Teaching Points
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Church planting is not a career choice — it is a calling. The calling must sustain you when the excitement fades and the work gets hard.
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Preparation has three dimensions: personal (your walk with God), relational (your team and network), and strategic (your research and planning).
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Z Thinking: Start with what God wants to accomplish in your region, not what you want to build.
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The church planter must be called, equipped, and sent — not just willing. Sending church accountability is essential.
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Research your context before you plant. Know the people, the culture, the needs, the existing churches. Context is everything.
Scriptures
Reflection Questions
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How did God call you to church planting? What evidence do you see?
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Do you have a sending church? A prayer network? A team?
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What research have you done on your target area?
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What preparation gaps do you need to fill before planting?
Action Steps
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Write out your calling story — how God led you to church planting.
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Connect with one experienced church planter for mentorship.
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Begin researching your target area: demographics, existing churches, spiritual climate.