New Church Leadership Handbook

  1. Cover Pag & Table of Contents
  2. Introduction to New Church Planting
    1. New Church Flow Chart
  3. Why Start New Churches
  4. Changing the Conference Culture
  5. How to Appoint New Church Pastors
  6. Financial Support of New Church Pastors
  7. Where to Start New Churches
  8. What does the Book of Discipline say about Starting New Churches?
  9. What is PATH 1?
  10. The UM Manual for New Church Development (61 pages)
  11. Do I have the Gifts and Graces to be a New Church Pastor?
  12. Where Can I Gain the Knowledge and Skills for Starting a New Church?
  13. Tell me more about the orientation session
  14. Pre-Launch Guide for New Church Starts
  15. What Strategies (models) are there for Starting a New Church? 
    1. Part One - New Church Strategies
    2. Part Two - Multi-Site, Merger & Restart Strategies
    3. Application for Launching a New Church
  16. Tell me more about the Reflective Essay 
  17. Tell me more about the Ministry Plan Idea (92 pages)
  18. Tell me About the Pre-Appointment Assessment Interview
  19. Tell Me About the Boot Camp & Strategy Setting
  20. Tell Me How to Sponsor or Mother a New Church?
  21. What Support is Available Once I Have Moved?
  22. When do I select a Building Committee for New Construction?
  23. Are there any written resources on New Church Planting?
  24. Is There a Doctor of Ministry Degree in New Church Planting?