Description & Rationale

This competency focuses on the missional mindset of the candidate and their capacity for initiating and multiplying ministries. This will include some missional conceptual knowledge but will focus more on the practical skills necessary to begin a church. While the assessment is for church planters, these principles and skills are also necessary for the beginning of any ministry. The goal is to instill in the candidate a missional approach to one’s ministry that focuses on multiplication.

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Syllabus: 7.30 Multiplication

7.31 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

This competency focuses on the missional mindset of the candidate and their capacity for initiating and multiplying ministries. This will include some missional conceptual knowledge but will focus more on the practical skills necessary to begin a church. While the assessment is for church planters, these principles and skills are also necessary for the beginning of any ministry. The goal is to instill in the candidate a missional approach to one’s ministry that focuses on multiplication.

Objectives

Upon completion of this Competency the candidate should:

• Have a greater understanding of the skills and attributes required to plant a church or start a new ministry.
• Be able to do a self-analysis of their own particular strengths and weakness and consequently the skills that other team members need to complement their own.
• Be aware of the need for a missional approach that focuses on multiplication for every ministry in which they are involved.
• Have an accountability partner or mentor who can guide them as they implement these tools in their church and ministry.

Core Requirements

• The candidate will complete the following readings:

Mentoring thru Intentional Relationships, Guide 2 Chapter 4.3 pp. 147-168.

                Coaching Guide, Section 5, pp. 43-46; 70-78.

                “Having a Multiplication Mindset” in Christian Ministry Reading Guide

• The candidate will complete the Church Planter’s and Leader’s Competency Assessment (CPLC) and Reflective questions.
• The candidate will also complete a 3-4 page reflective summary paper.

Mentoring Goals

• Assist the candidate have a fuller appreciation of the necessary skills to plant a church or begin a ministry.

• To help the candidate become aware of their own strengths and weaknesses and what type of team members will be required for them to succeed in their own calling.
• Using the Candidate Evaluation and other resources provided, the mentor will design a development plan for the candidate to develop the skills necessary to be a multiplier in the Church.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). Using the chart provided, the mentor will facilitate a discussion regarding their understanding and implementation of ministry models within their particular context.

Development Plan

• Based upon the Candidate Evaluation, an appropriate development plan will be designed to help the candidate implement the principles from this competency.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.