Matthew 28:18-20

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

Matthew 28:18-20

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Developing Fully Devoted Followers of Christ

by Intentionally Building those who know Christ

and Passionately Pursuing

those without Christ

Titus 1:5

The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Our Unique Calling

Multiplying churches

that multiply churches

to reach our county

for Christ

Wichita Metropolitan Area population = 500,000 people

NO Church Affiliation

266,500

Church Affiliation

233,500

(53.3%) (46.7%)

16 cities

Only 1

has

a lower percentage

Wichita Metropolitan Area population = 500,000 people

NO Church Affiliation

266,500

Church Affiliation

233,500

(53.3%) (46.7%)

Of the 233,500 who affiliate themselves with a religion or church:

Ch. Christ / Christian 7.2%

Other 35.3%

S. Baptist 15.1%

Methodist 12.8%

Catholic 29.6%

No Affiliation

No Affiliation

35,260 people affiliated with the S. Baptists.

The 2011 average combined attendance

in all 52 of the SBC churches in the Wichita area was approx. 8,000.

Of the 233,500 who affiliate themselves with a religion or church:

Ch. Christ / Christian 7.2%

Other 35.3%

S. Baptist 15.1%

Methodist 12.8%

Catholic 29.6%

No Affiliation

Our Unique Calling

Multiplying churches

that multiply churches

to reach our county

for Christ

Romans 10:13-15

… “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?

Romans 10:13-15

And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent?

We must:

• live multiplying lifestyles

We must:

• live multiplying lifestyles

• plant multiplying churches

We must:

• live multiplying lifestyles

• plant multiplying churches

• partner with others who are doing the same

Our Unique Calling

Multiplying churches

that multiply churches

to reach our county

for Christ

1-Year Residency Program

• very thorough assessment process

• very thorough assessment process

• Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus

planter chooses target area

•very thorough assessment process

•Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus

•Phase 2: 5 mo. engaging focus

200 evangelistic contacts

50 who want to help plant a church

• very thorough assessment process

•Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus

•Phase 2: 5 mo. engaging focus

•Phase 3: 4 mo. prepare to launch

• No more than 10 family units from home church

• No more than 10 family units from home church

• Limited financial assistance from home church

• No more than 10 family units from the home church

• limited financial assistance from the home church

• produces DNA of dependence on God and passion to win people for Christ

To Become Autonomous:• average weekly adult

attendance of 200

• 5 elders

• 1 additional pastoral staff

• giving 10% to mission

• 5-year church planting plan

Our Unique Calling

Multiplying churches

that multiply churches

to reach our county

for Christ

Proposal:

Adopt this basic strategy for multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ.

First Steps

1. Send pastors and elders to visit Hill Country Bible Church.

If all systems seem to be go:

2. Hire a full-time Pastor of Church Multiplication.

First Steps

Job Description

A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program• recruiting • assessing • coaching & equipping

Job DescriptionA. Develop & oversee church

plant residency program

B. Equip us to be multipliers

Job Description

A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program

B. Equip us to be multipliers

C. Partner with others with the same vision

What will it cost:

What will it cost:

•People

•Money

• People in our county are living and dying without

Christ.

• People in our county are living and dying without

Christ.

• We believe God is in this.

• People in our county are living and dying without

Christ.

• We believe God is in this.

• We choose to see through eyes of faith.

Our Unique Calling

Multiplying churches

that multiply churches

to reach our county

for Christ

Questions

Questions

• Do we sense this is God’s direction for us?

Questions

• Do we sense this is God’s direction for us?

• Will we have the courage to release quality residents who are not keeping pace?

Our Unique Calling

Multiplying churches

that multiply churches

to reach our county

for Christ

Progress:Aug. 2011: Pastors & elders

visited Hill Country Bible Church and sensed God’s confirmation

Progress:Sept. 2011: Chris Rollman hired

as Pastor of Church Planting & Evangelism

Progress:Jan. 2012: Assessment Weekend

1 church planter is invited to a 1-year residency

Progress:May 2012: Our first Residency

Program will begin

How can YOU be involved?• Pray

How can YOU be involved?• Pray• Give (possibly support a

resident / give a start-up gift)

How can YOU be involved?• Pray• Give (possibly support a

resident / give a start-up gift)• Tell planters about the

opportunity

How can YOU be involved?• Pray• Give (possibly support a

resident / give a start-up gift)• Tell planters about the

opportunity• Be part of a planter’s core team

How can YOU be involved?• Pray• Give• Tell planters about the

opportunity• Be part of a planter’s core team• Observe an Assessment

Weekend