<h2>Year 1 | Sessions</h2><ol><li>Session 1: Vision, Mission, and Model</li><li>Session 2: Launch Milestones and Benchmarks</li><li>Session 3: Building a Launch Team</li><li>Session 4: Structure for Growth</li><li>Session 5: Circle Strategy: Going Wide</li><li>Session 6: Investing In Your Community</li><li>Session 7: Weekend Services</li><li>Session 8: Family Ministry Strategy</li><li>Session 9: Volunteer Strategy</li><li>Session 10: Personal Leadership</li><li>Session 11: Generosity Culture</li><li>Session 12: Launch Sunday</li></ol>

YEAR 1

Group Call | Facilitator Prep

<ol><li>Pray for the group and individual participants.</li><li>Review Benchmarks Checklist.</li><li>Identify call group dates.</li><li>Share 1:1 coaching assignments.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Familiarize yourself with names and locations of your cohort team.</li><li>Create an L5 account.</li><li>Explore L5 by reviewing Year 1 and ensure resou<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://work.Review">rce links w</a>ork.</li><li>Review Benchmarks Checklist.</li></ol>

Group Call | Facilitator Notes

<ol><li>Introduce ICN Church Planting team members.</li><li>Have church planters introduce themselves and take notes on their peers (i.e., name, church, city, update, current status).<ul><li>Provide brief introductions and answer the following questions in five minutes or less:<ul><li>Where are you starting a church?</li><li>Why are you starting a church?</li><li>What do you hope to gain from this coaching experience?</li></ul></li><li>Review plan and purpose of the coaching experience.<ul><li>Briefly review 24-month coaching plan.</li><li>Examine ICN Church Launch Coaching Checklist.</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Communicate group call schedule.</li><li>Discuss benchmarks checklist for the grant proposal.</li></ol><ul><li>Explain what the benchmarks are and why they are important.</li><li>Explain how the grant opportunity works once they meet the benchmarks.</li></ul><ol start="5"><li>Discuss administrative items.</li></ol><ul><li>Discuss 1:1 coaching, schedule, and assigned coaches.</li></ul>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spend a few moments in Q&amp;A.

Kickoff Call | Introductions and Information

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kfepj8304mh4xs3edg0a6/ChurchPlantingSession1.mp4?rlkey=iabmh149302z1r48ixatmue1w&amp;st=50bm2jvs&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 1: Vision, Mission, and Model</li><li>Review | Andy Stanley - Deep and Wide - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/823804081/2f01c4b117?share=copy">Resistance Isn't Futile Video</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818669/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-DeepAndWide-Resistance_Isnt_Futile_-_copyDN062223.docx_zvoomk.pdf">Discussion Guide</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Wide-Creating-Churches-Unchurched/dp/0310526531">Deep and Wide</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706741748/uploads/JustinEDeep_and_Wide___Key_Insights_TakeawaysDN062123.docx_rfzhan.pdf">key takeaways</a>.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kfepj8304mh4xs3edg0a6/ChurchPlantingSession1.mp4?rlkey=iabmh149302z1r48ixatmue1w&amp;st=50bm2jvs&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 1: Vision, Mission, and Model</li><li>Watch | Andy Stanley - Deep and Wide - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/823804081/2f01c4b117?share=copy">Resistance Isn’t Futile</a> and review the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818669/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-DeepAndWide-Resistance_Isnt_Futile_-_copyDN062223.docx_zvoomk.pdf">study guide.</a></li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Wide-Creating-Churches-Unchurched/dp/0310526531">Deep and Wide</a> by Andy Stanley.</li><li>Answer | The questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

What are your top three takeaways from this book?

What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?

<ol start="5"><li>Record pressure point(s).</li></ol>

What are the most pressing questions or challenges you hope to get answered in our time together this month?

<ol><li>Discuss how to develop a mission statement, vision statement, and values.<ul><li>What’s the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement?</li><li>What are you trying to accomplish with your mission statement? Your vision statement?</li><li>Why is it essential for these statements to be memorable, portable, repeatable, and emotional?</li><li>Values are the few behaviors that, if not true, would cause you not to want to be part of your church anymore. How will clarity around these shape your leadership and culture?</li><li>Patrick Lencioni says, “It’s not a value until you’re willing to sacrifice for it.” Have you chosen values that you’re willing to pay the price to uphold?</li><li>There’s a connection between the values we hold and the questions we ask. Listen to the Andy Stanley - Asking the Right Questions resource following this call to further understand that connection.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book Deep and Wide by Andy Stanley.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li>Andy Stanley - Asking the Right Questions<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/833766488/f055b768da">Audio</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bu8jnE9vNX225P6TI9kGS91-y6TP2URE/edit?rtpof=true">Discussion Guide</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818369/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley_-_Asking_the_Right_Questions_Handout_copyDN062123.docx_xta34u.pdf">Handout</a></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li>Sample - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751414215/uploads/JustinESample_-_NPM_Original_Values_-_copyDH062223.docx_i8qqsj_rftkev.pdf">NPM Original Values</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Write a mission statement.</li><li>Write a vision statement.</li><li>Write a values statement.</li></ol>

Coaching Call | Facilitator Notes

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Discuss their learnings from the Andy Stanley - Asking the Right Questions resource.</li><li>Ask how progress is coming with developing their mission statement, vision statement, and values statement. Help them simplify and clarify as needed.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.&nbsp;</li></ol>

What was your main takeaway from our coaching call today?

What are the immediate action steps you'll take between now and our next session?

Coaches, before you go...

<h4>Begin Your Payment Process</h4>Click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://irresistible.church/coaching-notes">HERE</a> to initiate the payment process.<h4>Need anything from ICN?</h4>Click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://irresistible.church/partner-support">HERE </a>to submit a help ticket.

Session 1 | Vision, Mission, and Model

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w4witqk6bj3loldeuf24j/ChurchPlantingSession2-V2.mp4?rlkey=4grmwcxqtyd6s6v5sxbju8ahv&amp;e=1&amp;st=77hziuvn&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video -&nbsp;Session 2: Launch Milestones and Benchmarks</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706640438/uploads/ICN_Church_Launch_Benchmarks_fxt1ej.pdf">ICN Church Launch Benchmarks</a> document.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Created-Dream-Phases-Uses-Faith/dp/0310367840/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1683207498&amp;sr=8-2-spons">Created to Dream</a> book and review <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1683207624/uploads/Created_to_Dream___Key_Insight_Takeaways_yznoxc.pdf">key takeaways</a>.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w4witqk6bj3loldeuf24j/ChurchPlantingSession2-V2.mp4?rlkey=4grmwcxqtyd6s6v5sxbju8ahv&amp;e=1&amp;st=77hziuvn&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video -&nbsp;Session 2: Launch Milestones and Benchmarks</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/image/upload/v1682857673/uploads/jxlc4sw8kcgyaq1d5snj.pdf">ICN Church Launch Benchmarks</a></li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Created-Dream-Phases-Uses-Faith/dp/0310367840">Created to Dream</a> by Rick Warren</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?


<ol start="4"><li>Record Pressure Point(s).</li></ol>

If you currently have any existing business plans, start-up budgets, or demographic data on your launch community, please email them to your coach.

<ol><li>Discuss why launching based on benchmarks is wise. Determine how to define healthy benchmarks for each individual context.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss why and how to develop a business plan, start-up budget, and financing plan. (see sample resources provided)</li><li>Discuss what to put in a business plan, how to find community demographics, and why understanding your community is critical.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to build a budget and project what costs will be in year one.</li><li>Discuss specific ways to raise funds for the church launch both from the launch team and outside sources.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to build a prayer team and communicate with them.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss Created to Dream by Rick Warren.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.&nbsp;</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751414807/uploads/Demographic_xmwhev.pdf">How to Gather Demographic Information</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751414853/uploads/Business_plan_lfaiig.pdf">Key Elements for Business Plan</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751414885/uploads/community_ydbihh.pdf">Sample | Community and Target Demographics</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751414935/uploads/Hillpoint_wsetm3.pdf">Sample | New Creation Church Business Plan</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1753306682/uploads/Hillpoint_Church_Prospectus_nxf0v3.pdf">Sample | Hillpoint Church Business Plan</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m13ci0vBonrxociEKuHv8M1Xn-ItxS93/edit?gid=921364251#gid=921364251">Sample | BCC Launch and Early Years Budget</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751415031/uploads/Journey_hk5wzq.pdf">Sample | Mother Church Commitment</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10Y4gSyk69YoZuBj62fiOUixRv8Hn9NlK/edit?gid=864124675#gid=864124675">Sample | Launch Equipment List</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Gather launch community demographics.</li><li>Define the target audience for your church.</li><li>Begin writing a Business Plan.</li><li>Begin developing Launch Budget.</li><li>Begin building a prayer team and a communication plan for them.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare a vision pitch to a potential launch team member.&nbsp;</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss group call.&nbsp;<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming with developing their demographic study and target audience. Help them interpret and define their target audience as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Review their progress on their business plan. Help them refine the plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Review their progress on their starting budget. Help them assess how much income to project and what expenses to cover. Ensure they develop a realistic budget for their situation.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding the ICN Church Launch Coaching Checklist (link to the checklist).</li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 2 | Launch Milestones and Benchmarks

