Church Planting with LCPN
If you desire to plant a church, LCPN may want to partner with you. With LCPN, church planters have the opportunity to come alongside established churches and experienced leaders who will provide the training, shepharding, and funding they need.
Before a candidate can become an LCPN church planter, the senior/lead pastor must successfully go through a 5 to 6 month assessment process. During the assessment process, LCPN will focus on building a relationship with the candidate and his family. A series of online assessments and profiles will be scored objectively that will help determine if the candidate has the characteristics needed to be a successful church planter. An extensive interview process where the Board has the opportunity to get to know the candidate and the vision for the church plant must take place. LCPN wants to know about your background, your plans, your strategy and wants to help you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, to make specific recommendations regarding your readiness and potential in planting.
How to Plant a Church with LCPN
Application (150 days before approval)
- Online Application
- Free Screening Assessment at www.churchplanterprofiles.com
- Director reviews both and gives approval for next phase
Assessment (120 days before approval)
- Full Planter Profile at www.churchplanterprofiles.com
- Enrich Marriage Assessment at www.prepare-enrich.com
Interviews (45-90 days before approval)
- Marriage Interview (90 days before approval)
- All assessments reviewed by Assessment Team (75 days before approval)
- General Interview with Board member (45 days before approval)
Approval
*Invited to board meeting 30-45 days before approval board meeting.
- Interviewing Board Member recommends candidate to the board for approval
- Candidate makes presentation to Board
- Board gives approval
Funding
- Once approved, you will be eligible for funding and partnership with LCPN.
- LCPN churches must begin to support the network at 2% of their offerings after the fifth month. This contribution will help LCPN plant additional churches in support of our vision statement.