Church PLANT Manual

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me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 1. They fight: Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15:36-40.

2. They fail: John Mark, Acts 13:13. 3. They quit: Demas, 2 Tim. 4:10. C. Build your ministry around solid, effective team members. Rom. 12:4-6 – For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith. 1. Spend time daily praying for your entire team network, Jer. 33:3. 2. Actively recruit the best workers to join your enterprise, 2 Tim. 2:2. 3. Delegate authority to faithful team members. Your question: Is our church plant recruiting, equipping, and releasing the best team members we can find to support your church plant strategy?

The Final Acclamation

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

~ Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)