The Building Blocks that Make a Church Planter
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NOTES
INTRODUCTION
Getting Past Initial Impressions
The 16 Building Blocks
Behavior vs. Intellectual
The Typical Church planter
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B. 1. Relationship with God
2. Emotional Health/Self Image
3. Relational Ability
4. Marriage and Family Relationships
5. Personal Integrity
6. Vision/Philosophy of Ministry
7. Evangelism
8. Leadership Gifts/Ability
9. Entrepreneur/Organizer
10. Public Ministry Skills
11. Enthusiasm/Energy
12. Faith
13. Productivity
14. Knowledge of Church Planting/Church Growth
15. Discipling
16. Ability to Gather and Motivate Others
Let’s go through each building block with an eye for the behaviors that demonstrate the block is present.
1 -5 are blocks that are necessary for any ministry as well as Church planting
1. Relationship with God
2. Emotional Health/Self Image
3. Relational Ability
4. Marriage and Family Relationships
5. Personal Integrity
6-16 are specifically needed to plant a church
6. Vision/Philosophy of Ministry
7. Evangelism
8. Leadership Gifts/Ability
9. Entrepreneur/Organizer
10. Public Ministry Skills
11. Enthusiasm/Energy
12. Faith
13. Productivity
14. Knowledge of Church Planting/Church Growth
15. Discipling
16. Ability to Gather and Motivate Others
Questions To Ask Yourself
Would you join the candidate’s Launch Team?
Would you support the candidate financially?
Would you send your friends or family to the church plant?
What are the building blocks that are present in the candidate?
What are the building blocks that are not present in the candidate?
Beyond these 16 building blocks is there a clear call to church planting over other types of ministry?
Would this candidate be better in an established church situation?
Would this candidate be better as a part of the team rather than the Point Leader in a church plant?
Do A Pre Screening of your candidate
The free Initial Screening Assessment© is based on your experience prior to starting a new church, and will indicate your experience level compared to other potential planters and those who have become successful church planters.
The complete assessment process utilizes standardized diagnostic tests and online surveys to provide a more holistic picture of your potential as a successful church-planting candidate.
Critical Mistakes in Recruiting
Assuming someone you know has all the Building blocks.
Assuming someone is NOT a church planter because they are not a personality type you work well with.
Taking a candidate at his word.
Not having the candidate Assessed.
Questions & Answers
The Building Blocks that Make a Church Planter
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