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Church Planter Characteristics

Qualities We Look For In A Spiritual Pioneer

"The best indicator of future performance is past behavior."

1. Character

· Strong, consistent walk with God. Deep prayer life.
· Sticks to commitments even under tough circumstances. Perseveres.
* Bounces back after setbacks.
· Strong sense of call
· Spiritual gifts package that includes leadership, faith, discernment, evangelism

2.Casts Vision

· Communicates vision in an inspiring and practical manner.
· Can see into the future with faith
· Creates and initiates projects from the ground up

3. Capacity for Excellence

· Self-starter and self-managedstrong need to achieve
· Strong work ethic
· Strives for excellence

4. Creates Ownership of Ministry

· Recruits, coaches and delegates effectively
· Reproduction mindset--develops an ever widening circle of reproducing leaders and groups
· Releases others into ministry--assesses gifts, equips wisely.
· Receptive to others ideas--flexible, yet builds group cohesion and agenda harmony around the vision

5. Cooperation of Spouse and Family

· Heart agreement about roles and expectations in ministry
· Healthy family life
· Helped by a strong support system of family and friends

6. Constructive, Compassionate People Skills

· Appreciates and accepts a wide variety of people, able to respond with compassion when needs arise.
· Approachable and active in developing relationships
· Able to handle conflict constructively and deal with difficult people

7. Consistent Fruitfulness

· Consistently develops relationships with unchurched people
· Continual evidence of people coming to Christ
· Church planting and church growth mindset--sees evangelism as essential to reaching people for Christ.

8. Community Responsive, Culturally Relevant
Ministry Mindset

· Studies local community--understands the needs and opportunities
· Starts ministries that meet needs in the community
· Seen in the community as a positive influence
· Strategic intercession practiced intentionally