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uaa7i0f4zojnpefp907i5/ChurchPlantingSession3.mp4?rlkey=gvhjq1cymvmgk7e7wkl0uevej&amp;st=wc9nydlb&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 3: Building a Launch Team</li></ol><ol><li>Review | Andy Stanley - Making Vision Stick | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/833819400/81c7042302">Audio</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751462926/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley_-_Making_Vision_Stick_2009DC_Outline_copyDN062223.docx_uyujix_gloozt.pdf">Discussion Guide</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751462991/uploads/JustinEBuilding_A_Great_Launch_Team_copyDH062923DN.docx_izdm9b_xofkf9.pdf">Building a Great Launch Team</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Making-Vision-Stick-Leadership-Library/dp/0310283051/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D5uieCJbW33AI2IZEvmESDeBlZhIRLvEtO9B-jg7d0hwEb62IDfFPdLTVL_VUnMS8atcunK5w_n_t_VFpDqPCQ.O3nO1mqSGATrlcwYMp5Q5WnmSNVABM8idYI5A09xEoo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=695372215594&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=67&amp;hvlocphy=9011015&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=8608207320444243715--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=8608207320444243715&amp;hvtargid=kwd-296118126920&amp;hydadcr=8238_13544377&amp;keywords=making+vision+stick&amp;mcid=906d6ebf97c9337a830951d9425f2894&amp;qid=1752002284&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1">Making Vision Stick</a> book and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1754406357/uploads/Making_Vision_Stick___Takeaways.docx_x7p2pk.pdf">key takeaways</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uaa7i0f4zojnpefp907i5/ChurchPlantingSession3.mp4?rlkey=gvhjq1cymvmgk7e7wkl0uevej&amp;st=wc9nydlb&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 3: Building a Launch Team</li><li>Listen | to Andy Stanley - Making Vision Stick | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/833819400/81c7042302">Audio</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751462926/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley_-_Making_Vision_Stick_2009DC_Outline_copyDN062223.docx_uyujix_gloozt.pdf">Discussion Guide</a></li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Making-Vision-Stick-Leadership-Library/dp/0310283051">Making Vision Stick</a> by Andy Stanley.</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

What are your top three takeaways from this book?


Group Call | Facilitation Notes

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review the progress they made on their business plan and launch budgets.</li></ul></li><li>Have each church planter make a 2-minute pitch to the group as if they are potential launch team members. Have the group give feedback on the pitch.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the keys to recruiting and developing a great launch team. Talk through how to identify potential launch team people (community service projects, info meetings, personal asks, etc.).&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how many people they need on their launch team and why it matters (consider how many volunteers you need to execute a service; rule of thumb is you will have 3x your launch team in attendance on opening day).&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to set and communicate expectations for launch team people.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss when to begin meeting with your launch team. How do you coach and train launch team members once you have them?&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the keys to finding a great meeting location. What should they look for? What are tips for finding it?</li><li>Before you coach’s call, review the Launch Team Nuts and Bolts and Importance of Critical Mass resources.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss Making Vision Stick by Andy Stanley.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751472384/uploads/JustinETim_Price-Importance_of_Critical_Mass_copyDN062623.docx_munfng_dtcq0k.pdf">Importance of Critical Mass</a> - Tim Price</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751472422/uploads/Launch_Team_-_Nuts_and_Bolts_clhkqc_xsdfk8.pdf">Launch Team Nuts and Bolts</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751472457/uploads/JustinEA_Guide_to_a_Good_Meeting_Location_copy_DH062023DN.docx_1_lhig08_gm0cyx.pdf">A Guide to a Good Meeting Location</a></li><li>Gaining and Sustaining Momentum - Andy Stanley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835464629/699d5f71ca?share=copy">Audio 1</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/835472118/2d896072d9">Audio 2</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1751472580/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-Gaining_and_Sustaining_Momentum-Study_Guide_copyDH062923DN.docx_ckhqve_mkwhuq.pdf">Gaining and Sustaining Momentum Study Guide</a></li></ul><h3>Homework: </h3><ol><li>Research and identify three possible meeting locations.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop a launch team recruitment plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop a launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Review your launch team pitch with your coach.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding developing a launch team and identifying a meeting location.</li><li>Work with the church planter on improving their launch team pitch.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.</li></ol>

What are the immediate action steps you’ll take between now and our next session?

Session 3 | Building a Launch Team

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pn1vkdtxfp214eo5iqnok/ChurchPlantingSession4.mp4?rlkey=idtnz04niehj7g2lettyyeago&amp;st=g2pilizv&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 4: Structure for Growth</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/834154574/6e60b5d367">Andy Stanley-Systems</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706743232/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-Systems-Handout.PDF_copyDN062223.docx_mkrwm8.pdf">Discussion Guide</a>.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pn1vkdtxfp214eo5iqnok/ChurchPlantingSession4.mp4?rlkey=idtnz04niehj7g2lettyyeago&amp;st=g2pilizv&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 4: Structure for Growth</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/834154574/6e60b5d367">Andy Stanley-Systems</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706743232/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-Systems-Handout.PDF_copyDN062223.docx_mkrwm8.pdf">Discussion Guide</a>.</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review the progress on identifying potential meeting locations.</li><li>Briefly discuss their progress on identifying and recruiting potential launch team members.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the best practices for developing church governance and governing documents in the early days of the church plant.&nbsp;<ul><li>Stress the importance of flexibility in their structure.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how these governance systems and structures can add or hinder growth (refer to samples in the resources).</li><li>We advise they create an Advisory Board instead of an Elder Board or Board of Directors for the first few years. This allows them to maintain flexibility and “test” people who might one day qualify as board members.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide recommendations on the most affordable and useful church management and financial software.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to file for an EIN and register their church with their state.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to open a bank account and the best “checks and balances” to put in place for everyone’s benefit.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Systems by Andy Stanley.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this video?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this video to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707510717/uploads/JustinEOverview-Church_Governance_copyDH062923DN.docx_mkiovk.pdf">Overview-Church Governance</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707510755/uploads/JustinEOverview-Articles_of_Incorporation_copyDN062623.docx_cig3bh.pdf">Overview-Articles of Incorporation</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707510836/uploads/JustinEOverview-Constitution_copy_DH062023.docx_idellm.pdf">Overview-Constitution</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707510881/uploads/JustinEOverview-Form_SS4_EIN_Letter_copy_DH062023.docx_tqqhi8.pdf">Overview-Form SS4 EIN Letter</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1708359247/uploads/JustinETemplate-Articles_of_IncorporationDN020824.docx_bil6jf.pdf">Template-Articles of Incorporation</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1708359297/uploads/JustinETemplate-ConstitutionDN020724.docx_sfsd1p.pdf">Template-Constitution</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707512123/uploads/SAMPLE-Blount_Community_Church-Bylaws_uiuuq2.pdf">Sample-Blount Community Church-Bylaws</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707512166/uploads/SAMPLE-Blount_Community_Church-Charter_ibyrzs.pdf">Sample-Blount Community Church-Charter</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1708359380/uploads/JustinETemplate-Articles_of_IncorporationDN020824.docx_1_lapaa6.pdf">Sample-Journey Church-Articles of Incorporation</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707512600/uploads/Sample-Journey_Church-Bylaws_hcymro.pdf">Sample-Journey Church-Bylaws</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1708359498/uploads/JustinESample-Journey_Church-ConstitutionDN020824.docx_ws70tu.pdf">Sample-Journey Church-Constitution</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1708365956/uploads/JustinESample-North_Point-BylawsDN020224.docx_1_bwmsgc.pdf">Sample-North Point-Bylaws</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1708366009/uploads/JustinESample-North_Point-ConstitutionDN020824.docx_ln6qoe.pdf">Sample-North Point-Constitution</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1708366089/uploads/JustinESample-North_Point-Elder_ApplicationDN020824.docx_zhkrrj.pdf">Sample-North Point-Elder Application</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Finalize your church name selection.</li><li>Develop governing documents.&nbsp;</li><li>File documents with your state government.&nbsp;</li><li>File for a federal EIN.</li><li>Open a church bank account with appropriate oversight.</li><li>Secure a website URL and begin building your website.</li><li>Secure all social media handles.&nbsp;</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding Systems by Andy Stanley.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming with governing documents and opening a church bank account.&nbsp;</li><li>Review any church structure or governing document drafts they have prepared.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 4 | Structure for Growth

<ol><li>Pray for the group</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vao4ozr40eikp4utwbdpw/ChurchPlantingSession5.mp4?rlkey=aey46jz3vahh6b9apbiexav79&amp;st=dr2e3aea&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 5: Circle Strategy: Going Wide</li><li>Review | Lane Jones - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835450642/b46017819f?share=copy">7 Practices Teaching</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706546376/uploads/JustinELane_Jones-7_Practices_Discussion_Guide_copyDN062823.docx_xvukri.pdf">Discussion Guide</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Practices-Effective-Ministry-Stanley/dp/1590523733">7 Practices for Effective Ministry</a> book and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706546457/uploads/Takeaway_Notes_7_practices.docx_jmall0.pdf">key takeaways</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1754406675/uploads/EngagementflywheelJuly242025_1_hxjdjx.pdf">Circle Strategy Diagram</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vao4ozr40eikp4utwbdpw/ChurchPlantingSession5.mp4?rlkey=aey46jz3vahh6b9apbiexav79&amp;st=dr2e3aea&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 5: Circle Strategy: Going Wide</li><li>Listen | Lane Jones - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835450642/b46017819f?share=copy">7 Practices Teaching</a></li><li>Review | Lane Jones - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706546376/uploads/JustinELane_Jones-7_Practices_Discussion_Guide_copyDN062823.docx_xvukri.pdf">7 Practices Discussion Guide</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1754406644/uploads/EngagementflywheelJuly242025_1_g1pxd8.pdf">Circle Strategy Diagram</a></li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Practices-Effective-Ministry-Stanley/dp/1590523733">7 Practices of Effective Ministry</a> by Andy Stanley.</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol start="7"><li>Record Pressure Point(s):</li></ol>

What are the most pressing questions or challenges you hope to get answered in our time together this month?



