Church Planting Proposal

Writing a Church Plant Proposal by Randy Knutson Instructions: The following is an outline for a written proposal. Think through each section. Create a written description for each item and compile them in the following order:

1. WHY START A NEW CHURCH?

• a. State your calling
• b. State what kind of church you envision
• c. Demonstrate the need for new church
• e. Explain why you are the founding church planter

2. WHO IS MY MINISTRY FOCUS GROUP?

• a. Describe your target group
• b. Describe the community needs
• c. Include appropriate demographics
• d. Describe your reasons for selecting your location site.

3. WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE TRYING TO PLANT?

• a. State your core values
• b. State and expand your mission statement
• c. Describe your church's ministry style
• d. Define your ministry model
• e. Draw your ministry flow chart

4. WITH WHOM WILL YOU PLANT THIS CHURCH?

• a. Describe your ideal launch team
• b. Include a profile of any confirmed ministry partners
• b. Define the specific roles your expect to fill
• c. List the team members you will need

5. HOW AND WHEN WILL YOU PLANT THIS CHURCH?

• a. Include a detailed strategic plan
• b. Include a detailed time line for the first 18-36 months
• c. Include a detailed explanation of how you will gather your core

6. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

• a. Include a start-up budget
• b. Include a cash flow analysis
• c. Define your funding strategy

7. HOW CAN ONE BE INVOLVED?

• a. Join the Intercession prayer team
• b. Volunteer time to help
• c. Suggest potential contacts and network
• d. Give Equipment you have for project
• c. Financial support one time or monthly