One thing we try to impress on our New Church Planters (NCPs) is the importance of partnership in the New Church Movement. No single pastor, Regional Minister, or Team will start 1000 new congregations. Starting new churches is a "God thing" that requires faith, maturity and all of us working together to meet the needs of the thousands who have no relationship with a community of faith.
When all of the partners (NCMT, Regional Committee and Staff, NCP, coach, etc.) on a project are at the same table, it is a wonderful thing. All of us want to see the success of these congregations, the fulfillment of the NCP but most of all, reaching the un-churched. There are inherently some things that a National Team can do better than a Regional Committee. There are some things that Regional Committees do better than a National Team can do. In partnership, we make our best decisions.
The NCMT has been given the gift of working across regional lines with numerous new church projects. We also work with institutions of higher education, the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as well as every Regional Committee. We are dedicated to providing whatever services are needed for success in the New Church movement. We have the benefit of learning from the numerous mistakes and successes in the field today and are willing to support every Region's success.
Below is a list of services that we offer. This list is not exhaustive. If you have need, please do not hesitate to contact us at ncm@churchextension.org.
New Church Ministry Services
For Regions and Areas
- Demographic Consultations
- Target Site Consultations
- New Church Planting committee training
- Listing of screened NCPs
- General consultation (offered in conjunction with Church Extension)
- Regional Capital Campaigns (offered in conjunction with Church Extension)
- Training and resources for NCPs
For New Church Planters
- Discernment Guide
- Assessment Services
- Demographic Consultation
- Training
- Consultation for projects in process (first 5 years)
- Coaching Network
- Peer clusters for projects
- Revival for Renewal during years 3-5
For Churches Starting Churches
- Information Packets (including Churches Starting Churches Manual)
- Consultation services with key leaders
- Training for project committee
For New Congregations
- General consultation services
- Program Grants
- Site Acquisition consultations (in conjunction with Church Extension)
- Capital campaign consultation and guidance (in conjunction with Church Extension)
- Building planning (in consultation with Church Extension)
- Construction Loans (in conjunction with Church Extension)
- Interest-Free Loans (in conjunction with Church Extension)
