To begin the Assessment Process, please contact our Director of Church Planting or call the office at 248-595-8098.
Twenty questions you should ask yourself before planting a church
1. Is my primary motivation for considering church planting a positive one (such as the glory of God and the salvation of people) and not dissatisfaction with my present situation?
Yes No Not Sure
2. Do I believe that church planting is the primary God-ordained strategy by which He accomplishes His will, advances His kingdom and glorifies His name?
Yes No Not Sure
3. Do I believe and experience the gospel as the “power of God” not only to save me from sin’s penalty but also from sin’s domineering power over my life?
Yes No Not Sure
4. Do I share the gospel with non-believers on a regular basis, and can I point to people who have made professions of faith and are still walking with Christ as a result of my witness?
Yes No Not Sure
5. Have I had enough exposure to church planting in a ministry focus group similar to what I am considering that I know what the life of a church planter is like?
Yes No Not Sure
6. Am I assured of God’s call on my life to church planting instead of to church pastoring?
Yes No Not Sure
7. Do I have the necessary training needed to do church planting effectively?
Yes No Not Sure
8. Can I articulate clearly what my gifts and personal characteristics are that would make me effective in church planting in the type community I’m considering?
Yes No Not Sure
9. Is there objective evidence that I am comfortable relating well with secular people (pagans) and able to accept them joyfully into my life and the community of faith?
Yes No Not Sure
10. Is my spouse and family willing, even enthusiastic, about our doing church planting?
Yes No Not Sure
11. Do I have a gospel-confidence (both lamb-like humility AND lion-like boldness) that, in light of my proven ministry experience, gifts, and skills, I will be effective in church planting?
Yes No Not Sure
12. Do I have the spiritual disciplines (consistent personal worship, freedom from patterns of besetting sin, good accountability relationships) necessary for being a spiritual leader truly above reproach?
Yes No Not Sure
13. Do I display self-management disciplines (getting work done on time, keeping commitments, consistency, honesty) that will encourage followers to trust my leadership?
Yes No Not Sure
14. Have I developed a relatively comprehensive vision (values, mission, philosophy of ministries, gathering strategies, etc.) of the kind of church I want to plant in my ministry focus group?
Yes No Not Sure
15. Am I considered a “people person”, someone who is humble, a good listener, teachable, patient, sensitive, and winsome?
Yes No Not Sure
16. Do people tend to sit up, listen and come back when I preach–giving evidence that my preaching and communication gifts are special strengths (above average)?
Yes No Not Sure
17. Do spiritually wise, influential people in my life tell me that church planting is a right fit for me?
Yes No Not Sure
18. Have I had a positive track record in the church ministries I have led–giving strong evidence of my ability both to lead people AND raise up leaders?
Yes No Not Sure
19. Do I have a sincere passion for church planting? Is church planting compatible with my personal career goals or is it seen as merely a “stepping stone” to some other ministry in the future?
Yes No Not Sure
20. If I were to look back over the past 3-5 years of my ministry, would the new people won to Christ or people that have joined as a result of my ministry total up to a church attendance of 75-100?
Yes No Not Sure
Am I a Church Planter?
If you answered 16 or more with a yes—probably so.
If you answered 10-15 with a yes—think, pray and talk to others more before moving in that direction.
Less than 10—possibly not.
To begin the Assessment Process, please contact our Director of Church Planting or call the office at 248-595-8098.