<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review their progress on governing documents and church structure issues.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Provide an overview of the Circle Strategy.&nbsp;<ul><li>It’s a deep and wide engagement (discipleship) pathway for people in your church.&nbsp;</li><li>In the first year of your church, the focus should be on the Going Wide (right) side of the circle.&nbsp;</li><li>At this current stage of pre-launch, the most focus will be placed on the Neighborhood environment and Neighborhood to Foyer (Build Trust) pathway.&nbsp;</li><li>In the next few months, we’ll focus on each aspect of this circle in more detail.&nbsp;</li><li>Most importantly, the circle is built upon the 7 Practices of Effective Ministry.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss 7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818497/uploads/JustinENeighborhood_to_Foyer_Strategy_Wins_and_Strategy_-_copyDN062223.docx_ddu5bb.pdf">Neighborhood to Foyer Strategy</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818526/uploads/JustinENeighborhood_to_Foyer_Strategy_-_Digital_Programming_Division_copyDH062223.docx_seiyyy.pdf">Foyer Strategy</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818552/uploads/JustinEFoyer_to_Living_Room_StrategyDH062223.docx_rhztog.pdf">Foyer to Living Room Strategy</a></li><li>Foyer to Kitchen | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/833807053/66ac71c7bc">AUDIO</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818191/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-Foyer_to_Kitchen-Handout_copy_DH062023.docx_lffwa7.pdf">PDF</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Begin drafting what the Going Wide (right) side of your circle might look like.&nbsp;</li><li>Start defining wins for each step and path along your circle as well as for each volunteer leader and volunteer team you will develop.&nbsp;</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ol><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ol></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding defining their Going Wide side of the circle.</li><li>Review the wins they are drafting for their teams, volunteer leaders, steps, and pathways. Help them refine those wins.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the 7 Practices and how to implement them into their church.</li><li>Have the church planter record their next launch team meeting and send it to you for review. Give them feedback to improve.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ol><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.&nbsp;</li></ol>

Session 5 | Circle Strategy: Going Wide

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6t7f0cmrwf4xmysmdt2er/ChurchPlantingSession6.mp4?rlkey=y2ksb15pxlg2vva28ftdzoxbz&amp;st=phtmvr2t&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 6: Investing in Your Community</li><li>Review | For Gwinnett <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/834162729/6dbb30bf89">Video</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687819207/uploads/JustinEFor_Gwinnett_Jeff_Henderson_LPG_2018_Conversation_Guide_DH062023DN.docx_qtowgr.pdf">Conversation Guide</a>.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Know-What-Youre-Growth-Strategy/dp/0310356318/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_r00_t_aufl?content-id=amzn1.sym.2d81ca1b-1e46-485c-8d5d-c738da2f89cf%3Aamzn1.sym.2d81ca1b-1e46-485c-8d5d-c738da2f89cf&amp;cv_ct_cx=for+jeff+henderson+book&amp;hvadid=501468851699&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9007521&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=b&amp;hvrand=1145744607953615903&amp;hvtargid=kwd-1215399875684&amp;hydadcr=22164_9764345&amp;keywords=for+jeff+henderson+book&amp;pd_rd_i=0310356318&amp;pd_rd_r=9f2d09ad-7ede-4736-8cdf-262ece73ac38&amp;pd_rd_w=nn4eI&amp;pd_rd_wg=8KmrS&amp;pf_rd_p=2d81ca1b-1e46-485c-8d5d-c738da2f89cf&amp;pf_rd_r=RNFZV87HD8FH1RNKCM45&amp;qid=1687819225&amp;sr=1-1-42c1d7c4-51c2-42cf-80a4-c0488607bdfe">Know What You’re For</a> and review <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706743369/uploads/JustinEKnow_What_You_re_For___Key_TakeawaysDN062223.docx_1_uourza.pdf">key takeaways.</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6t7f0cmrwf4xmysmdt2er/ChurchPlantingSession6.mp4?rlkey=y2ksb15pxlg2vva28ftdzoxbz&amp;st=phtmvr2t&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 6: Investing in Your Community</li><li>Watch | For Gwinnett <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/834162729/6dbb30bf89">Video</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687819207/uploads/JustinEFor_Gwinnett_Jeff_Henderson_LPG_2018_Conversation_Guide_DH062023DN.docx_qtowgr.pdf">Conversation Guide</a>.</li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Know-What-Youre-Growth-Strategy/dp/0310356318">Know What You’re For</a> by Jeff Henderson.</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol start="5"><li>Record Pressure Point(s):</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review the progress on statements and Circle Strategy.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss how to develop an outreach strategy using digital media, social media, FOR events, invest and invite, and other tools.<ul><li>Discuss how to develop a strategy and schedule to build momentum and brand awareness through these tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Ask them to watch the resource provided, Andy Stanley - Deep and Wide - Come and See Culture, before their coach’s meeting.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Know What You’re For by Jeff Henderson.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li>Andy Stanley - Deep and Wide - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/823809054/626886bfff?share=copy">Come and See Culture</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818714/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley_-_DeepAndWide-Creating_a_Come_and_See_Culture_-_copyDN062223.docx_g7vvaw.pdf">Study Guide</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li>Andy Stanley - Invest and Invite <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/834145675/1acceaf954">Audio</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706743139/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-Invest_and_Invite-Discussion_Guide_copy_DH062023.docx_nquptl.pdf">Discussion Guide</a>.&nbsp;</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706743481/uploads/JustinENeighborhood_to_Foyer_Strategy_-_Digital_Programming_Division_copyDH062223.docx_skq4z0.pdf">Neighborhood to Foyer Strategy</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Develop a FOR strategy for your community.</li><li>Develop a marketing strategy for your launch (digital, social, invest and invite, etc.).</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the group call.&nbsp;<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming with securing financing to launch their church. Stress the importance of this in the next six months.&nbsp;</li><li>Review their progress on developing a FOR strategy and marketing strategy.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss their takeaways from Andy Stanley’s Deep and Wide - Come and See talk.</li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.&nbsp;</li></ol>

Session 6 | Investing In Your Community

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9o4uv2wbfzv6rs7ukg0sp/ChurchPlantingSession7.mp4?rlkey=9uuikkolwemkcqrvbpuuyko8m&amp;st=q54r871x&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 7: Weekend Services</li><li>Review | Lauren Espy - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835480779/3f99c48711?share=copy">Rules of Engagement </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706723837/uploads/Lauren_Espy-Rules_of_Engagement-Outline_PF072423.docx_agcvt3.pdf">Outline</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707489574/uploads/Rules_of_Engagement_Overview_v2mh1y.pdf">Rules of Engagement Overview</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706724633/uploads/Preview_Services_Strategy_PF072423VK.docx_sxz9dk.pdf">Preview Services Strategy</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573">Unreasonable Hospitality</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hz_R-6hklexVm9dDKvB77gfG-Om1c6qEBJrF33iCdYk/edit?usp=drive_link">key takeaways</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9o4uv2wbfzv6rs7ukg0sp/ChurchPlantingSession7.mp4?rlkey=9uuikkolwemkcqrvbpuuyko8m&amp;st=q54r871x&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 7: Weekend Services</li><li>Watch | Lauren Espy - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835480779/3f99c48711?share=copy">Rules of Engagement </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706723837/uploads/Lauren_Espy-Rules_of_Engagement-Outline_PF072423.docx_agcvt3.pdf">Outline</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707489574/uploads/Rules_of_Engagement_Overview_v2mh1y.pdf">Rules of Engagement Overview</a></li><li>Read | Will Guadara - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573">Unreasonable Hospitality</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hz_R-6hklexVm9dDKvB77gfG-Om1c6qEBJrF33iCdYk/edit?usp=drive_link">key takeaways</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol start="6"><li>Record Pressure Point(s).</li></ol>

What are the most pressing questions or challenges you hope to get answered in our time together this month?


