The Comb Pattern

1.    Principles

  • We preach and teach the Bible because it is true and transforming.
  • We plant church communities that are ethnically reflective.
  • We develop teams that work with Kingdom goals.
  • We serve our communities being the church of Jesus Christ.
  • We develop relationships in and outside of the church.

2.    Prayer

  • We listen for God's voice in all things.
  • We learn God's direction through a heart of prayer.
  • We lead others only by listening & learning first.
  • We value prayer as the cornerstone of church planting.

3.    Place

  • We evaluate locations based on size and composition.
  • We target communities with a population of 5k-70k within a 10-mile radius of the center of the city.
  • We examine potential locations by demographics.
  • We don't plant near a church with similar DNA.

4.    People

  • We form a core group of (22) for each location
  • We filter potential members of the core group using (3) tools: On-line general questionnaire, On-line gifts and personality assessment, and Comprehensive Phone interview.
  • Leaders & core members are "indigenous" to the community.

5.    Preparation

  • Recognize and appoint leader.
  • The newly formed church begins to meet in a home.
  • We form a five person Leadership Team: Leader Pastor, Worship Leader, Discipleship Director, Children's Director, and Technical Director.
  • We train, coach and mentor all those in leadership roles.

6.    Plan

  • Name and brand the new church.
  • Establish a solid Social Media strategy & tools.
  • Find a suitable place to hold public worship.
  • Establish a Launch strategy & date.

7.    Plant

  • Market Launch to community.
  • Launch – Begin public worship services.

8.    Produce

  • Lookers – Those curious about the Gospel.
  • Listeners – Those who receive the Word, and follow Christ.
  • Learners – Those who mature in their walk with God.
  • Leaders – Those Gifted and called to lead others.

9.    Procreate

  • Give birth to another life giving church.
  • Plant a new work that will procreate within (2) years.

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