cash donation to your church. - 350 downloads
Management Team Chairman Responsibilities
A must-read for Management Team Chairman role. Help your Church Planter by leading well. - 299 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. - 291 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! - 242 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! - 225 downloads
Church Bylaws Checklist
Make sure you’ve included the most important stuff in your church bylaws! - 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. - 210 downloads
Church Job Offer Letter Template
Download and modify this job offer letter when you hire church staff. - 199 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 199 downloads
Sample Church Lease Agreement
Complete 10-page sample for your reference. Always consult with a professional! - 194 downloads
Church Plant Legal Paperwork
A self-help overview of the steps to file the legal paperwork to get your church plant started - 193 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 176 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 125 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)
- 158 downloads
Brazos
Sample logo from Brazos Church - 75 downloads
Bridge of Hope
- 58 downloads
Cornerstone
- 55 downloads
Discovery
- 47 downloads
Common Ground
Marketing (31)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1042 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 618 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 578 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 557 downloads
Marketing Strategy Template
Fill in the blank template to get you started on your Marketing Strategy - 392 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 375 downloads
Branding for Church Planters
"...this manual is just a basic, introductory book on branding and media topics." by James Dalman - 337 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! - 266 downloads
Church Marketing 101 Book Review
A book review of Richard Reising's Church Marketing 101, a must-read for every church planter. - 265 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 258 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 256 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. - 246 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 232 downloads
Church Plant Guerrilla Marketing
Creative and low-budget ideas to get your message out. - 207 downloads
Church Tagline Brainstorming
Crafting a tagline is an important part of the branding process. Use this guide to get your creative juices flowing! - 192 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 - 158 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. - 88 downloads
Direct Mail Keys
Four key things a Church Planter should consider when doing a direct-mail campaign - 80 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 78 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Full)
Full, 122-page guide to finding the perfect name. - 71 downloads
Naming a New Church
Concise, 4-page document to guide your thought process for naming your church. - 70 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like. - 67 downloads
Direct Mail FAQs
Important definitions to help you understand the language of the post office and direct mail marketing. - 67 downloads
Igor Naming Guide (Short)
Short, 28-page version of the Igor guide to finding the perfect name for your church. - 62 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)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1016 downloads
Church Plant Equipment List
Recommendations for equipment with estimated pricing to help you budget. - 789 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 678 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. - 628 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 617 downloads
Ministry Team Signup Form Template
Download & edit this template for recruiting people to serve on ministry teams. - 581 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 578 downloads
New Group or Class Checklist
A checklist to request approval for a new group or class and get it promoted. - 573 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 510 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 393 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 392 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 370 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 369 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 330 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 294 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 291 downloads
Child Safety Policy Template
An editable document to help you set up healthy boundaries & systems for children's ministry. - 289 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 271 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 264 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. - 254 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 254 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. - 243 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. - 122 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 - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español - 92 downloads
Plantilla Lista de Equipo
en Español
Models (3)
- 382 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 270 downloads
The Alignment Model
God builds the church according to His purposes and vision. Our role is to cooperate with what He is already up to. - 243 downloads
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)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1021 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. - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 689 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 618 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 577 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 557 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 519 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 408 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 388 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. - 345 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 246 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 223 downloads
Community Targeting Working File Template
Use this in conjunction with our Community Targeting Tool to determine which community leaders to network with first. - 164 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 90 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Networking en la Comunidad
en Español
Outreach (32)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 869 downloads
Getting Butts in Seats [Exponential 2017 Presentation]
Passion for Planting's presentation about building momentum and growing your Launch Team. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 689 downloads
Community Needs and Assets Survey Template
Download and customize this community needs assessment survey. - 618 downloads
Church Plant Marketing Ideas
This should stimulate your marketing brain cells and get your creative juices flowing! - 577 downloads
Sample Outreach Ideas
Here's our 2-page list of ideas for outreach. Use this to get your creative juices flowing! - 560 downloads
Outreach Strategy Template
Putting a church outreach strategy together is an intentional process. Use this template! - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 557 downloads
Community Networking Strategy Template
Download this template to work through how you'll meet with leaders & influencers in your community. - 547 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. - 519 downloads
Community Targeting Tool
Helps you both compile your list of contacts and determine which key, strategic contacts to reach out to first. - 408 downloads
Sample Community Networking Interview Questions
A list of questions you can ask civic leaders and influencers when you network with them. - 392 downloads
Church Event Planning Checklist
Don't let anything fall through the cracks! Use the checklist to plan your church event like a pro. - 388 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. - 345 downloads
Community Networking Contact List Template
Build your contact list, sort & and start meeting civic leaders & influencers in your community. - 337 downloads
Sample Marketing Strategy
A sample of what a completed Marketing Strategy Template looks like. - 265 downloads
Outreach Event Selection Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assign scores to your outreach event opportunities to help you determine best choices. - 258 downloads
Sample Average Target Family
A sample of what a completed Average Target Family Worksheet looks like. - 246 downloads
Sample Community Needs and Assets Survey [Hope Fellowship]
Hope Fellowship's community needs assessment survey instrument. - 219 downloads
Benevolence Policy & Request Form Template
Use this to get your benevolence policy and procedures in place. - 184 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 - 158 downloads
Average Family in Merced
Written description of what an average family looks like in target city. - 158 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. - 80 downloads
Alcance y Plan de Mercadotecnia
en Español - 75 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de Alcance
en Español - 71 downloads
Christmas Eve Reminder
Sample of an insert to remind everyone about the importance of Christmas Eve services. - 70 downloads
Sample Church Plant Marketing Plan
A sample of what a completed Marketing Plan looks like.