<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review their FOR strategy and marketing strategy progress.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the keys to creating a great weekend experience (Rules of Engagement, Guest Services, First-time Guest Strategy, and Baptism).</li><li>Discuss Preview Services strategy (see Preview Services Strategy document for bullet points to discuss).</li><li>Discuss Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guadara.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706724633/uploads/Preview_Services_Strategy_PF072423VK.docx_sxz9dk.pdf">Preview Services Strategy</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZB8Yzm8Zyf0454zlfugzs2DRBB5EWsd/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=116696040731029514580&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">New Guest Connection Process</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706727086/uploads/GC_Guest_Services_Mission_Vision_and_Wins_PF072423_VERSION2.docx_nbko4c.pdf">Gwinnett Church Guest Services Mission, Vision, and Wins</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li>Andy Stanley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835517046/d5930ca8fd?share=copy">Rules of Engagement</a></li><li>Lauren Espy - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835575519/ca43c78a95?share=copy">Creating a Sunday Morning Culture</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706732518/uploads/Lauren_Espy-Cultivating_a_Sunday_Morning_Culture-Outline_PF072423.docx_jy0xja.pdf">Outline</a></li><li>Rivertown - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706732623/uploads/Rivertown_Next_Steps_Team_PF072423VK.docx_wb5apd.pdf">Next Steps Team</a></li><li>North Point - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706732728/uploads/NPCC_Emergency_Procedures_Quick_Card_ro2chd.pdf">Emergency Procedures Quick Card</a></li><li>Sample - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706732792/uploads/SAMPLE-Sunday_Morning_SchedulesPF072523.docx_hfyala.pdf">Sunday Morning Schedules</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Plan preview services and comeback events.&nbsp;</li><li>Order launch equipment (if you haven’t already).&nbsp;</li><li>Begin meeting regularly with the launch team.</li><li>Secure your meeting location (if applicable).</li><li>Develop your new guest follow-up and next steps plan.&nbsp;</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding developing a preview services plan.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Ask if they have ordered their launch equipment.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.&nbsp;</li></ol>

Session 7 | Weekend Services

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kfjvldrp7zzpc2bx4u3i5/ChurchPlantingSession8.mp4?rlkey=c2x69n19vf8k3zuav4x67ud92&amp;st=h2kanev9&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 8: Family Ministry Strategy</li><li>Listen | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835808923/c3d844ad0e?share=copy">Bill Willits-Adult Ministries Leader Agreement</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1715379033/uploads/FM_Strategy_Overview_PF072523.docx_gfhpke.pdf">Family Ministries Strategy Overview</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kfjvldrp7zzpc2bx4u3i5/ChurchPlantingSession8.mp4?rlkey=c2x69n19vf8k3zuav4x67ud92&amp;st=h2kanev9&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 8: Family Ministry Strategy</li><li>Listen | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/835808923/c3d844ad0e?share=copy">Bill Willits-Adult Ministries Leader Agreement-Podcast</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1715379033/uploads/FM_Strategy_Overview_PF072523.docx_gfhpke.pdf">Family Ministries Strategy Overview</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol start="5"><li>Record Pressure Point(s).</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review progress with their preview services plan.</li><li>Briefly review launch team development progress.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the keys to creating a great Family Ministry experience.<ul><li>Discuss the big picture win and strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the importance of safety, space, and relationships.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss what curriculum to use and how to use it.</li><li>Discuss how to recruit and train volunteers.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the keys to identifying and placing leaders in a launch context.</li><li>Review the importance of utilizing Family Ministry Agreements and Adult Leader Agreements and how to implement them.</li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1707490065/uploads/SAMPLE-Journey_Church-Adult_Ministries_Agreement_1_fkqmbn.pdf">Leader Agreement-Adult Ministries</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706734289/uploads/Leader_Agreement-Family_Ministry_kdtc2s.pdf">Leader Agreement-Family Ministry</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/835849540/8089741bd3">Elaine Scott-The Basics of Recruiting Leaders</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/835870448/15fb5236f5">Sue Bates-When You Don’t Have Enough Leaders</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/835952032/bed1b63dda">Tanya Robertson-Children’s Ministry Volunteer Recruitment</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Develop a weekend Family Ministries launch plan.</li><li>Identify “temporary” leaders for volunteer teams and background check all leaders and Family Ministry volunteers.</li><li>Begin leader training.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding developing a weekend Family Ministries plan, placing “temporary” leaders, and utilizing leader agreements.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Point(s).</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.&nbsp;</li></ol>

What was your main takeaway from our coaching call today?


What are the immediate action steps you’ll take between now and our next session?


Session 8 | Family Ministry Strategy

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ccwth36hprmke0zxh6c1m/ChurchPlantingSession9.mp4?rlkey=gsq1h6lh1h5dnksqd6fho9ra3&amp;st=8pjo5sw0&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 9: Volunteer Strategy</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/835792875/c78f042111">Jamey Dickens-The Volunteer Experience</a> and review <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706733913/uploads/Jamey_Dickens-The_Volunteer_Experience-Outline_072523.docx_x8ra0v.pdf">Discussion Guide</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Volunteer-Playbook-framework-recruit-volunteers/dp/B0C1J3JB6H">The Volunteer Playbook</a> and key takeaways.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ccwth36hprmke0zxh6c1m/ChurchPlantingSession9.mp4?rlkey=gsq1h6lh1h5dnksqd6fho9ra3&amp;st=8pjo5sw0&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 9: Volunteer Strategy</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rkt_KjxXO5s3S1IFmMTWnU2bdV6jtk94/view?usp=share_link">Jamey Dickens-The Volunteer Experience</a> and review <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706733913/uploads/Jamey_Dickens-The_Volunteer_Experience-Outline_072523.docx_x8ra0v.pdf">Discussion Guide</a></li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Volunteer-Playbook-framework-recruit-volunteers/dp/B0C1J3JB6H">The Volunteer Playbook</a> by Nick Blevins.</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review progress with their Family Ministries Plan and leader placements.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the keys to recruit, train, and retain volunteers (use the document How to Recruit, Train, and Retain Volunteers as an outline).</li><li>Discuss The Volunteer Playbook by Nick Blevins.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706737472/uploads/Recruit_Train_and_Retain_Volunteers_PF072523.docx_abxoek.pdf">How to Recruit, Train, and Retain Volunteers</a><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Create a volunteer recruitment and training plan.</li><li>Begin training volunteers.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding developing a volunteer recruitment and training plan.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 9 | Volunteer Strategy

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jl0ea00nz3fg5qjvqz8th/ChurchPlantingSession10.mp4?rlkey=upkmn5bnfcvgta8c3t3qbjyis&amp;st=mothlgbq&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 10: Personal Leadership</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/250682391">Andy Stanley-Trust v. Suspicion</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/At-Your-Best-Priorities-Working/dp/0735291365">At Your Best </a>by Carey Nieuwhof and key takeaways.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jl0ea00nz3fg5qjvqz8th/ChurchPlantingSession10.mp4?rlkey=upkmn5bnfcvgta8c3t3qbjyis&amp;st=mothlgbq&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 10: Personal Leadership</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/250682391">Andy Stanley-Trust v. Suspicion</a></li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/At-Your-Best-Priorities-Working/dp/0735291365">At Your Best </a>by Carey Nieuwhof</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review volunteer recruitment and training progress.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the keys to being a healthy leader.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your takeaways from Andy’s talk on trust?&nbsp;</li><li>Are you a trustworthy leader? Do you fill the gaps with trust? why or why not?&nbsp;</li><li>What is essential for a healthy culture? (see the Creating a Healthy Culture resource)</li><li>What qualities and behaviors do you want to be true of every leader in your church?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you possess and model those qualities?&nbsp;</li><li>How will you identify and develop leaders who create the kind of healthy culture you want?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706737793/uploads/Creating_a_Healthy_Culture_LB072523.docx_ortjlm.pdf">Creating a Healthy Culture</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738088/uploads/Leadership_Development_Process_LB072523.docx_mos5wz.pdf">Leadership Development Process</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738357/uploads/Defining_and_Celebrating_Wins_LB072523.docx_aghnz9.pdf">Defining and Celebrating Wins</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738402/uploads/How_to_Address_and_Resolve_Conflict_LB072523.docx_zl4vhx.pdf">How to Address and Resolve Conflict</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738478/uploads/Helping_Leaders_Grow_LB072523.docx_g6hk3o.pdf">Helping Leaders Grow</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738651/uploads/Developing_Great_Leaders_LB072523.docx_jxjkun.pdf">Developing Great Leaders</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738704/uploads/SAMPLE__Journey_Church-Leader_Essentials_LB072523.docx_gerrmx.pdf">SAMPLE: Journey Church-Leader Essentials</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Create a Leadership Culture Expectations document (Leader Essentials)</li><li>Complete final prep for preview services.&nbsp; </li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding developing leaders and building a healthy culture.</li><li>Review their Leadership Culture Expectations document with them.</li><li>Confirm their prep for preview services is finalized and their meeting location is secured.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.&nbsp;</li></ol>

