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This phase typically happens 9-12 months before Launch and guides church planters through the legal, financial, and administrative systems of a church.

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The Foundation of Growth

Creating a Launch Plan

Move into Your Community (If applicable) 6 Topics

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Get settled with a home, job, school, etc. Former North American Missions Director, J.T. Pugh, asked church planters to live in their city for up to 12 months before beginning to actively plant a church. The purpose was so they could establish their home, work, schooling, etc., to eliminate distractions that could detract from the work once it began. Additionally, relationships and trust have begun to be built. This creates a personal foundation for success.

Set community events, interest gatherings and opening Launch Day timelines.

Conduct prayer walks.

Develop relationships with your neighbors and co-workers.

Intentionally engage and network with your community.

Create relationships with other UPCI/Apostolic Pastors in your city or nearby.

Win Your World

Church Finance – Set Up 7 Topics

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Get financial software and a computer.

Open bank checking and savings accounts.

Establish books and procedures or hire an accountant.

Develop a budget and projections.

Adopt Chart of Accounts. A chart of accounts is a list of accounts available for recording transactions in the general ledger. Think of it as the filing cabinet for your accounting system. It is used to organize transactions into groups (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses). This helps keep track of money coming in and out of the church. Most online bookkeeping plans support up to 250 accounts.

Create multiple ways to give (online, text, mobile app).

Develop and begin Fundraising strategy and relationships.

Marketing (Branding, Website, Social Media)

Fundraising 1 Topic

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Establish a fundraising goal based upon the first 6-month operating budget.

Church Administration 3 Topics

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Obtain license to perform marriages

Develop a church structure flow chart

Identify and develop the key strategies that you have the team resources to accomplish well. No church start can develop strategies for all the areas listed. Prioritize and add additional key strategies as your team and church grows.