Philosophy (67)
- 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1042 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1021 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. - 971 downloads
Church Plant Budget Worksheet Template
A worksheet to get you started on your budget. Advanced functionality. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 802 downloads
New Church Strategic Planning Process [NAMB]
NAMB's guide to strategic planning in the new church - includes worksheets and samples. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 572 downloads
Sample Church Plant Budget
A church plant budget worksheet template filled out with real numbers so you can see the math. - 535 downloads
Philosophy of Ministry Template
Fill-in-the-blank document you can use to outline your church's DNA. A must-have resource! - 507 downloads
Sample Launch Vision [Common Ground]
Launch vision booklet for Common Ground church plant near Seattle. - 503 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 Opening Day Expectations
Our sample of what a completed Opening Day Expectations Template looks like. - 447 downloads
Opening Day Expectations Template
Define what opening day looks like -- explicitly. Use this template (with form fields) to set achievable goals. - 411 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 - 382 downloads
Church Models
There are 7 basic ways to plant a church. - 373 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. - 270 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. - 263 downloads
Core Group Studies
Thoughts on creating the nucleus of leaders necessary to make possible the launching of a new church. - 245 downloads
Life Cycle of a Church Graphic
Image that depicts the birth to death life cycle of a congregation. - 243 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 - 240 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. - 238 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 237 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.” - 164 downloads
Church Planting Strategy
Presentation that guides you through various strategies. - 164 downloads
Plantilla Contenido de la Vision de Lanzamiento
en Español - 152 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 - 139 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? - 113 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. - 112 downloads
Developing the Philosophy of a Church
Passion for Planting's guide to developing your philosophy. - 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. - 104 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. - 91 downloads
Belong, then Believe
First they Belong, then they Believe. Relationships are most important. - 90 downloads
Survey of Available Church Planting Resources
Pat Furgerson's presentation that covers a host of available resources. - 84 downloads
Church Planting Wisdom
by various church planters from across the country -- Derek Brown - 84 downloads
Plantilla Hoja de Trabajo Presupuesto Nueva Iglesia
en Español - 79 downloads
How to Develop a Beliefs Statement
Instructions for crafting your church's beliefs statement. - 74 downloads
Church Planting Classes in Theological Education
From a professor of church planting. - 73 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). - 70 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
Your God is Too Small
J. B. Phillips eText of the title. 97 pages. - 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 - 66 downloads
Plantilla Expectativas del Dia de Inaguración
en Español - 65 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. - 57 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 - 53 downloads
Collaborative Planting
The Idea: A Network with each organization maintaining its autonomy - 51 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 - 43 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)
- 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages).