Session 10 | Personal Leadership

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otrtjdqknu18edhig6ips/ChurchPlantingSession11.mp4?rlkey=6h7xk9e9ie7h31uvczp5h2l7e&amp;st=6e6yw6z8&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 11: Generosity Culture</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738873/uploads/Growing_Giving_to_Fund_Ministry_DN080223.docx_p3ki8f.pdf">Growing Giving to Fund Ministry</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Rich-What-Have/dp/0310494877">How to Be Rich</a> by Andy Stanley and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706739132/uploads/How_to_Be_Rich___Takeaway_Notes_DN080123.docx_ngicqh.pdf">key takeaways</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otrtjdqknu18edhig6ips/ChurchPlantingSession11.mp4?rlkey=6h7xk9e9ie7h31uvczp5h2l7e&amp;st=6e6yw6z8&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 11: Generosity Culture</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706738873/uploads/Growing_Giving_to_Fund_Ministry_DN080223.docx_p3ki8f.pdf">Growing Giving to Fund Ministry</a></li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Rich-What-Have/dp/0310494877">How to Be Rich</a> by Andy Stanley</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review their progress on a Leadership Culture document and their final preparations for preview services.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss how to build systems that create a culture of generosity.</li><li>Discuss how to develop a teaching series plan for the year.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss How to Be Rich by Andy Stanley.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706739330/uploads/SAMPLE__Journey_Church-Donor_Communication_System_DN080123.docx_azttob.pdf">Journey Church-Donor Communication Systems</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706739525/uploads/Lake_Oconee-Culture_of_Generosity_DN080123.docx_snfmhe.pdf">Lake Oconee-Culture of Generosity</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1706739593/uploads/SAMPLE-LifeChurch-Receiving_the_Offering_DN080223.docx_wksict.pdf">LifeChurch-Receiving the Offering</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Develop donor systems (first-time, second-time, recurring, monthly, quarterly, annually).</li><li>Develop offering and financial accounting procedures.</li><li>Plan teaching series for the first three months.&nbsp;</li><li>Review benchmarks progress.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding developing a generosity culture.</li><li>Review their donor systems and offering/accounting procedures with them.</li><li>Review their benchmarks progress towards launching healthy.</li><li>Review their teaching series plan for the first three months.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 11 | Generosity Culture

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n8u7js5hrifslak2nsu3h/ChurchPlantingSession12.mp4?rlkey=48672ischl9yimnjzp5kar8sh&amp;st=5oea1zdb&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 12: Launch Sunday</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Visioneering-Discovering-Maintaining-Personal-Vision/dp/159052456X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0FbTGj3VNZzZcuSwLdot4Ps-JYapzbuaJ-LKdszgtdh43wvv7z4rh-9qUKxo__te0rnF1AGIraE83cVLdtVmtw.2MLitLulckKyULURtka7btDYd-msrMZFbUKaRMN2Txw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=694723311814&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=67&amp;hvlocphy=9011035&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=16100078694531447265--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=16100078694531447265&amp;hvtargid=kwd-305960649798&amp;hydadcr=8268_13544338&amp;keywords=visioneering+by+andy+stanley&amp;mcid=49881307c8aa335085361e3c5ce39a82&amp;qid=1752020365&amp;sr=8-1">Visioneering</a> by Andy Stanley and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1702686434/uploads/JustinEVisioneering_takeaway_notes_copyDN062623.docx_blkg1u.pdf">key takeaways</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Watch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n8u7js5hrifslak2nsu3h/ChurchPlantingSession12.mp4?rlkey=48672ischl9yimnjzp5kar8sh&amp;st=5oea1zdb&amp;dl=0">THIS</a> video - Session 12: Launch Sunday</li><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Visioneering-Discovering-Maintaining-Personal-Vision/dp/159052456X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0FbTGj3VNZzZcuSwLdot4Ps-JYapzbuaJ-LKdszgtdh43wvv7z4rh-9qUKxo__te0rnF1AGIraE83cVLdtVmtw.2MLitLulckKyULURtka7btDYd-msrMZFbUKaRMN2Txw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=694723311814&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=67&amp;hvlocphy=9011035&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=16100078694531447265--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=16100078694531447265&amp;hvtargid=kwd-305960649798&amp;hydadcr=8268_13544338&amp;keywords=visioneering+by+andy+stanley&amp;mcid=49881307c8aa335085361e3c5ce39a82&amp;qid=1752020365&amp;sr=8-1">Visioneering</a> by Andy Stanley</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review their progress on defining and tracking Circle Strategy Metrics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss their Launch Sunday plans and how to evaluate post-launch.</li><li>Discuss their volunteer training and preparation for Launch Sunday.</li><li>Discuss Visioneering by Andy Stanley.<ul><li>What are your top three takeaways from this book?</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Review homework assignments for this month.</li><li>Identify and discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Homework: </h3><ol><li>Refine Launch Sunday plans.</li><li>Refine volunteer training for Launch Sunday.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Review their Launch Sunday and guest follow-up plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Review their post-launch evaluation plans.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li><li>Ask how progress is coming on their launch team coaching plan.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for upcoming call.&nbsp;</li></ol>

Session 12 | Launch Sunday

<h2>Year 2 | Sessions</h2><ol><li>Session 13: Leadership Culture</li><li>Session 14: Staff Culture</li><li>Session 15: Trusting Culture</li><li>Session 16: Organizational Lifecycles</li><li>Session 17: Breaking Growth Barriers</li><li>Session 18: Developing Leaders</li><li>Session 19: The Health of the Leader</li><li>Session 20: Preaching: Preparing Irresistible Sermons</li><li>Session 21: Preaching: Delivering Irresistible Sermons</li><li>Session 22: Circle Strategy: Going Wide</li><li>Session 23: Circle Strategy: Going Deep</li><li>Session 24: Setting Future Direction</li></ol>

YEAR 2

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727031461/uploads/Pat_Lencioni_-_Create_Clarity_Exercise_off2ky.pdf">Create Clarity Exercise</a></li><li>Review | Patrick Lencioni - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529">The Advantage</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727031479/uploads/Patrick_Lencioni_-_The_Advantage_Model_and_Summary_ygprtk.pdf">overview</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2HoDH4yVsp7OvJW2XV22As3n9ZQaKTRCEftK_t0fo7kN5FJsDygM-53jSzYVTjIwoZCHI4yx-9Iko6xNIOQyi1HzSZ8WROaCbV6eL_stnLC4R12v3h0l9WvRwO4LnmlWeEoAkfRtAhV-BZYRJ-eyt_5K5BiDd3VsWt4aKvuSjljP88wZmRfhYNNySDf2ybOCq15LhviYQK2lvjtjnVkmMR3FoUsCVEWTEa62Wv5UrL4.kzs8fcfyF45ftLMNO1xXzg1v_55VDXl5sT2kMqeL4Gs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=604487257095&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9010766&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=12020229543330514612&amp;hvtargid=kwd-337672704454&amp;hydadcr=22593_13493352&amp;keywords=the+advantage+-+patrick+lencioni&amp;qid=1727103227&amp;sr=8-1">The Advantage</a> by Patrick Lencioni.</li><li>Complete | The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727031563/uploads/Pat_Lencioni_-_Create_Clarity_Exercise_rfgheg.pdf">Create Clarity Exercise</a> (Do not discuss this with your church leaders before the group call)</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ol><ol start="2"><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review their evaluation of public services and their volunteer system.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ol><ol start="3"><li>Discuss the book, The Advantage.&nbsp;<ul><li>Discuss how to build a cohesive leadership team.</li><li>Have each church planter present their answers to the Create Clarity Exercise (2 minutes each).</li><li>Discuss how to create organizational clarity and reinforce it through systems.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to over-communicate and celebrate clarity.</li><li>Are there other key takeaways you want to mention?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li></ol><ol start="4"><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://omny.fm/shows/andy-stanley-leadership-podcast/openhanded-leadership-from-the-vault">Why Openhanded Leadership Is Key to a Healthy Culture</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Improve your Create Clarity Exercise and prepare a plan to facilitate this exercise with your key leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Present this plan to your coach for review.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding developing a leadership team.</li><li>Review their plans to facilitate the Create Clarity Exercise with their leaders.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 13 | Leadership Culture

<ol><li>Pray for the group.</li><li>Review | Watch Patrick Lencioni’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/1014868576/eb8cee4c2a?share=copy">How to Build a Great Team</a></li><li>Review | Watch Patrick Lencioni’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/575386322">Overview of Working Genius</a></li><li>Review | Patrick Lencioni - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Cultivate/dp/1119209595">The Ideal Team Player</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727446886/uploads/Ideal_Team_Player_Summary_1_yr9gms.pdf">overview</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Cultivate/dp/1119209595">Ideal Team Player </a>by Patrick Lencioni.</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CDkgCxkLnxh079lF8f4FyHnxZ?domain=vimeo.com">How to Build a Great Team</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Watch | Patrick Lencioni’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/575386322">Overview of Working Genius</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol start="5"><li>Record Pressure Point(s)</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review their Create Clarity Exercise and if they’ve started facilitating this conversation with their leaders.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, Ideal Team Player.&nbsp;<ul><li>What qualities are non-negotiable for you in staff hires or volunteer leaders?</li><li>How do you identify those qualities?&nbsp;</li><li>How do you get the right people in the right seats on the bus?</li><li>What do you do when a current leader doesn’t possess those qualities or is in the wrong seat?</li><li>Are there other key takeaways you want to mention?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727447453/uploads/Ideal_Team_Player_Summary_1_ughwgo.pdf">Ideal Team Player Summary</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727447730/uploads/How_to_Have_a_1_on_1_Meeting_with_a_Leader_fhqcv1.pdf">How to Have a One on One Meeting with a Leader</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727448035/uploads/SAMPLE-Meeting_Agenda_VK072823PF.docx_kuxfdu_nc07jo.pdf">SAMPLE - Meeting Agenda</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727448058/uploads/Rick_Holliday-Getting_the_Right_People_On_Your_Team-Outline_scwwte.pdf">Getting the Right People on Your Team</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727448188/uploads/Rick_Holliday-Principles_of_Hiring_and_Firing-Outline_jenyrw.pdf">Principles of Hiring and Firing</a></li><li>Staff Culture and Care <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/1014367766/155882ad3c?share=copy">VIDEO</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727651972/uploads/Staff_Culture_And_Care_xnzc8l.pdf">DOC</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727448975/uploads/Ideal_Team_Player_Interview_Questions_ntmfst.pdf">Ideal Team Player Interview Questions</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727449028/uploads/Pat_Lencioni_-_Ideal_Team_Player_Hiring_Guide_zbevzl.pdf">Ideal Team Player Hiring Guide</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1727449091/uploads/Staff_Covenant_awsaa4.pdf">EXAMPLE: Staff Covenant</a></li></ul><h3>Homework: </h3><ol><li>Complete the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.workinggenius.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw-5y1BhC-ARIsAAM_oKniDhMJgHvj1dWAvJkpp1BqHj402YPDDTB8vrBEiux1SHgXXzUVORoaApIXEALw_wcB">Working Genius Assessment</a> for yourself</li><li>Discuss your results with your coach.&nbsp;</li></ol>

