Church-Planting Team Leaders Checklist for tracking progress in new churches New church project location _____________________________________________________ Worker in charge ______________________________________________________________ Telephone and email ___________________________________________________________ Coach who keeps this chart up to date _____________________________________________ Telephone and email ___________________________________________________________ Proclaim the Good News, Make Disciples and Start Daughter Churches p Tell others about Jesus’ death and resurrection, and also about what He has done for you. Luke 24:46-48; 2 Timothy 4:5. · Evangelize entire families and networks of friends, with the power that God promised. Deal with the head of a family first or as soon as possible. · Plan upbeat events that help new believers tell friends and relatives what Jesus has done for them. p Receive and baptize the repentant; avoiding discouraging delay, Acts 2:38-41. p Train disciples above all to obey Jesus’ orders, Matthew 7:24-29; 28:18-20; John 14:15. · Let older children disciple and lead younger, serving as role models. p Start daughter churches, Acts chapters 13 & 14. · Keep flocks multiplying in their normal, biblical way . · Send to neglected communities workers who can multiply churches, and hold them accountable. · Prepare workers to bond lovingly with people of a different society or culture. Show Care and Comfort the Troubled p Correct offences without condemning, Galatians 6:1-2; Matthew 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 5. · Correct believers’ bad habits without grumbling, gossiping or condemning them. · Help persons and families with problems, pain or addictions trust in Jesus’ gracious power. · Restore those who stray without delay, following the steps that Jesus prescribed. · Forgive, and staunch Satan’s sneaky undercurrents of finicky criticism. p Advise and reconcile troubled folk, Philemon. · Let courage and faith overcome feelings of guilt, fear and jealousies. · Face the world’s hatred without letting it trigger despair and dismay. · Agree with one’s spouse on prudent management of family finances and disciplining children. p Watch over the flock, ward off apathy and “wolves”, Acts 20:28-31; Titus 3:10-11. · Shun those who cause division or discourage others. Pray, Intercede, and Wage Spiritual Warfare. p Pray daily alone and with family, 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:10-18; Genesis 18:20-33.
· Replace prayers to idols and images with prayer in Jesus’ name. p Pray for the sick, needy, misled & demonized, Ephesians 6:10-18; James 5:13-18. · Rely on the power of Jesus’ name to heal and to discern and cast out evil spirits. · Wage spiritual warfare strategically, prepared always for martyrdom. Give and Be a Good Neighbor to the Needy. p Serve the needy, behave as model citizens, Luke 10:25-37; Acts 6:1-6; Galatians 6:9-10. · Deal with employers and employees with respect and fairness. · Help the poor advance economically without causing dependency. · Integrate benevolent development work with other vital ministries. · Train deacons to lead those who care for the needy and oppressed. p Be stewards of your treasure, talent & time, Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 6:38. · Encourage believers to give cheerfully. · Verify a benevolence project before contributing to it; avoid frauds. Worship as a Body; Take Time for Meaningful Fellowship. p Worship, fellowship and break bread, Matthew 26:26-28; Hebrews10:25; Acts 2:46; 20:7. · Obey New Testament “one another” commandss. · Let children take a serious part in worship and church life. · Maintain order during worship without discouraging spontaneity. · Experience the divine mystery of the bread and cup of Communion. · Build loving relationships between new and mature believers. · Include worship songs that one can recall and sing during the week. p Develop interaction in and between flocks, Romans12:3-21; 1 Corinthians chapter 12. · Use spiritual gifts in small groups; heeding the “one another” commands. · Respect Christian leaders regardless of social and educational level. · Cooperate closely with other flocks in the area, and avoid luring away their members. Let God Transform you into the Image of His Son. p Be transformed by God’s Holy Spirit, Romans 12:1-2. · Live by faith without seeking constant signs from God to bolster it. · Explain original sin, its consequence for all, and why the risen Christ is our only hope for life. · Let the Holy Spirit sanctify, and cultivate “fruit of the Spirit,” Galatians 5:16-23. · Stop any gossip before it spreads.. · Pound one’s ego down as often as it asserts itself, with God’s “hammer”. Oversee Flocks and Organize Ministries. p Agree with coworkers on objectives and plans, Philippians 2:2; Acts 15:22-31. · Keep church bylaws general, to adapt to new situations and to each flock’s level of maturity. · Agree on serious projects, so that they may be bound in heaven, as Jesus said. p Let all members use their spiritual gifts, 1 Corinthians 12. · Have groups of limited size, to enhance interaction. · Let folks use God-given gifts freely, not to do only what pleases leaders. · All serve one another in practical ways, 1 Corinthians12; Ephesians 4:11-16; Romans12:3-16. p Lead firmly as humble servants, not as autocrats, Matthew 20:25-28; 1 Peter5:1-4. . · Examine one’s motivation to lead and confess any self-importance. · Let willing believers help plan projects and do vital ministries. · Lead prayerfully and decisively without being bossy, sharing responsibilities with other leaders. · Prevent a clique secretly usurping control of a congregation. p Assess progress in all tasks, Acts 20:28; James 1:22-25. · Evaluate results of service for the Lord, not merely efforts. · Focus on positive action, not squandering time on chronic problems. · Evaluate pastoral trainees’ fieldwork frequently and frankly. · Avoid focusing too exclusively on a pet ministry; balance the body. Train and Mobilize Shepherding Elders. p Apply the Word to equip believers for edifying ministry, 2 Timothy 3:16-17. . · Teach Bible doctrine along with practical Bible duty. · Discern crucial differences between the Old and New Covenants. · Preach what is currently needed, not merely what fits one’s teaching style. · Serve as an example that your apprentices can easily imitate, of a dutiful shepherd. p Train leaders of new flocks, Mark 3:14; Titus 1:5; 2 Timothy 2:2. · Extend mentoring chains as Paul required. · Provide pastoral training at all economic and educational levels. · Name shepherds according to the qualities that God requires, without requiring degrees where not needed. p Follow God’s order in the home, Ephesians 5:21 ─ 6:4. · Correct children with positive, consistent discipline, without anger. · Advise couples with bumpy relationships, and couples planning to wed. · Fulfill biblical duties of husbands, wives and children and deal decisively with roots of bitterness . |