From Exponential 2012 - Key Factors in Successful Planting for the Experience of Converge
1. Assessment: by adding thorough assessment of potential planters Converge brought its success rate (i.e. the church still exists in 5 years and has attained self-sufficiency or is moving towards it) to 65%. There are many groups that are doing assessment. And since the basics of planting are the same regardless of denominational and geographical differences, this is something that can be "farmed out."
2. Coaching brought the success rate to 75%. While many groups do coaching, this is better done within the ethos and values of one's own organization. Therefore, raising up of coaches and developing a coaching ethos is crucial.
3. Introducing risk assessment and management brought the rate to 85%. Here are the eight risk factors that need to be taken into account when considering when and where a person/team should plant.
Four "strong" factors.
1. Funding. Lack of a clear funding strategy and/or lack of funds tend to create anxiety that leads to failed plants.
2. Cultural fit. The greater the cultural divide between the planter/team and the people the plant is intending to reach the greater the stress.
3. Number of ministry partners. Planting with a team is easier than showing up alone.
4. Number of pre-existing contacts. Planting among people you already know is easier than trying to build relationships with strangers.
Four "moderate" factors.
1. Proximity of family and friends. Converge has found that people who are close to family support are more likely to thrive in a planting setting.
2. Proximity of geographical roots. This is connected to cultural fit and pre-existing contacts. Planters who plant closer to "home" (however that is defined by the planters) are more likely to succeed.
3. Proximity of helpful churches. Plants connected to supporting churches tend to do better than ones that are isolated. "Mother," "sister," or "partner" churches can provide a variety of resources; prayer, money, members of a launch team, administrative help and personal encouragement, for example.
4. Prior ministry success. Planters who have no need to prove their competency as pastors tend to have lower stress levels.
These risk factors are helpful in recruitment, assessment, and placement since the goal is always to get the right person in the right place at the right time.
1. Assessment: by adding thorough assessment of potential planters Converge brought its success rate (i.e. the church still exists in 5 years and has attained self-sufficiency or is moving towards it) to 65%. There are many groups that are doing assessment. And since the basics of planting are the same regardless of denominational and geographical differences, this is something that can be "farmed out."
2. Coaching brought the success rate to 75%. While many groups do coaching, this is better done within the ethos and values of one's own organization. Therefore, raising up of coaches and developing a coaching ethos is crucial.
3. Introducing risk assessment and management brought the rate to 85%. Here are the eight risk factors that need to be taken into account when considering when and where a person/team should plant.
Four "strong" factors.
1. Funding. Lack of a clear funding strategy and/or lack of funds tend to create anxiety that leads to failed plants.
2. Cultural fit. The greater the cultural divide between the planter/team and the people the plant is intending to reach the greater the stress.
3. Number of ministry partners. Planting with a team is easier than showing up alone.
4. Number of pre-existing contacts. Planting among people you already know is easier than trying to build relationships with strangers.
Four "moderate" factors.
1. Proximity of family and friends. Converge has found that people who are close to family support are more likely to thrive in a planting setting.
2. Proximity of geographical roots. This is connected to cultural fit and pre-existing contacts. Planters who plant closer to "home" (however that is defined by the planters) are more likely to succeed.
3. Proximity of helpful churches. Plants connected to supporting churches tend to do better than ones that are isolated. "Mother," "sister," or "partner" churches can provide a variety of resources; prayer, money, members of a launch team, administrative help and personal encouragement, for example.
4. Prior ministry success. Planters who have no need to prove their competency as pastors tend to have lower stress levels.
These risk factors are helpful in recruitment, assessment, and placement since the goal is always to get the right person in the right place at the right time.
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