Coaching Call | Facilitation Notes

<ul><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss any questions they have regarding identifying great potential leaders.</li><li>Review their Working Genius assessment results. Discover how they can build a team around them to compensate for their weaknesses.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ul>

Session 14 | Staff Culture

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | Andy Stanley’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andystanley.com/podcast/april-2024-the-importance-of-trust-in-leadership/">The Importance of Trust in Leadership</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1729784498/uploads/Andy_Stanley-_The_Importance_of_Trust_in_Leadership_Guide_1_ya94tz.pdf">key takeaways</a></li><li>Preview | Patrick Lencioni's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m-S3In8lXHSPxHFwaOT8Tc02zw7IcGxTr1PqQzSdt5ZxxLR83-viOPtFOvUK834LemiKjPTFUqBXFUjJwtNBNuyAloKECJ8DnztL5i4vhJKMOpOKrC08ZV20tj0-wZMkiKvFLDQoWTvLKz1S_wSuFofZD799-m75aCn2xamiK84eZJXSkbKqmnInJvPjVpsqscJeUNniohfO0Qf_qxPNwJH296INxFcVeA7oDKnrHVA._C5uJcInqqhAW4Skw9WEpKp-RI88G-dSairmn2_v8KI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=695300157981&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=67&amp;hvlocphy=9011015&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=2523088276788873855--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=2523088276788873855&amp;hvtargid=kwd-315136521325&amp;hydadcr=21909_13324147&amp;keywords=5+dysfunctions+of+a+team+book&amp;mcid=58018d69806934789572fcf33464d3a1&amp;qid=1752601890&amp;sr=8-1">5 Dysfunctions of a Team</a> book and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1729782794/uploads/Five_Dysfunctions_Book_Overview_gxzzjw.pdf">overview</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | Patrick Lencioni's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m-S3In8lXHSPxHFwaOT8Tc02zw7IcGxTr1PqQzSdt5ZxxLR83-viOPtFOvUK834LemiKjPTFUqBXFUjJwtNBNuyAloKECJ8DnztL5i4vhJKMOpOKrC08ZV20tj0-wZMkiKvFLDQoWTvLKz1S_wSuFofZD799-m75aCn2xamiK84eZJXSkbKqmnInJvPjVpsqscJeUNniohfO0Qf_qxPNwJH296INxFcVeA7oDKnrHVA._C5uJcInqqhAW4Skw9WEpKp-RI88G-dSairmn2_v8KI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=695300157981&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=67&amp;hvlocphy=9011015&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=2523088276788873855--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=2523088276788873855&amp;hvtargid=kwd-315136521325&amp;hydadcr=21909_13324147&amp;keywords=5+dysfunctions+of+a+team+book&amp;mcid=58018d69806934789572fcf33464d3a1&amp;qid=1752601890&amp;sr=8-1">5 Dysfunctions of a Team</a></li><li>Listen | Andy Stanley’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andystanley.com/podcast/april-2024-the-importance-of-trust-in-leadership/">The Importance of Trust in Leadership</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1729784498/uploads/Andy_Stanley-_The_Importance_of_Trust_in_Leadership_Guide_1_ya94tz.pdf">key takeaways</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review their Working Genius results and learnings. Have they helped you as you identify and/or develop leaders?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team.&nbsp;<ul><li>Which of the five dysfunctions do you believe your team is currently strong in?</li><li>Which of the five dysfunctions are a current issue for your team?</li><li>How do you plan to address your team’s dysfunctions?</li><li>Are there other key takeaways you want to mention?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the Andy Stanley podcast.&nbsp;<ul><li>What key takeaways do you have from the podcast?</li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li>Andy Stanley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://omny.fm/shows/andy-stanley-leadership-podcast/from-the-vault-keystone-habits">Keystone Habits</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1quzjaPe62TfBLCwMaXC5eZ4TwvvrRFKo/view?usp=drive_link">overview</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li>Carey Nieuwhof - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://careynieuwhof.com/guide-on-how-to-create-an-amazing-church-culture/">5 Essential Building Blocks of a Healthy Church Culture</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ul><li>Identify your team’s greatest dysfunction. Discuss it with your coach.</li></ul>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss their team’s greatest dysfunction and how they can address it.</li><li>Discuss how they can apply the keystone habits principle from Andy Stanley’s podcast to their team and church culture. </li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 15 | Trusting Culture

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vMJn51urGnZR2ijB6QZVKADFYP6ciVIT/view?usp=drive_link">Lifecycles</a> - Les McKeown</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Synergist-Lead-Your-Predictable-Success/dp/0230120555">The Synergist</a> - Les McKeown</li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Synergist-Lead-Your-Predictable-Success/dp/0230120555">The Synergist</a> by Les McKeown</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/1022964573/98ae246e3d">Lifecycles</a> by Les McKeown</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review how their conversations went regarding a personal care plan.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the Lifecycles video.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the video?</li><li>What stage is your church currently in? What are you experiencing that indicates that?</li><li>What changes need to happen to get to the next stage? What’s going to make that difficult?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, The Synergist.&nbsp;<ul><li>Are you a Visionary, Operator, Processor, or Synergist?&nbsp;</li><li>What styles (V,O,P,S) are on your team?&nbsp;</li><li>Is there a style missing from your team that you will need to go to the next lifecycle as an organization?</li><li>Do you have any other key takeaways from the book?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li>Andy Stanley&nbsp;- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aiT8uhdUq1XhV2QdQe2Bm1mr7xaJx6bo/view?usp=drive_link">Don’t Be That Couch</a>&nbsp; and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w75NaCWcet_TjyzVQqeSn_BOT4OuEAil/edit">overview</a> </li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li>What Got You Here Won’t Get You There&nbsp;by Marshall Goldsmith</li><li>The E-Myth Revisited&nbsp;by Michael Gerber</li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ul><li>Identify which style you are (V,O,P,S) and which stage your church is in.</li><li>Discuss these findings with your coach.&nbsp;</li></ul>

<ul><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss what stage their church is in and what the next stage will look like. </li><li>Discuss the styles they and their team possess. Are they missing any styles they need? How can these styles best work together?</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ul>

Session 16 | Organizational Lifecycles

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emBE3iwEnR8&amp;t=290s">Unseminary Podcast Interview</a> with Warren Bird and Carl George</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Break-Growth-Barriers-Opportunities/dp/0801092469/ref=asc_df_0801092469?mcid=18d06d7b08a0373fb86196d245280f05&amp;hvocijid=3340282834361279949-0801092469-&amp;hvexpln=73&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=721245378154&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=3340282834361279949&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9011035&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435178618&amp;psc=1">How to Break Growth Barriers</a> book and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1734302294/uploads/How_To_Break_Growth_Barriers_-_Takeaway_Notes.docx_y8esje.pdf">key takeaways</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Break-Growth-Barriers-Opportunities/dp/0801092469">How to Break Growth Barriers</a> by Warren Bird and Carl George</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emBE3iwEnR8&amp;t=290s">Unseminary Podcast Interview</a> with Warren Bird and Carl George</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol start="5"><li>Record Pressure Point(s).</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review progress from the 5 Dysfunctions homework.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, How to Break Growth Barriers.&nbsp;<ul><li>What is the greatest growth barrier you are currently facing?&nbsp;</li><li>What will be the biggest obstacle to you breaking through that barrier?</li><li>What changes do you need to personally make in your leadership to help your church break through this barrier?</li><li>Are there other key takeaways you want to mention?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources: </h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdzxrmFy8Lc">Breaking the 200 Barrier in Church Growth</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrjkR8Jl7Hw">Why Most Churches Don’t Break the 200 Attendance Mark</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://careynieuwhof.com/how-pastoral-care-stunts-the-growth-of-most-churches/">Pastoral Care for Healthy Churches</a> </li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Develop a plan to overcome identified obstacles to their growth.</li><li>Discuss this plan with your coach.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;</li></ol><ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?&nbsp;</li></ul><ol start="2"><li>Discuss what growth barrier they are currently facing.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss their plan to overcome the identified obstacles to growth.</li><li>Discuss the group call.</li></ol><ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul><ol start="5"><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 17 | Breaking Growth Barriers

