Church Planting Process
Expand connects people to Jesus and the church by empowering church planters through a collaborative process of prayer, assessment, training, and coaching.
“Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.”
Acts 13:1-3
Church Planting Process
Engage in an online initial screening assessment to explore church planting experience, entrepreneurial leadership, ministry background, and relational evangelism. Through follow up conversations this step helps identify a potential planter’s readiness and aptitude for the journey ahead.
Walk through Expand’s “DNA” which includes our overview, online application, and a multi-step interview process to ensure alignment with Expand’s mission, vision, beliefs, and core values. This includes reference checks and intentional conversations with the Expand Team.
Participate in an Expand approved church planter assessment designed to affirm the planter’s calling through an in-depth evaluation process, followed by additional reviews from the Expand Team.
Meet with the Expand Team for final approval, enter into a covenant partnership, and step forward with Expand to launch a new church.
What Church Leaders are Saying
