Phase 3: Send & Support

Our church planting process is designed to be missional. The Anglican Initiative aims to send and support Anglican Mission leadership to plant and build reproducing churches and communities of faith. The final phase includes steps designed to help the church planter maximize his effectiveness in the initial stages of the life of the new church including:

Pre-Launch

  • Appointing a prayer team to intercede regularly for the planter, his family, and the mission of the new church
  • Conducting research on the community where the plant will be located.
  • Selecting the church design model that is the best fit for this community and the skills and gifts of the church planter.
  • With the WEDCAP model as a guide, designing the infra-stuctures, processes, and programs that will be part of the life of the church plant.

Launch

  • Identifying lay leaders to be part of the launch team
  • Identifying additional families and individuals who are called to participate in the mission of the church plant
  • Engaging strategic leaders to attend to the practical needs of starting a new church
  • Determining how and when to launch for maximum impact
  • Executing on assimilation strategy to connect newcomers relationally

Ongoing Fellowship, Training, and Accountability

  • Establishing an ongoing relationship with a coach who will continue to invest in the church planter and his leadership team during its first few years of life
  • Meeting regularly with church planting class for fellowship, prayer, continued learning, and accountability
  • Participation in quarterly Network Gatherings for additional equipping and connecting with other Anglican Mission leaders
  • Providing progress reports on a regular basis to Network leadership so that they can know how best to encourage, resource, and pray for the new church

Funding

  • Creating a personal stewardship plan
  • Establishing a list of potential donors
  • Developing a prospectus and brief presentation to market your vision
  • Initiating contact with donors and building your contact list
  • Maintaining contact with donors and potential donors through the launch phase and as the plant grows