Church Planting Intensive

Is God calling you to plant something new to reach people who aren't currently following Christ? Are you curious how to go about starting a new church?

Church Planting Intensive is a three-day training event for those discerning or preparing to start something new – whether it’s a new ministry or new multi-site. We’ll discuss crafting a vision and purpose, building a launch team, cultivating generosity, and what to do after launching. Join us as we get a practical, how-to-plant crash course from two United Methodist planters who lead large multi-site churches in the Missouri.
 
Registration closes on Oct. 31.
 

Topics Covered:

• Why plant something new?
• Purpose, visions, values culture
• Creating a plan
• Building a team
• Generosity and other early healthy habits
• Post-Launch: Setting Benchmarks, Problems You May Face, and Q-and-A

 

Event Schedule

Monday, Nov. 6
1 p.m. – Gathering and Opening Conversation: Planting and Self - Why Plant?
2-3:30 p.m. – Learning Session 1: Purpose, Vision, Values and Culture
4- 5:30 p.m. – Learning Session 2: Have a Plan
Dinner on your own

Tuesday, Nov. 7
9 a.m. – Worship with Rev. David A. Gilmore, Northwest District DS
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Learning Session 3: Building a Team
12-1 p.m. – Lunch
1-2:30 p.m. – Learning Session 4: Generosity (and Other Early Healthy Habits)
3-5 p.m. – Learning Session 5: Post-Launch, Setting Benchmarks, Problems You May Face
6:30 p.m. – Evening Meal Hosted by Black Methodists for Church Renewal
 
Wednesday, Nov. 8
9-10 a.m. – Closing Remarks 
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Panel Discussion 
Boxed lunches provided
 

Suggested Hotels

The event registration fee does not include lodging for the duration of the intensive. Below are some options within 10-15 minutes of the church.

• Springhill Suites by Marriott KC Airport, 8303 N Stoddard Ave, Kansas City, MO 64152
• Home2 Suites KC Airport, 9500 NW Polo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153
• Embassy Suites, 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64153