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/1061354164/4992421481?share=copy">How to Build a Culture of Leadership at Your Church</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Developing-Leaders-Depends/dp/1400247225/ref=asc_df_1400247225?mcid=6feed75a41403a98885d855159139277&amp;hvocijid=4117695384594936650-1400247225-&amp;hvexpln=73&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=721245378154&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=4117695384594936650&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9011035&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435177338&amp;psc=1">The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders</a> by John C. Maxwell</li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Developing-Leaders-Depends-ebook/dp/B0BZ7QZQJ6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MYWW866UVWKQ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4mp-uLtABTwVOJqfM7O8WMrGGqJGsn-YqLDID9rsEYn6M4-EVbzamNvE3iOGM_ENKFMDT7kd21-THJZB82IUt7kipKyaCJo0IYa0jydITKskVPjmb5X3XC3BsS_XN6ckdfuThHGGqCJwtiRtvhkQ7O51WV-o2m_4fRjtVcCJFFGPAvI3HmmQxe1VOWzCG7pL2rhui-2A09cj0YpzP5djyO-XyuFhgYB4XQLY7jnyi8I.fZHLBm-ra9JC2zjLXda0aRePtrf7LPrW-rFTrVEH0BI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=The+Ultimate+Guide+to+Developing+Leaders&amp;qid=1744136725&amp;sprefix=the+ultimate+guide+to+developing+leaders%2Caps%2C79&amp;sr=8-1">The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders</a> by John Maxwell</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/1061354164/4992421481?share=copy">How to Build a Culture of Leadership at Your Church</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review progress from their breaking church growth barriers homework.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, The Ultimate Guide to Develop Leaders.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the book?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the Leadership Development Group approach to developing leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ZOIQz8SYW18qlW0caNrQQCCZtMhhRXu/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=116696040731029514580&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">Three Styles of Leadership</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17xvlbCk1Q443vcvbxnzuWZoReHJlLGBC/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=116696040731029514580&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">Overview of LDG</a></li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCodO9WGyj62ChhB4_0egnxi_rQZZ13N/view?usp=drive_link">LDG Session 1 Leader Guide</a></li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvw7dfPsUg-5eHzOrHneOKt84suPLwUM/view?usp=drive_link">LDG Session 1 Leader Book Takeaways</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ul><li>Create a leadership development plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the plan with your coach.</li></ul>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss what leadership development challenges they currently face.</li><li>Discuss their plan to develop leaders.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 18 | Developing Leaders

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNjF9ElR-v4">Learn How to Slow Down</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Strengthening-Soul-Your-Leadership-Transforming/dp/083084645X/ref=asc_df_083084645X?mcid=f2ef0ff567c03c21a9416703cd4a8e9d&amp;hvocijid=14816710800589308299-083084645X-&amp;hvexpln=73&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=721245378154&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14816710800589308299&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=1015249&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435177138&amp;psc=1">Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership</a> by Ruth Haley Barton</li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Strengthening-Soul-Your-Leadership-Transforming/dp/083084645X/ref=asc_df_083084645X?mcid=f2ef0ff567c03c21a9416703cd4a8e9d&amp;hvocijid=14816710800589308299-083084645X-&amp;hvexpln=73&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=721245378154&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14816710800589308299&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=1015249&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435177138&amp;psc=1">Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership</a> by Ruth Haley Barton</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNjF9ElR-v4">Learn How to Slow Down</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review progress from their leadership development homework.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the book?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the How to Learn to Slow Down video.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the video?</li><li>How healthy are you physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally right now?</li><li>What rhythms or habits do you need to put in your life to get or stay healthy?&nbsp;</li><li>How can you divert daily, withdraw weekly, and abandon annually to restore your soul?</li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vTCchQvZNlznb24R9K-C_3tS36SR2tq4/view?usp=drive_link">When Work and Family Collide Interview</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.newchurches.com/resource/loving-your-family-while-living-on-mission/">Loving Your Family While Leading on Mission</a></li><li>Andy Stanley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnlFRBe9pM_Yg8QADJY3WBRrM-SIC7cH/view?usp=drive_link">Soul Care</a></li><li>Andy Stanley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTr5w4PokAU">Choosing to Cheat</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Develop a plan for your personal care that includes daily, weekly, and annual work finish lines. Discuss this plan with your spouse and schedule it on your calendar.</li><li>Plan a one-week vacation with your spouse/family for the next year.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss your plans for your personal care with your coach.&nbsp;</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the challenges they are currently facing with soul care.&nbsp;</li><li>Review and discuss their plan to remain healthy in all facets.</li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 19 | The Health of the Leader

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wmRG_SLHCp5FD45vb12njue8NynrZ1o3/view?usp=drive_link">Good to Great Preaching</a> (23:30-40:30) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wmRG_SLHCp5FD45vb12njue8NynrZ1o3/view?usp=drive_link"> </a>* We’ll watch the first half of the video next month</li><li>Review | Chapter 4 (Preaching) from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EGqCubK-odg_7a4fBn0g3ENz6Yx8eErg/view">A Church Every Community Needs</a></li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | Chapter 4, The Church Should Never Bore People from the Bible, from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EGqCubK-odg_7a4fBn0g3ENz6Yx8eErg/view?usp=drive_link">A Church Every Community Needs</a></li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wmRG_SLHCp5FD45vb12njue8NynrZ1o3/view?usp=drive_link">Good to Great Preaching</a> (23:30-40:30)<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wmRG_SLHCp5FD45vb12njue8NynrZ1o3/view?usp=drive_link"> </a>* We’ll watch the first half of the video next month</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review progress from their leadership development homework.</li></ul></li><li>This month we’re focusing on preparing sermons. Spend time discussing the keys to preparing engaging messages.&nbsp;<ul><li>What key takeaways do you have from the video and book chapter you reviewed?</li><li>Discuss how to plan sermon series and topics in advance.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to prepare messages at least three weeks in advance of delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to write messages that connect with both churched and unchurched people.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to evaluate your message content before you deliver it. </li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.irresistible.church/spaces/14260716/content">Preaching Masterclass (Sessions 1-5)</a> - Andy Stanley</li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sPvVBM69SxwwGKvSRL3Mg16NaWCzRZE4/view?usp=drive_link">Communication</a> - Jeff Henderson</li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Send a written (but not yet delivered) sermon to your coach for feedback.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)? </li></ul></li><li>Discuss what their preaching preparation habits and rhythms are and how they can improve.</li><li>Discuss your feedback on the sermon they submitted to you for review. </li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 20 | Preaching: Preparing Irresistible Sermons 

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wmRG_SLHCp5FD45vb12njue8NynrZ1o3/view?usp=drive_link">Good to Great Preaching</a> (0:00-23:30)</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Communicating-Change-Seven-Irresistible-Communication/dp/1590525140">Communicating for a Change</a> - Andy Stanley</li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Communicating-Change-Seven-Irresistible-Communication/dp/1590525140">Communicating for a Change</a> by Andy Stanley</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wmRG_SLHCp5FD45vb12njue8NynrZ1o3/view?usp=drive_link">Good to Great Preaching</a> (0:00-23:30)</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review the feedback they received from their prepared sermon and how it was helpful. </li></ul></li><li>This month we’re focusing on delivering sermons. Spend time discussing the keys to communicating in an engaging way.&nbsp;<ul><li>What key takeaways do you have from the book you read and video you watched?</li><li>Discuss how to deliver sermons with limited or no notes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to deliver an introduction that has everyone wanting to hear more.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to engage unchurched people in your sermons.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to bring the Scripture alive and make it personal as you speak.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to close messages with inspiration and motivation to move people to take their next step of faith. </li></ul></li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li><li>Pray together.</li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.irresistible.church/spaces/14260716/content">Preaching Masterclass (Sessions 6-12)</a> - Andy Stanley</li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfnBgGiU8i_YO_XOKgrmfKdBqfbfLVQKHL-e0kXjx88/edit?usp=drive_linkhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfnBgGiU8i_YO_XOKgrmfKdBqfbfLVQKHL-e0kXjx88/edit?usp=drive_link">ASLP with John Maxwell - Mastering Communication</a> </li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Create a system to get regular feedback on your messages.&nbsp;</li><li>Send video (preferably) or audio of a recently preached message to your coach for feedback.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)? </li></ul></li><li>Discuss what their system is for consistent feedback on their message content and delivery.</li><li>Discuss your feedback on the sermon they submitted to you for review. </li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 21 | Preaching: Delivering Irresistible Sermons 

