Plant Course

Map your Plant

Understanding the scope of church planting, and why using a leaders’ map with seven simple questions will help you plan. Discover more about the context you are planting into and how this will shape your plant.

1. Bible Thought

7 minutes

2. Basic Tools

30 minutes

3. One size doesn't fit all

24 minutes

4. Plant Stories: Baby Days

6 minutes

Case studies of church plants help ground the ideas you encounter in the Plant Course. Watch the story of Baby Days.

Additional Resources

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