Multiplication Grid
Multiplying reach in new areas has always been part of church growth. We can outline at least four distinct multiplication opportunities for the local church:
- Launching a regional campus
- Repurposing an existing church belonging to a struggling congregation
- Planting a new church
- Initiating a strategic partnership (church revitalization)
With limited resources to invest, your church needs to meet a set of contextual conditions before proceeding with any multiplication opportunity. A multiplication grid is one way to clarify where, when and under what circumstances a church should launch a new work, as well as what form that new work will take. Here’s a sample multiplication grid:
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New Campus Documents
Regional campuses—or multisites—play a major role in many multiplication strategies. By extending its reach into new areas underserved or unreached by other churches, a multiplying church can mobilize its people, money, strategy, mission and vision for maximum effect across an entire region.
Campus Pastor
Finding the right campus pastor is the first priority for a new multisite campus—no other element is as important for the long-term success of a new campus. Create a campus pastor profile to:
- Introduce the church and community context
- Present the new campus prospectus
- Summarize the position scope and job responsibilities
- Describe required candidate skills, strengths, gifts and personality
A sample position profile might look like this:
Campus Pastor Position Profile
Campus Pastor Position Profile
Once a hire is made, prepare a campus pastor development plan to outline pre-launch activities and fieldwork. Most churches set the minimum pre-launch phase at 6 months or more: