Planting a church is significant endeavor and the most successful church plants are thoroughly planned. In this module we will focus on things you should be doing a year out from your projected launch date. This far out you and your team should be focused on getting plugged into your target community and raising funds. The lessons below will help you get a head start.
Other Steps to Plant Modules
7-9 Months Out
4-6 Months Out
2-3 Months Out
1 Month Out
Welcome to Steps to Plant
Welcome to Steps to Plant
Develop a Ministry Plan
Your ministry plan will help you put words to your God-given dream
Attend a Launch Event
A CMN Launch event will help you and your team get prepared to plant
Develop a Ministry Budget
Planning a budget will help you use your resources wisely and effectively
Develop your Church Constitution and Bylaws
Here is a sample bylaws to help you get started on your own
Legal and Corporate Actions
Starting a new church is a legal process this will help you get started
Apply for CMN Matching Funds
CMN allows for Assemblies of God churches to apply for matching funds up to $50,000.
Set Up Online Giving
In a digital world, it is critical that you have an online platform forgiving. This video will introduce the concept of online giving and how to get the most out of it.
Move into Your Community
The first step to planting a church is getting plugged into the community
Develop a Website
Your website is the first impression for many guests
Get on Social Media
Social media will help you get the word out about your church
Work on Branding
Branding will help give your church a distinct look and feel
Connect with a CMN Coach
Having a coach helps you see blind spots and grows your leadership
Connect with Your District or Network
Connecting with your ministry network to meet other leaders
Develop a Prayer Team
Prayer is a key part of the preparation process for church planting
What to Do Next
Where to go from here