Church Planting
Management
Operations Handbook
I. The goal of the right attitude.
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. (Mark 10:27 AV)
A. To build the strongest church possible in Malaysia.
B. To establish as many churches as possible in a worldwide effort.
II. The goal of the right foundation.
A. The Commission is sure. Matthew 28:18-20
B. The foundation is sure. 1 Corinthians 15
III. The goal of the right results. 1 Thessalonians (Paul’s letter shows forth the right results)
A. Salvation.
B. Baptism.
C. Teach “All things whatsoever I have commanded you…”
1. Should have new coverts or follow-up class.
2. Should follow with discipleship class.
IV. The goal of right stewardship. 1 Corinthians 4:2
The need is to set goals in each area and carefully build toward the overall goal. The purpose will be to build a solid structure upon the foundation of the church, the Lord Jesus Christ. This church will endure and consider further growth through the blessing of the Lord. It is better to build well at first instead of having to tear down and build again.
Remember the importance of understanding priorities in setting and working toward goals.
Cause – Evangelism, soul-winning, visitation.
Effect – Follow-up and new converts Bible classes; worship service, mission (by local cause); music ministry; church registration; finances; building, etc.
A weak structure will be erected if the cause and the effect are out of sequence! Take the time necessary to build a solid structure on the Solid Foundation.
V. The goal of right methods.
A. Follow the governmental rules for the organization of a church.
B. Find the right venue for the meetings of the church.
VI. Ministry Divisions
Evangelism
| Function | Description | Personnel |
| Preaching | Services, Bible Studies, Evangelistic Meetings. | Pastor, Special Speakers |
| Missions | Missionary awareness, Correspondence, Finances | |
| Ordinances | Lord’s Supper, Baptism | Pastor, others as directed by the church |
| Music | Song Leader, Songs for services, Special music, Musicians | Song leader: Backup Song leader: Musicians: Choir leader: |
| Visitation | Director of Visitation and tracting, records, follow-up, purchasing/printing tracts | Pastor |
| Bus ministry | Ministry director, Visiting and follow-up, Promotions, Music | |
| Fellowship | Coordinator of special events | |
| Ushers/Church Decorum | Director of ushers and preparation for worship |
Education
| Function | Description | Personnel |
| Sunday School Administrator | Supervision of teachers, Scheduling, Purchasing, Filing of material, Distribution/Collection | Pastor |
| Sunday School Classes | Primary Youth Adults – English Adults – Mandarin | |
| Sunday School Music | Coordinated by each class | |
| Children’s Church | Preaching, Teaching, Music Preprimary Primary | Teachers: Helpers: |
| Special Children’s Programs | Children’s presentations, V.B.S. | |
| Correspondence Bible Course, Bible Study, Bible College | Coordinator, printing, distribution, collecting and grading. | Pastor |
| Church Retreat, Camps, Seminars |
Administration
| Function | Description | Personnel |
| Finances | Treasurer Collection and recording of all offerings, disbursement of funds | |
| Weekly Literature | Bulletins, Prayer lists | |
| Correspondence | General Correspondence, Missions Letters, Reports, Cards | Pastor |
| Record Keeping | Attendance, Birthdays, Anniversaries | Pastor |
| Cleaning and Maintenance | Regular cleaning of premises. Preventive and corrective repair of Church property | Volunteers sign up |
| Flowers | Church auditorium, special occasions |
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