Course Summary

 

Church planting has always been a major focus of the Vineyard movement. In this course we will cover the characteristics of a church planter; compare church planting processes; and examine key issues to be addressed before and during a church plant. We will show the basic components, factors and benefits of starting a new church. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to recognise the essential characteristics of a church planting vision and be able to form and implement a strategy.

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Learning Outcomes

 

As a result of successful completion, you will be able to:

• Articulate the personal motivations behind church planting

• Understand the Biblical perspective of the character needed for a church planter

• Analyse how spiritual gifts are essential in church planting

• Develop a missional vision for a missional church

• Develop strategies for forming community

• Understand the issues involved in church planting​