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The Evangelical Network (TEN) is a group of Bible believing
churches, ministries, Christian workers and individuals bound
together by a common shared faith, united in purpose and witness
and established as a positive resource and support for Christian
gays and lesbians. We understand that we are "the church" of Jesus
Christ. We also understand that God uses the institution of the the church in
order to foster fellowship and spiritual growth and we are committed to
seeing the Church of Jesus Christ established, grow and prosper here on earth. Contact
us for more information.
RESOURCES
FOR STARTING A NEW CHURCH
LITERATURE
CHURCH
PLANTING FOR A GREATER HARVEST (C. Peter Wagner)
Discusses:
- How
to lay the spiritual and practical groundwork
- Ways
to target and attract the people you want to reach
- Twelve
proven methods for starting a new work
- Instruction
on how to build an effective nucleus
STARTING
A NEW CHURCH: THE CHURCH PLANTER’S GUIDE TO SUCCESS
(Ralph Moore)
Highlights:
- Excellent
overview of the elements that create an effective service
- Practical
insights on the nuts and bolts of starting a new work from inception to
maintaining and growing
- Each
chapter concludes with a church planter’s checklist to give concrete
application for the information presented
PLANTING
MISSIONAL CHURCHES
(Ed Stetzer)
Although
academically oriented, this is an invaluable resource for church planters in our
community.
Strengths:
- Discusses
new ways of “doing church” in a postmodern society
- Pertinent
topics covered: finding a location, choosing a name and logo, finding and
handling finances, and determining church polity
WEBSITES
www.startchurch.com
-- Provides resources dealing with the legal aspect of starting a church as well
as providing regional seminars on the church and the IRS.
Materials
offered on the site cover:
- How
to Incorporate Your Church or Ministry
- How
To Apply For a Tax ID (F.E.I.N)
- How
To Write Your Constitution and By-Laws
- How
To Make Your Church a 501c (3)
- How
To License Ministers Through Your Church
www.newchurches.com
-- excellent free downloads of resources and tools including:
- Church
Launch Plan Checklist
- Sample
Launch Plan
- Developing
A Philosophy of Ministry
- Facility
Selections Guidelines
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