Mini-Course Overview

The Fundamentals of Church Planting

by Pastor Bruce Ballast

Are you considering planting a church? Are you part of a church that is launching a new church? Do you have a passion for your neighborhood or community in which you want to plant a church? How can an understanding of church planting strengthen your ministry? This mini-course will guide you through the basics of church planting. 

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of:  

1. The reason church planting is needed
2. The role church planting plays in evangelism and revival 
3. The various ways that a church can be planted and the strategies involved 
4. The challenges and failures that come with church planting 
5. The principles needed for success in church planting 
6. The process of honing your vision and targeting your audience 
7. Building a team and selecting leadership
8. Money and finances in church development 
9. A realistic timeline for a church plant
10. The common mistakes in the church planting process and how to avoid them

Forums:

Post in 3 Forums. You will get a completion check indicating you have posted reflections also read and engage with the comments of others. 

Quiz:

After you complete viewing the materials and posting your reflections there is a feedback quiz. The quiz will help us evaluate the effectiveness of the mini-course.

Christian Leaders Points:

Christian Leaders Points are given as you study and complete courses at Christian Leaders Institute, Christian Leaders College, and Christian Leaders Alliance.