A005 Continue a Church-wide Network for Planting Churches
As we have not in recent years had a culture of church planting or infrastructure in The Episcopal Church to plant new congregations, we believe it is necessary to be intentional about creating the environment to encourage new mission development and evangelism efforts across the church. The 78th General Convention established the Advisory Group for Church Planting and allocated $5,000,000.00 for establishing new churches and mission enterprise zones. That Advisory Group has recommended grants to Executive Council for the funding of sixty-five (65) new works, continuing existing works and has begun developing resources for assessing and training church planters. During this triennium, the Advisory Group has held three (3) training events for church planters and mission developers and has begun establishing a network of coaches. This group also has hosted community of practice gatherings both in person and online, offering training and support for planters, mission developers, and coaches. The Advisory Group for Church Planting is committed to continuing engagement in this work and for seeking out and networking with others across the church who will join in supporting these endeavors for the furthering of mission development in the Episcopal Church.
Explanation
As we have not in recent years had a culture of church planting or infrastructure in The Episcopal Church to plant new congregations, we believe it is necessary to be intentional about creating the environment to encourage new mission development and evangelism efforts across the church. The 78th General Convention established the Advisory Group for Church Planting and allocated $5,000,000.00 for establishing new churches and mission enterprise zones. That Advisory Group has recommended grants to Executive Council for the funding of sixty-five (65) new works, continuing existing works and has begun developing resources for assessing and training church planters. During this triennium, the Advisory Group has held three (3) training events for church planters and mission developers and has begun establishing a network of coaches. This group also has hosted community of practice gatherings both in person and online, offering training and support for planters, mission developers, and coaches. The Advisory Group for Church Planting is committed to continuing engagement in this work and for seeking out and networking with others across the church who will join in supporting these endeavors for the furthering of mission development in the Episcopal Church.