Have you ever dreamed about impacting your community in a big way? One of many models for planting a church is to be sent out as a large launch. This means making a big splash into a community right from your first Sunday. Join us for a conversation about how the Vineyard is partnering with ARC (The Association of Related Churches) to send out large teams of people into new communities and make an impact for the kingdom on day one. Learn about how this model is biblically sound, culturally impactful, and what the process looks like for Vineyard church planters to be sent out. This conversation was led by Joel Lowery (Multiply Vineyard’s Large Launch Specialist, Senior Pastor at Crossroads Vineyard in Fredericksburg, VA) and Chris Meekins (Church Planter, Pacific City Church in Santa Monica, CA).
What You’ll Learn:
- What it means to launch large
- The skill set you need to do large launch
- The Vineyard’s large launch process
“The large launch models helps you get the most possible momentum from day one.” —Joel Lowery
Listen to the Audio
Timeline:
3:45 What is large launch?
11:43 How does large launch work in the Vineyard?
24:56 Starting with a team
29:30 What kind of leaders do large launch?
36:30 How sending churches can prepare for large launches
39:14 Should I be bivocational?
42:40 The large launch process
“Imitate before you innovate.”
Resources
Engaging a Culture: Finding God’s Vision For Your City” by Vineyard Pastor Jay Pathak
10 simple questions that could change the trajectory of your life
Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City by Tim Keller
Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch by Searcy & Thomas
Apply to be a Church Planter
Multiply Vineyard Summit: January 8-10 in Miami, FL
ARC Database of Resources – 8 Essentials for Launching Large
