{"id":4385,"date":"2021-04-09T19:30:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T19:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wesleyan.ca\/?page_id=4385"},"modified":"2023-08-30T19:55:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T19:55:21","slug":"plant-a-church","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wesleyan.ca\/plant-a-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant A Church"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#39abe1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;196&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; meta_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,153,224,0.76)&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(14,73,111,0.85)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#39abe1&#8243; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;1deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;20%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/wesleyan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waves-crashing.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;140px||20px|&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;42px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/wesleyan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Church-Planting.mp4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;640px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why Plant a Church With The Wesleyan Church of Canada?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Hi there!\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0Mark Parker,\u00a0Director\u00a0of Church Planting\/Multiplication\u00a0for The Wesleyan Church of Canada.\u00a0\u00a0Are you considering church planting? Maybe as a Layperson or Pastor, you\u2019re curious and seeking discernment.\u00a0 You\u00a0may\u00a0have a clear call and specific vision to plant a church. Either way, we want to walk alongside you and help you take the next step as you plant the church God has called you to.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The task of planting a successful church is not easy. When you plant with\u00a0The Wesleyan Church of Canada (TWCC),\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be able to implement proven systems that will help increase the long-term success and health of your church plant so more people will have the opportunity to place their faith in Jesus.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0also receive:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Practical training and resources to help you launch faster.<\/span><span><sup><\/sup><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Financial resources and church planting grants.<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Tested strategies contextualized to your model and community.<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Personalized\u00a0training,\u00a0coaching and leadership development.<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Pastoral Benefit plans.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>More importantly,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be part of a family with other experienced church planters and mentors to support you, enthusiastic partners who want to see you succeed.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Wesleyan Church of Canada\u00a0is\u00a0passionate about\u00a0helping\u00a0people meet, know and follow Jesus.\u00a0Our vision is to see lives, churches, and communities transformed through the hope and holiness of Jesus Christ.\u00a0\u00a0TWCC\u00a0believes we need all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of people. These new churches are not only new places where people can worship, but they are new outposts designed to reach the lost and make disciples that make disciples.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For over\u00a050\u00a0years\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0helped church planters like you bring life change to communities in\u00a0Canada and the state of Maine. We have\u00a0a\u00a0high success rate of planting healthy, life-giving churches.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;We are relationally devoted&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;36px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Christian maturity is relationally driven.\u00a0Yet many pastors are lonely and feel ill-equipped to lead in their local church.\u00a0TWCC\u00a0churches are not in\u00a0competition but\u00a0committed to collaboration. We believe we are better together than we could ever be apart. One of the greatest strengths is our devotion to one another.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;We are culturally diverse&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;36px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.13.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>People from all ethnicities and cultures are loved by God and are the focus of His redemptive plan. TWCC celebrates every opportunity to form friendships and ministries for sharing the gospel with Canada\u2019s diverse and growing ethno-cultural populations.\u00a0 We prayerfully consider how our relational, social and gospel strategies will enfold Christians from diverse backgrounds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wesleyan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pathway-in-forest-2KWRW7N-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pathway-in-forest-2KWRW7N&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|30px||30px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Your Pathway to planting<\/h3>\n<p><span>TWCC\u00a0provides a clear pathway for you to plant a new church.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Your first steps\u00a0&#8211; let\u2019s get to know each other<\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span>We want to walk alongside you throughout your church planting journey. Please connect with us by scrolling down to the bottom of this page and filling out the form. We would love to hear what God has been stirring in your heart and answer any questions you have.<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span>Check us out!\u00a0Discover what The Wesleyan Church is all about and discern whether you have an affinity with TWC by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesleyan.ca\/about\"><strong>clicking here<\/strong><\/a><span>.\u00a0 If you have any church polity, theological, lifestyle, or practical questions, it\u2019s best to get them answered early on in the planting process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Find out about your aptitude and readiness for starting a new church by taking our <em>free initial assessment<\/em>. 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During our full assessment, trained assessors will help you discern your calling,\u00a0your\u00a0fit in ministry and\u00a0your\u00a0capacity to be the lead pastor on a planting team.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span><strong>Pre-Launch<\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span>Following your full assessment, we\u2019ll collaborate with you and share our proven best practices and the multiple training options.\u00a0\u00a0We\u2019ll discuss compensation, funding and explain what church planting grants might be available.\u00a0 We\u2019ll teach you how to raise funds and recruit your launch team.\u00a0\u00a0We can even help with the creative aspects of your church plant such as naming, branding, logo development and getting your website up and running.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span><strong>Launch<\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span>The support\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0end here. Now the real fun begins! 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