EVCP 830 Methods and Models for Evangelistic Church Planting

This course will appraise different church planting models and systems in order to design a church plant proposal.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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As part of the Evangelism and Church Planting (EVCP) cognate, this course will provide practical application on developing a church plant proposal with the goal of making disciples who will be equipped to multiply churches. Biblically informed, evangelistic church planting demands an understanding of current models and strategies for design and implementation.


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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview. 

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create an initial thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be a minimum of 500–600 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge and biblical principles and/or Scripture. In addition to the initial thread, the student is required to reply to two classmates’ initial thread. Each reply must be 200–250 substantive words. Discussions must demonstrate course-related knowledge and any sources used must be cited in current Turabian format. (CLO: A, B, C)

Peer-Review Discussion: Church Plant Proposal Review

The student will post his or her Final Church Plant Proposal for the rest of the class to examine. Then, the student will choose two of his or her peers’ proposals from the class to review. The student will post his or her analysis of the two proposals in discussion replies. The student must consider the strengths of these proposals and areas that were weaker or had missing content.

Book Critique Assignment

The student will write a critique on the book, Global Church Planting. The student’s critique will be 800–1,000 words and follow current Turabian format. This book critique must include a summary of the main idea and content of the book as well as a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the book. (CLO: A, B)

Church Health Assessment Assignment

The student will give a personal assessment of his or her church and then have two members who are in leadership positions (pastor, deacon, ministry leader, etc.) to give an assessment of the church’s health and potential for church planting. After gathering the information, the student will give a one-page summary of the data collected. Any sources used must be cited in current Turabian format. (CLO: A, B)

Church Plant Proposal Assignments (3)

A church plant proposal provides an overview of the plant’s mission and strategy. It is an essential tool for casting vision, recruiting team members, and raising financial support. The student will examine four, church plant proposals provided the assigned Module: Week. After analyzing the proposals, the student will begin the process of creating a church plant proposal that will be completed near the end of the term.

Church Plant Proposal: Mission and Core Values Assignment

For this assignment, the student will compose a two-page paper. The first page will summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the four proposals. For the second page, the student will begin the process of creating a church plant proposal by determining the name of the church, a mission statement, core values, and location. Any sources used must be cited in current Turabian format. (CLO: B, C)

Church Plant Proposal: Team and Budget Assignment

For the second part of this analysis assignment, the student will again consult the four proposals provided earlier and compose a two page paper. The first page will describe the dynamics of choosing a church plant team. Consider the books on the required reading list for additional help. The second page will provide a proposed budget for the church plant and a 3–5 year timeline for the church from its inception to its self-sufficiency. Any sources used must be cited in current Turabian format. (CLO: B, C)

Church Plant Proposal: Final Submission Assignment

For this final assignment, each student will complete and submit this or her church plant proposal. Information from previous assignments and the example proposals will assist in this project. A finished proposal must have a combination of written content, pictures, and charts or graphs. The student may use himself or herself as the lead planter (even if he or she does not intend to plant a church). Another person may used as well, but please get permission from anyone whose pictures will be used.

Each completed proposal will be 10–12 pages. Footnotes and citations are not required. This project does not need to conform to Turabian style. It must look like a presentation that explains and advertises a church plant. (CLO: B, C)

Principles for a Healthy, Multiplying Church Assignment

This course will teach that multiplying churches are motivated by the Great Commission. The pastoral epistles teaches the student what a healthy, multiplying church looks like. Throughout this term, the student has been reflecting on 1 Timothy and Paul’s instruction to Timothy to lead a church that proclaims the gospel, makes disciples, avoids error, and lives on mission.

Each student will compose a 9–10 paper, double spaced, using the most current Turabian style. This paper will provide principles and commentary on what a healthy, multiplying church looks like from 1 Timothy. Commentaries on 1 Timothy, the required reading for this course, and other relevant sources must be used. This paper must have 8-10 sources in the bibliography and 20-25 footnotes. (CLO: D)


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