Prayer Team (10)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 838 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 623 downloads
Prayer Team Strategy Template
No partner is more important that prayer partners. This a top priority. Modify this document for YOUR prayer team! - 601 downloads
Sample Fundraising Letter [Momentum]
Dan Smith's fundraising letter to family and friends (Momentum Christian Church). - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 350 downloads
Prayer Team Signup Template
A simple form to modify and print out for building your prayer team. - 74 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia del Equipo de Oracion
en Español
Preaching (6)
- 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 856 downloads
2021 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 678 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. - 577 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 302 downloads
How The Story Was Developed
If you're looking for the backstory on The Story, here's a brief document from the source! - 206 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)
- 628 downloads
Leadership Matrix Template
Use this matrix for staffing your leaders and volunteers for activities. - 620 downloads
Staffing Strategy Template
Read and complete this template to get your staffing strategy well underway! - 510 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 386 downloads
Church Insurance Basics
Church insurance is a complicated matter and can be expensive. Learn all you can first! - 370 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists. - 369 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Guest Services
Real cards that are used to recruit and train volunteers for the guest services team. - 332 downloads
Sample Launch Team Expectations
Examples of what planters would invite Launch Team members to commit to (AKA commitment, agreement, covenant). - 330 downloads
Sample Church Leadership Expectations
Actual example of New Life Christian Church's leadership expectations document. - 299 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. - 294 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Recruitment Sheet
Brief description of children's ministry positions you can use to recruit workers! - 289 downloads
Sample Leadership Matrix
Download this sample for insight and inspiration in structuring your ministry teams and leadership. - 271 downloads
Why Use Teams [Presentation]
Download this presentation on using the team approach in church planting. - 264 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. - 254 downloads
Sample Children's Ministry Job Descriptions
In-depth job descriptions that include purpose, term, prep & responsibilities. - 254 downloads
KidZone Baby Policies
Use this to define your policy for babies. - 243 downloads
KidZone Elementary Policies
Use this to define your Elementary staffing policy. - 240 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. - 210 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. - 199 downloads
Sample Reimbursement Policy
Every church should have a written reimbursement policy. Download this sample for inspiration! - 198 downloads
Sample Campus Pastor Job Description
A sample job description for recruiting and hiring a multisite Campus Pastor. - 193 downloads
Social Media Policy Template
Use this document to help set your social media policy - 176 downloads
Church Staff Policy Manual Template
Download and customize this staff policy manual - 132 downloads
Develop a Staffing Plan
Use this to distribute to others while they consider developing their staffing plan. - 112 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. - 100 downloads
Next Step Team Charter
Define your purpose, scope, objectives and strategy to help your ministry team function consistently. - 99 downloads
Staff Interview Questionnaire
Twenty key questions plus additional information you want to be sure to discuss when interviewing potential staff members. - 95 downloads
Staff Hiring Process
Word document for you to edit as needed in developing your hiring process. - 95 downloads
Staff Leadership Expectations
Here's a concise list of expectations for leaders in your new ministry. - 94 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. - 19 downloads
Sample Church Planter Resident Job Description
Here's an example of a church planter resident job description. Edit to your liking! - 11 downloads
Worship Leader Job Description
A sample worship leader job description from New Life Christian Church.
Training (17)
- 1565 downloads
Church Planting 101 [Exponential 2021 Presentation]
A comprehensive, high-level overview of planting a church in the US. - 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 1257 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist
Use Steve Childers' church planting checklist to work through tough questions you need to ask yourself. - 1042 downloads
Church Planting Manual
Comprehensive 61-page guidebook by Pastor John Iuliano - 1007 downloads
Church Groups Strategy Template
Use this template to create a strategy for launching your groups ministry. - 838 downloads
Preparing to Plant Checklist [PSBA]
Important steps to take in the first few months after your calling to church planting is affirmed. - 789 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 754 downloads
Stuff No One Told Me
Steve Nerger's guide to church planting based on hard-won lessons (76 pages). - 573 downloads
Ministry Teams Strategy Template
A template to help you articulate the importance of teams and describe their basic structures at your church - 434 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. - 256 downloads
Church Leadership Bibliography
Greg Wiens' excellent list of books on leadership from many perspectives. - 238 downloads
10 Commandments of 19th Century Church Planting
What worked in the past and why you should care, by David W. Hall. - 216 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. - 122 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 - 113 downloads
Plantilla Estrategia de los Equipos de Ministerio
en Español
Worship Planning (11)
- 1394 downloads
Systems Thinking [NAMB]
A resource for developing or reviewing your church's system design. - 856 downloads
2021 Preaching Calendar Template
Download this template to plan out your sermon topics, series, scripture references, etc. - 831 downloads
NAMB's Launch Strategy Workbook
Lewis McMullen, Church Planter Missionary, provides an easy-to-use workbook to guide your actions. - 789 downloads
Church Plant Visiting Checklist
Things to observe as your Launch Team visits another church plant. - 678 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. - 581 downloads
Creating the Worship Experience
Key questions to ask as you create an atmosphere that is conducive to the worshiper experiencing God. - 577 downloads
Sample Preaching Calendar
Sermon features for pastors to build into their sermons, and sermon videos in a sermon library for inspiration - 557 downloads
Sample Community Profile [Elberfield, IN]
Gain insight into how to pick a location for your church plant. - 510 downloads
Sample Worship Team Philosophy and Expectations
What the worship team does, why, and who can be involved - 393 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Musician
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain musicians. - 370 downloads
Sample Volunteer Job Description - Vocalist
A real job description tool used by Momentum Christian Church to recruit & retain vocalists.