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsL5MSPwiENtRtvvOoTBOvFo2BZCX9HJ/view?usp=drive_link">Neighborhood to Kitchen (Circle Strategy)</a> - Matt Johnson</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996">Good to Great</a> - Jim Collins</li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996">Good to Great</a> by Jim Collins</li><li>Watch | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsL5MSPwiENtRtvvOoTBOvFo2BZCX9HJ/view?usp=drive_link">Neighborhood to Kitchen (Circle Strategy)</a> by Matt Johnson</li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review any progress or thoughts regarding their learnings from the preaching feedback and sessions.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the Going Wide side of the Circle Strategy.&nbsp;<ul><li>How to utilize Starting Point and Baptism as steps in the “Be a Guide” path. Explain how to use baptisms to celebrate wins.</li><li>What steps are working well for your church on the Going Wide side? How do you measure that?</li><li>Where are you struggling to make progress? How are you trying to address it?</li><li>If you could make progress in one area of the Going Wide side, what would it be? Why?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the value and practicality of having a clear, effective dashboard to measure progress. (Use the sample dashboard as an example.)<ul><li>Discuss how and why you choose primary metrics.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to track and update monthly.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to use the dashboard with your team, staff, and board.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, Good to Great.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the book?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Uuk64UARaLBaKceEYcm84qx6UeGPMfO/view?usp=drive_link">Strategy Metrics Defined</a> </li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T9wK3t8WBXcgCkUKGeWi1kC5Ny_nhrI5/view?usp=drive_link">Journey Metrics</a> </li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gsEYq69jgJhF1NKuLbFy2CsboMi7yFsE/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=116696040731029514580&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">Journey Dashboard</a> </li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li>Starting Point Overview <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcwn4PWC1qwUER_eDaWo_GSwLzC7Crpq/view?usp=drive_link">AUDIO</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awhXnSy1qNV6g_sRIA7AQcgQwxNMDbpq/view?usp=drive_link">PDF</a></li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jbdxJQ-wuZidDFgCj5lzh5Kq2DJy9hVZ/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=116696040731029514580&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">Baptism Video Instructions</a> </li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn2R88CBliw">Baptism Video</a> </li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZtiiskNSkAm7Yit0S_8OCOyr73rjRKcF/view?usp=drive_link">Community Groups Dashboard</a> </li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s1zx7MDN4S51lnYjqT2qweUwzOK3U3e-/view?usp=drive_link">Decatur City Dashboard</a> </li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Create your dashboard for the Going Wide side of the Circle Strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Define your primary metrics for each step on this side. Develop a plan to measure and track progress.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss what you create with your coach.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss where they are winning and struggling on the Going Wide side of the Circle Strategy. </li><li>Discuss the dashboard and metrics they have created to measure their progress on the Going Wide side. </li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 22 | Circle Strategy: Going Wide

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | Andy Stanley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/823808024/492b575241?share=copy">Five Faith Catalysts</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818686/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-DeepAndWide-Five_Faith_Catalysts_-_copyDN062223.docx_liyouy.pdf">overview</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Measure-What-Matters-Google-Foundation/dp/0525536221">Measure What Matters</a> - John Doerr</li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Measure-What-Matters-Google-Foundation/dp/0525536221">Measure What Matters</a> - John Doerr</li><li>Watch | Andy Stanley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/823808024/492b575241?share=copy">Five Faith Catalysts</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/do3xwjhta/raw/upload/v1687818686/uploads/JustinEAndy_Stanley-DeepAndWide-Five_Faith_Catalysts_-_copyDN062223.docx_liyouy.pdf">overview</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review any progress or thoughts regarding their Circle Strategy - Going Wide learnings.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the Going Deep side of the Circle Strategy.&nbsp;<ul><li>Where are you struggling to make progress? How are you trying to address it?</li><li>If you could make progress in one area of the Going Deep side, what would it be? Why?</li><li>Discuss the beliefs and behaviors of a “disciple” of Jesus. How does this clarity inform our approach to discipleship?</li><li>Discuss the purpose of groups, the barriers to people connecting, and ways to overcome those barriers.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss why developing leaders is essential for your church. What are ways you can systematize leadership development? Discuss the LDG approach as an option. </li></ul></li><li>Discuss the value and practicality of having a clear, effective dashboard to measure progress. (Use the sample dashboard as an example.)<ul><li>Discuss how and why you choose primary metrics.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss how to track and update monthly.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the video, Five Faith Catalysts, by Andy Stanley.&nbsp;<ul><li>Share how the five faith catalysts are reflected in the Circle Strategy. </li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, Measure What Matters.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the book?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li><li>Note: this book content contains additional preparation for next month’s topic.&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://series.northpointministries.org/five-things/big-faith">Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Uuk64UARaLBaKceEYcm84qx6UeGPMfO/view?usp=drive_link">Strategy Metrics Defined</a> </li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T9wK3t8WBXcgCkUKGeWi1kC5Ny_nhrI5/view?usp=drive_link">Journey Metrics</a> </li><li>EXAMPLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gsEYq69jgJhF1NKuLbFy2CsboMi7yFsE/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=116696040731029514580&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">Journey Dashboard</a> </li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ol><li>Create your dashboard for the Going Deep side of the Circle Strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Define your primary metrics for each step on this side. Develop a plan to measure and track progress.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss what you create with your coach.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss where they are winning and struggling on the Going Deep side of the Circle Strategy. </li><li>Discuss the dashboard and metrics they have created to measure their progress on the Going Deep side. </li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss Pressure Points.</li><li>Assign pre-group work for the upcoming call.</li></ol>

Session 23 | Circle Strategy: Going Deep

<ol><li>Pray for your group.</li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vLF-_Otczb_p8Zcwm_dyZQHCNAASRIQD/view?usp=drive_link">StratOp Overview</a></li><li>Review | StratOp Tools <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Svqb6MTFDf_9IkU53jbgZesi4RcNBEk3/view?usp=drive_link">1</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dF7mn95LrhQNd_gcnBK0_doBXXKh3IN7/view?usp=drive_link">2</a></li><li>Review | ASLP Four Disciplines of Execution <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andystanley.com/podcast/the-four-disciplines-of-execution-part-1/">Part 1</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andystanley.com/podcast/january-2020-the-four-disciplines-of-execution-part-2/">Part 2</a></li><li>Review | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Execution-Achieving-Wildly-Important/dp/145162705X">Four Disciplines of Execution</a> by Chris McChesney</li></ol>

<ol><li>Read | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Execution-Achieving-Wildly-Important/dp/145162705X">Four Disciplines of Execution</a> by Chris McChesney</li><li>Listen | ASLP Four Disciplines of Execution <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andystanley.com/podcast/the-four-disciplines-of-execution-part-1/">Part 1</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andystanley.com/podcast/january-2020-the-four-disciplines-of-execution-part-2/">Part 2</a></li><li>Answer | The assessment questions below at least 48 hours before our group call.</li></ol>

<ol><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review any progress or thoughts regarding their Circle Strategy - Going Deep learnings.</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the StratOp process and how to use the tools to define their next step for their church.&nbsp;<ul><li>Discuss how to define their OKRs for the next year.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss tools in the process they could use now.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss that ICN will come and do this process for them in the next two years.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, Four Disciplines of Execution.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the book?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss the coaching process over the past two years.&nbsp;<ul><li>Identify and celebrate wins.&nbsp;</li><li>Thank coaches and participants.&nbsp;</li><li>Explain that their one on one coach will be available for the next year as needed. This is the last group call.&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ol>

<h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li>StratOp Tools <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Svqb6MTFDf_9IkU53jbgZesi4RcNBEk3/view?usp=drive_link">1</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dF7mn95LrhQNd_gcnBK0_doBXXKh3IN7/view?usp=drive_link">2</a></li></ul><h3>Homework:</h3><ul><li>Complete the coaching program evaluation survey provided for you in L5.&nbsp;</li><li>Reflect on how God has used this coaching program and your personal coach to add value to you and your church.&nbsp;</li><li>Share your reflections with your coach.</li></ul>

<ol><li>Check-in &amp; get updates.&nbsp;<ul><li>How are you doing spiritually?</li><li>How’s your marriage and family?&nbsp;</li><li>How’s your health (physical, emotional, and mental)? </li></ul></li><li>Discuss where they are winning and struggling as they move into the next year.&nbsp; </li><li>Discuss what’s been most valuable from the coaching program. </li><li>Discuss the group call.<ul><li>What was most helpful in the group call? What questions or concerns do you have from the call?</li></ul></li><li>Discuss your availability with them for the next year.</li></ol>

Session 24 | Setting Future Direction

<ul><li>Pray for your group. </li><li>Review | How to Build a Culture of Leadership at Your Church <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/1061354164/4992421481?share=copy">VIDEO </a></li><li>Review | The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders book</li></ul>

<ul><li>Read The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders by John Maxwell </li><li>Watch How to Build a Culture of Leadership at Your Church <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1061354164/4992421481">VIDEO</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RvCqbu0HH8AMskuDQeUh7Czr0Ka6bRla/view?usp=drive_link"> </a></li><li>Answer these questions before the group call: </li></ul>Record Pressure Points.

<ul><li>Get quick updates from participants.<ul><li>What progress have you made since our last call?&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul> <ul><li>Review the homework from the last call.<ul><li>Briefly review progress from their breaking church growth barriers homework. </li></ul></li><li>Discuss the book, The Ultimate Guide to Develop Leaders.&nbsp;<ul><li>What are your key takeaways from the book?&nbsp;</li><li>What are three ways you will apply your learnings from this book to your current situation? </li></ul></li><li>Discuss the Leadership Development Group approach to developing leaders. </li><li>Identify and discuss any Pressure Points.</li></ul> Pray together.

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