May 2011

Message

Message focuses on the importance of theological clarity. Does the church planter understand the gospel and how it applies to all of life? Another important area to focus on is sermon study and preparation.

Man

Man focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and physical health of the church planter. Healthy church planter's plant healthy churches.

Marriage

Marriage focuses on the importance of the church planter's role as a husband and father. A church planter must pastor his family before he can pastor the church.

Mission

Mission focuses on the planter leading the church in mission. Does the planter have a missional lifestyle, and is he leading the church on mission?

Methods

Methods focuses on the importance of leadership development, disciple making and best practices. As the church grows, so does the need for systems and structures.