ETS ACADEMY · LESSON 4

Church Planting

Teaching points

Church planting is the most effective strategy for reaching the lost. Every new church reaches new people that existing churches don't.
The church planting cycle: Foundations → Winning → Establishing → Training → Multiplying → Movement.
Church planters must be called, equipped, and sent — not just willing. The calling must sustain you when the excitement fades.
Research your context before you plant. Know the people, the culture, the needs. Context is everything.
Planting is not a solo endeavor. You need a team, a sending church, and a prayer network.

Is God calling you to plant a church? What evidence do you see?
What phase of the church planting cycle are you in or preparing for?
Do you have a team, a sending church, and a prayer network?
What is the biggest challenge you anticipate in church planting, and how are you preparing for it?

Study the church planting cycle and identify where you are in the process.
Connect with one experienced church planter for mentorship.
Begin praying specifically for a people group or location God is laying on your heart.

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