Launch Strategy and Core Team Development During the Pre-Launch Phase of a Church Plant in San Diego, California

This project’s objective was to assist in the process of planting a church in San Diego, California, in the 2022-2023 timeframe. Specifically, the project sought to find a planting method that was both biblically rooted and culturally relevant. Then, the critical factor of success was to be determined within the selected planting method. Finally, a practically training plan was to be developed based on the chosen methodology and the related critical factor for success. Chapter 1 outlines this development. Chapter 2 provides the theological basis for planting a church. It begins with the starting point for a kingdom-building mission, then introduces church planting as the vehicle for the mission to advance. Chapter 3 details our chosen methodology for planting a church and provides a brief a defense of our model and its critical factor. The chapter closes with an overview of our process of planting. Chapter 4 takes the chosen strategy for planting and details a practical curriculum and calendar intended to see commitment levels increase. Chapter 5 reflects on the findings of the project and draw final conclusions. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the selected planting methodology and what could have been different in retrospect.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Thibault, Matthew

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hughes, Beau

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10392/7076

OAI record oai:identifier

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