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Possessed Photography photo – Unsplash <\/p>\n

By Tom McElheny<\/em> <\/p>\n

Even before COVID-19 began, there was a shift toward fewer Protestant churches in the United States. According to a Lifeway Research study on Protestant church closures, only 3,000 Protestant churches were started in the U.S. in 2019, while 4,500 churches were closed. But this closure gap may have left an opening for new churches to reach an ever-growing U.S. population.<\/p>\n

The gap between the number of churches closing and those starting, may have left an opening for new churches to reach an ever-growing U.S. population. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

Some of the oldest churches in America have been around for 400 or 500 years, but these churches started somewhere\u2014just like the church you\u2019re planting. Here are some tips to help you get started down the right path for planting a church.<\/p>\n

1. Put together a team<\/strong> for your church plant<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Instead of assembling a small, core group that will be there throughout the entire process, delegate smaller tasks or specific responsibilities to individuals. You might ask someone to join a prayer group or become a launch team member.<\/p>\n

Church planting isn\u2019t a one-person job. You need a team working together and bringing different talents, skills, and views to the table. If things aren\u2019t going as planned, you need to be resilient, flexible, and collaborative enough to learn from your mistakes and adapt together.<\/p>\n

2. Learn everything you can about church planting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are tools and resources out there; you just have to take advantage of them. Read books and check out websites and training events on church planting.<\/p>\n

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Reach out to other churches that have gone through this process. Not only can you pick their brains, but you\u2019ll also be inspired to keep working, knowing that others have successfully planted a church. At the same time, there\u2019s also a lot to learn from church planting projects that weren\u2019t successful.<\/p>\n

You may even be able to find an experienced coach who will guide you through the whole process.<\/p>\n

3. Figure out why you\u2019re doing this<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To gain other people\u2019s trust, you have to be able to communicate your motivation, intention, and personal philosophy on church planting. This will also help you create a mission, vision, and core values for the church.<\/p>\n

As a group, you\u2019ll develop a thorough, shared perspective on the church\u2019s priorities and vision for long-term community engagement. You\u2019ll also need ground rules regarding topics like \u201csecondary spiritual issues,\u201d politics, and the financial responsibility of members.<\/p>\n

4. Get your paperwork together<\/strong> <\/h3>\n

In addition to your mission statement and church bylaws, you\u2019ll need: <\/p>\n