The Models
We believe that it takes all kinds of churces to reach all kinds of people in North America. While there is set model to use when planting a church, it is biblically clear that churches must be planted in the context of the community it will serve and reach. Some communities might be reached through a house church planting network while other communities would benefit from a more traditional church planting startegy. PlantOhio will be primarily concentrating on reaching the Metropolitan areas of Northeast Ohio where populations are classified as as bedroom communities of larger cities and towns. Continue reading to understand these models.
House Church Strategy
| Stage |
Objective | Goals | Resource/Responsible |
| Discovery |
To discover disciples who understand kingdom multiplication | Complete application, assessments, and interview process |
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| Development | To equip and train HC planter to develop discipleship and multiplication strategy | Read assigned materials for deeper thought on HC’s.Meet with Director to help develop D&M strategy |
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| Discipleship | Knowing ChristFollowing ChristObeying Christ | To be a maker of disciples that makes disciples. | Complete eight week study: The Tangible Kingdom Primer – Hugh Halter |
| Deployment |
Enlist friends, family, and neighbors for HC | To have 3-6 families when starting local HC. | House Church planter and spouse |
| Duplication | Start new House Church | Within 12-16 months will lead his HC to identify potential neighborhood for HC |
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