Multisite Planning

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:

   Multiplication Grid

   Multiplication Grid

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 Prospectus

   Campus Prospectus

   Campus FAQs

   Campus FAQs

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:

   Campus Pastor Development Plan

   Campus Pastor Development Plan