Defining a "New Church Plant"
A New Church Plant is a core group with a recognized leader who has been assessed and senses God's call to plant a reproducing congregation that transforms people and communities into Christ-likeness.
The recognized New Plant Leader is committed to:
Investing in their community through good works and the Good News
Developing an evangelistic church-planting strategy that results in reproduction and community transformation
Growing in character and competency by participating in a coaching network
Giving Sacrificially to missions through the Cooperative Program
The Core Group has functioned for at least six (6) weeks and is committed to:
Following the vision of the recognized leader
Having a theological understanding in harmony with the CNBC Statement of Faith
Involving pre-Christians in ministry/responsibilities
Becoming a worshipping, learning and evangelistic community
Working with the leader in executing an evangelistic church-planting strategy