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Matthew 28:18-20

Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father. Matthew 28:18-20

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Matthew 28:18-20

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  1. Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

  2. Matthew 28:18-20 and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

  3. Developing FullyDevotedFollowersofChrist by Intentionally Building those who know Christ and Passionately Pursuing those without Christ

  4. Titus 1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

  5. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

  6. Wichita Metropolitan Area population = 500,000 people NO Church Affiliation 266,500 (46.7%) (53.3%) Church Affiliation 233,500

  7. 16 cities Only 1 has a lower percentage

  8. Wichita Metropolitan Area population = 500,000 people NO Church Affiliation 266,500 (46.7%) (53.3%) Church Affiliation 233,500

  9. Of the 233,500 who affiliate themselves with a religion or church: Ch. Christ / Christian 7.2% Methodist 12.8% No Affiliation S. Baptist 15.1% Catholic 29.6% Other 35.3%

  10. 35,260 people affiliated with the S. Baptists. The 2011 average combined attendance in all 52 of the SBC churches in the Wichita area was approx. 8,000. No Affiliation

  11. Of the 233,500 who affiliate themselves with a religion or church: Ch. Christ / Christian 7.2% Methodist 12.8% No Affiliation S. Baptist 15.1% Catholic 29.6% Other 35.3%

  12. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

  13. Romans 10:13-15 … “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?

  14. Romans 10:13-15 And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent?

  15. We must: live multiplying lifestyles

  16. We must: live multiplying lifestyles plant multiplying churches

  17. We must: live multiplying lifestyles plant multiplying churches partnerwith others who are doing the same

  18. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

  19. 1-Year Residency Program

  20. very thorough assessment process

  21. very thorough assessment process • Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus • planter chooses target area

  22. very thorough assessment process • Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus • Phase 2: 5 mo. engaging focus • 200 evangelistic contacts • 50 who want to help plant a church

  23. very thorough assessment process • Phase 1: 3 mo. equipping focus • Phase 2: 5 mo. engaging focus • Phase 3: 4 mo. prepare to launch

  24. No more than 10 family units from home church

  25. No more than 10 family units from home church Limited financial assistance from home church

  26. No more than 10 family units from the home church limited financial assistance from the home church produces DNA of dependence on God and passion to win people for Christ

  27. To Become Autonomous: average weekly adult attendance of 200 5 elders 1 additional pastoral staff giving 10% to mission 5-year church planting plan

  28. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

  29. Proposal: Adopt this basic strategy for multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ.

  30. First Steps 1. Send pastors and elders to visit Hill Country Bible Church.

  31. First Steps If all systems seem to be go: 2. Hire a full-time Pastor of Church Multiplication.

  32. Job Description • recruiting • assessing • coaching & equipping A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program

  33. Job Description A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program B. Equip us to be multipliers

  34. Job Description A. Develop & oversee church plant residency program B. Equip us to be multipliers C. Partner with others with the same vision

  35. What will it cost:

  36. What will it cost: People Money

  37. People in our county are living and dying without Christ.

  38. People in our county are living and dying without Christ. We believe God is in this.

  39. People in our county are living and dying without Christ. We believe God is in this. We choose to see through eyes of faith.

  40. Our Unique Calling Multiplying churches that multiply churches to reach our county for Christ

  41. Questions

  42. Questions Do we sense this is God’s direction for us?

  43. Questions Do we sense this is God’s direction for us? Will we have the courage to release quality residents who are not keeping pace?

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