7. Develop a Simple Follow-Up Plan
People visiting for the first time want to feel noticed. Send a warm message, invite them to coffee, or offer a next step. A basic follow-up system can turn visitors into teammates.
8. Start One Local Partnership
A church plant doesn’t need a dozen outreach projects. Choose one meaningful partnership, such as a school or local charity, and show up consistently. This builds credibility and demonstrates that your church cares about the community.
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9. Create a Healthy Leadership Team
Healthy leaders set a healthy tone. Establish rhythms of prayer, accountability, and communication. When leaders trust one another, that trust flows naturally into the life of the church.
10. Keep the Tech Simple and Reliable
You don’t need arena-level production, but you do need clarity. A dependable sound setup, readable slides, and functional livestream support the mission rather than distract from it. Keep everything as simple as possible in the early months.
11. Celebrate Small Milestones
When someone joins a team, gets baptized, or invites a friend, celebrate it. These moments create joy and reinforce that the church is growing together. Celebration fuels momentum.
12. Develop a Rhythm of Prayer
Prayer isn’t an accessory; it’s the engine. Schedule prayer gatherings, prayer walks, or short prayer times before Sunday setup. The earliest wins are often unseen, and prayer gives those moments weight and power.
Moving Forward as a Church Plant
Early wins build confidence. They show your team that God is moving and that the mission is worth giving their lives to. They help a church plant create traction that becomes the foundation for long-term ministry fruitfulness.
Choose one or two early wins to implement this week. Start small, start simple, and start with faith. The momentum you build now will shape the church you become.
