Reading: A One-Year Church Planiting Plan

One-Year House Church Planting Plan for a Faith Officiant

Overview

This one-year plan is designed to guide a Faith Officiant in planting a house church or neighborhood church, with a focus on evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and sustainable growth. The plan includes structured ministry training, community engagement, and a timeline for forming a thriving faith community.

📆 Year One Church Planting Timeline

📍 Phase 1: Preparation & Community Engagement (Months 1-3)

Goal: Become embedded in the community, build relationships, and receive ministry training. 📖 Key Verse: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

Month 1: Vision & Prayer ✔ Develop a Vision Statement – Define the mission of the house church. ✔ Set Prayer Goals – Commit to praying daily for the community. ✔ Conduct Community Research – Learn about local needs, cultural dynamics, and spiritual openness. ✔ Build a Core Prayer Team – Gather 3-5 individuals to pray regularly for the mission. ✔ Start Ministry Training (Topics: Wedding Officiant, Romance Officiant and Funeral Officiant).

Month 2: Intentional Neighboring ✔ Engage with the Community – Join local events, visit coffee shops, serve in public spaces. ✔ Meet Local Influencers – Connect with community leaders, business owners, and other faith leaders. ✔ Develop a Personal Evangelism Strategy – Identify outreach methods (e.g., one-on-one conversations, acts of service). ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Ministry Officiant Skills).

Month 3: Community Engagement ✔ Start Serving the Community – Offer help to neighbors, volunteer at local organizations. ✔ Host Informal Gatherings – Dinner meetings, game nights, coffee meet-ups to build trust. ✔ Listen to Needs – Identify common struggles (e.g., loneliness, parenting, finances) to shape future ministry. ✔ Pray for Open Doors – Ask God to guide evangelistic opportunities. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Christian Leaders Connection)

📍 Phase 2: Evangelism & Discipleship (Months 4-6)

Goal: Share the gospel intentionally, start discipling individuals, and identify potential leaders. 📖 Key Verse: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”(Matthew 28:19)

Month 4: Gospel Conversations ✔ Begin Sharing the Gospel – Use the Romans Road, The Four Spiritual Laws, or The Bridge Illustration. ✔ Offer Prayer to Those in Need – Use prayer as an entry point for deeper conversations. ✔ Start a Weekly Bible Study – Invite seekers and new believers to a simple Bible discussion. ✔ Identify Potential Leaders – Look for spiritually receptive individuals. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Christian Basics).

Month 5: Discipleship & Baptisms ✔ Mentor New Believers – Begin one-on-one discipleship meetings. ✔Teach Basic Christian Beliefs – Focus on faith, grace, prayer, and obedience. ✔ Encourage Baptisms – Prepare and baptize those ready to commit publicly. ✔ Introduce a Worship Element – Start adding prayer and songs to Bible study meetings. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Ministry Sciences Communications).

Month 6: Forming a Core Group ✔ Strengthen Relationships – Deepen connections with committed individuals. ✔ Teach on Spiritual Growth – Equip attendees to develop personal spiritual disciplines. ✔ Cast Vision for the Church Plant – Share the plan for forming a house church. ✔ Start Discussing Future Leadership Roles – Prepare individuals for ministry involvement. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Church Administration, Conflict Resolution, Financial Stewardship in Ministry).

📍 Phase 3: Small Group Formation & Worship Gatherings (Months 7-9)

Goal: Develop small groups, introduce corporate worship, and build momentum. 📖 Key Verse: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (Acts 2:42)

Month 7: Developing Small Groups ✔ Formalize Small Groups – Organize multiple Bible study gatherings in homes. ✔ Appoint Emerging Leaders – Assign responsibilities to core members. ✔ Encourage Hospitality – Teach members to host and welcome others. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Influence Smart)

Month 8: Worship & Fellowship Expansion ✔ Establish a Regular Worship Gathering – Include prayer, teaching, and community meals. ✔ Begin Spiritual Gift Assessments – Identify strengths for service and ministry. ✔ Train Worship Leaders – Introduce music and structured prayer elements. ✔ Encourage Giving – Teach about financial stewardship and generosity. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: House Church Planting).

Month 9: Community Impact & Outreach ✔ Organize a Larger Gathering – Hold a neighborhood event or open Bible discussion. ✔ Start Service Ministries – Encourage outreach projects (e.g., food distribution, counseling support). ✔ Strengthen Small Group Leadership – Provide coaching for group leaders. ✔Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Ministry Foundations).

📍 Phase 4: House Church Multiplication & Leadership Development (Months 10-12)

Goal: Formalize leadership, sustain momentum, and prepare for multiplication. 📖 Key Verse: “Do not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encourage one another.” (Hebrews 10:25)

Month 10: Structuring the Church ✔ Develop a Leadership Team – Solidify a team to guide the house church. ✔ Establish Core Doctrines – Ensure sound biblical teaching. ✔ Set a Ministry Calendar – Plan discipleship, worship, and outreach initiatives. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Finishing an Ordination Role at CLA).

Month 11: Preparing for Multiplication ✔ Identify Future Church Planters – Train individuals to plant new house churches. ✔ Develop a Discipleship Pipeline – Ensure ongoing leadership training. ✔ Expand Ministry Opportunities – Encourage members to start their own outreach initiatives. ✔ Continue Ministry Training (Topics: Continuing to Ministry Training Electives).

Month 12: Launching the Next Phase ✔ Hold a Vision-Casting Gathering – Invite new attendees to commit to leadership roles. ✔ Establish a Multiplication Plan – Set goals for planting additional house churches. ✔Strengthen Core Church Ministries – Build sustainability in discipleship, worship, and outreach. ✔ Celebrate & Commission Leaders – Pray over new leaders and launch them into ministry. ✔ Finalize Ministry Training – Topics: Continuing to Ministry Training Electives and have a public Ordination Commissioning, 

📌 Success Markers by Year’s End

✔ Faith Officiant fully trained and leading confidently. ✔ Discipleship groups multiplying and meeting consistently. ✔ New leaders emerging to expand ministry efforts. ✔ Regular worship gatherings established and growing. ✔ A clear strategy for sustainability and church multiplication.

📖 Acts 2:47 – “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”