We greatly value our partnerships with Regions and continue to develop our relationships. Our primary resource for Regions is the Regional Policy Playbook.

The entire "Playbook" (downloadable in a PDF format) includes the following information:

I. Introduction to the New Church Movement

II. Biblical Theology of Mission

III. Definitions and Components

IV. The Ideal Regional New Church Committee

V. Ministry Plans and Policies for Projects

                 A. Accountability and Support Plans
                 B. Ministry Plan for New Church Planters
                 C. Regionally Initiated Projects
                 D. Church Initiated Projects
                 E. Individually Initiated Projects
                 F. Affiliations
                 G. Splits

VI. Target Selection

VII. Recommended Phases of Congregational Development and Time-line

VIII.The Ideal New Church Planter

IX. Partnership for Success

X. Appendices

A. Regional Demographics Worksheet
B. Regional Potential Spreadsheet 
C. Vision Worksheet
D. "Congregation in Formation" Covenant
E. Shared Facilities
F. Sensitivity in Nesting Situations
G. Potential Temporary Worship Sites
H. Budget Worksheet
I. Legal Issues (print only)
J. Engaging Region in Prayer

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