Are you considering planting a church in Vermont?
At New King we are striving to plant churches in Vermont and the least reached parts of the globe. Even though we are a young church, we have already sent out one of our pastors to plant churches among an unreached people group in Asia, and two church planting teams to plant in cities in Vermont. If you are exploring a call to plant a church somewhere in Vermont, or are looking to plug into a church to learn more about planting in a post-Christian context, we'd love to connect with you!
OUR CHURCH PLANTING PATHWAY
The New King church planting pathway is designed to prepare biblically qualified men to plant healthy, reproducing churches. The process aims to introduce potential planters to helpful resources and relationships that will serve them as they endeavor to plant reproducing churches in Vermont and beyond. The church planting pathway is not to be considered exhaustive training for pastoral ministry but rather a supplement for those already trained but lacking ministerial experience and specific training in the area of church planting.
OVERVIEW
The New King Church planting pathway is a minimum of 10 months, requiring a lot of time and energy and a full commitment to the process. The pathway combines practical “hands on” pastoral experiences, instruction, and pastoral mentorship.
ACCEPTANCE STEPS
EXPERIENCES - the planting candidate should take the initiative to complete these over the course of their time in the church planter pathway.
THE FOUR STAGES
You will want to think of your steps toward church planting in four stages.
Stage 1 - Assimilation (2-3 months)
During the assimilation phase you will:
Stage 2 - Planning (3 months)
During the planning phase you will:
Stage 3 - Gathering (3 months)
During the Gathering phase you will:
Stage 4 - Transitioning (2-3 months)
During the Transition phase you will:
OVERVIEW
The New King Church planting pathway is a minimum of 10 months, requiring a lot of time and energy and a full commitment to the process. The pathway combines practical “hands on” pastoral experiences, instruction, and pastoral mentorship.
ACCEPTANCE STEPS
- Confirm agreement with New King Church’s doctrinal positions
- Confirm spousal approval
- Confirm agreement with the Church Planter Commitments (Appendix B of the Thresholds
book) - Complete the “Church Planter Questionnaire”
- Serve as a faithful member of New King Church throughout the process
- Meet regularly (Most often weekly) with a pastor
- Assemble a prayer team committed to praying for the work
- Assemble a church planting team
- Identify pockets of influence and build relationships
- Share the gospel / your testimony with someone weekly
- Complete all reading assignments
- Complete the “Church Planting Thresholds”
- Prepare a comprehensive plan for the new church.
- Remain faithful, available and teachable throughout the process.
- Attend an agreed upon number of elder and staff meetings.
- Fill out Prospective planter questionnaire
- Gather facts on your community
- Articulate a clear & compelling mission, vision, and values
- Create a Prospectus for potential team members
- Create a Church Budget for year one
EXPERIENCES - the planting candidate should take the initiative to complete these over the course of their time in the church planter pathway.
- Serve in kids ministry
- Serve on greeter team
- Serve on set-up
- Sit in on audio/visual and preservice meeting
- Preach at New King with coaching feedback afterward
- Become a Community Group member and possibly lead a CG
THE FOUR STAGES
You will want to think of your steps toward church planting in four stages.
Stage 1 - Assimilation (2-3 months)
During the assimilation phase you will:
- Become a member of New King Church
- Join a Community Group
- Begin serving at New King Church
- Begin building pockets of influence in the community and share your faith
- Work to form relationships with as many members and leaders in the church as possible.
- Join or start a Band of Brothers accountability group
- Research potential ministry fields and make key decisions such as location, church name, timeline, team size and budget requirements.
Stage 2 - Planning (3 months)
During the planning phase you will:
- Create a prospectus
- Produce a vision video if planting a new church
- Create a website and online presence
- Set up giving options and bank accounts
- Create a wish list of equipment
- Complete a funding summary
- Present vision to New King
Stage 3 - Gathering (3 months)
During the Gathering phase you will:
- Preach at New King and other churches
- Participate in partnership opportunities
- Begin core team meetings
- Apply with State Conventions, Associations and networks for affiliation
- Plan Preview Services and Informational meetings
Stage 4 - Transitioning (2-3 months)
During the Transition phase you will:
- Hold informational meetings and preview services
- Continue raising support
- Secure housing and moving date if applicable