- Is my primary motivation for considering church planting the glory and worship of God and not primarily dissatisfaction with my present situation?
- Am I truly convinced that church planting is the most effective strategy under heaven to advance the kingdom of God, make disciples of all nations and thereby change the world?
- Do I truly believe the gospel is the “power of God” not only to save lost people from sin’s penalty but also to save them from sin’s domineering power over their lives and to transform culture?
- Do I share the gospel with non-believers on a regular basis, and can I point to people who have made professions of faith and are still walking with Christ as a result of my witness?
- Have I had enough exposure to church planting among a ministry focus group and area similar to what I am considering that I know what the life of a church planter is like?
- Am I assured of God’s call to church planting?
- Do I have the necessary training and coaching plans needed to do church planting effectively?
- Can I articulate quickly what my gifts and personal characteristics are that I believe will make me effective in church planting among the ministry focus group in the type community I’m considering?
- Is there evidence that I am comfortable relating well with secular people in my ministry focus group and that I’m able to accept them joyfully into the community of faith?
- Are my spouse and family willing, even enthusiastic, about our doing church planting?
- Do I have a gospel-confidence (lamb-like humility and lion-like boldness) of being effective in church planting?
- Do I have the spiritual disciplines (consistent prayer/Bible study, free from patterns of besetting sin, good accountability relationships in the church) necessary for being a spiritual leader?
- Do I display self-management disciplines (getting work done on time, keeping commitments, consistency, honesty) that will encourage followers to trust my leadership?
- Have I developed a comprehensive vision (a clear picture of focus group(s), values, mission, philosophy of ministries, strategy) of the kind of church I want to plant?
- Am I considered a people person (good listener, teachable, patient and warm, sensitive, winsome)?
- Do people tend to sit up, listen and come back when I preach–giving evidence that my preaching and communication gifts are special strengths?
- Do influential people in my life tell me that church planting is right for me?
- Have I had a positive track record in the church ministries I have led–giving evidence of my ability both to lead and raise up leaders?
- Do I have an abiding passion for church planting? Is church planting compatible with my personal career goals?
- Understanding the gifts and skills of a church planter usually include being a strong leader, an effective evangelist, and a good preacher, do I have these endowments?
HT: http://www.generalbaptistnm.com/docs/self-assessment-questionnaire-23.pdf
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Jason Robertson is a husband and a father and a pastor. He is dedicated to leading and equipping his the Church with God’s word and biblical theology for life ministry, using a combination of pastoral, church planting and evangelism experience. He holds a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is experienced in church planting, evangelism, missions, and the training of pastors and Bible teachers.
Jason has been preaching the gospel since 1985, serving the first ten years of ministry as a Southern Baptist itinerant evangelist out of Milldale Baptist Church in Zachary, LA which ordained him in 1993. He has preached in hundreds of churches in over 30 States and 4 countries. He planted churches in Siberia, Russia in the summers of 1993 and 1994. He founded Murrieta Valley Church in California, which he planted in cooperation with the SBC NAMB in 2001. He also teaches ministry students at California Baptist University.
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