Getting Started with Church Planting
Starting a new church is thrilling, but it takes more than passion and a launch date. Begin with a practical church planting framework, then use the church planting readiness assessment to clarify your calling, strengths, risks, and next step.
Use the links below to move from first questions to faithful launch and healthy growth.
Here’s how you get started planting a church:
Every church plant faces decisions that deserve experienced guidance. If you need help clarifying your next step, reviewing your launch plan, or strengthening your systems, explore coaching options here.
Below are articles that are sure to help you from initial calling to launch day.
Why Prayer Is the Foundation of Every Successful Church Plant
Church planting will teach you a lot. It will teach you...
How to Actually Build the 5 Systems Every Church Plant Needs
Okay, so you may already know the five systems that...
Five Signs Your Church Is Becoming a Sending Church
Do you want to know if your church is actually becoming a...
The Attractional Church vs. the Missional Church: Embracing Both for Kingdom Impact
Here's a debate that won't die. Someone drops the phrase...
Church Launch Timeline: 12 Months Before Public Services
A 12-month church launch timeline for planters preparing core team, budget, outreach, systems, discipleship, and public services.
Church Planting Budget Template
A practical church planting budget template and guide for estimating launch costs, runway, staffing, outreach, facilities, and ministry expenses.
How to Start a Church: The Complete Guide
A complete practical guide for church planters on calling, assessment, team, budget, launch timing, legal setup, discipleship, and coaching.
How Do You Start a Church Internationally?
Wondering how to start a church internationally (truly...
Church Planting Checklist: From Calling to Launch
A practical church planting checklist from calling and assessment through core team, budget, systems, outreach, and launch readiness.
When to Launch Public Services and When Not To
Every church planter eventually hits this wall: when do...
What It Means to Be a Church FOR the City
Being a church for the city is not a slogan or a Sunday...
Church Planting Legal Checklist
A practical legal, tax, and incorporation checklist for church planters preparing to start a church.