Stages of Church Advancement

We’ve identified five distinct stages that every church goes through as it develops. Each stage represents unique challenges and opportunities, and therefore, demands a different focus and skill in order to achieve the desired outcome. Growth through these stages is the basis for all our strengthening efforts.

  • Primary Outcome

    • Multiplication of Disciples

    Primary Focus

    • High-Impact Services

    • Assimilation Plan / Processes

    • Leadership Development

    • City Engagement

    Primary Skills

    • Preaching

    • Evangelism

    • Leadership

    • Time Management

  • Primary Outcome

    • Multiplication of Leaders

    Primary Focus

    • Discipleship Pathway Development

    • Hire the Right Staff

    • Package / Give Away Ministry

    Primary Skills

    • Equipping

    • Team Building

    • Cultivating & Managing Momentum

  • Primary Outcome

    • Multiplication of Ministries

    Primary Focus

    • Manager Multiple Staff

    • Layer Leadership

    • Outreach / Compassion

    Primary Skills

    • Delegation

    • People Management

    • Ministry Management

  • Primary Outcome

    • Multiplication of Systems

    Primary Focus

    • Systems Development

    • Business Acumen / Expertise

    • Reorganization / Reinvention

    Primary Skills

    • Lead Change / Change Agent

    • Finding / Hiring Expertise

    • Process / Systems Development

  • Primary Outcome

    • Multiplication of Churches

    Primary Focus

    • Church-Planting Church

    • Influencing Church

    • Resources to Leverage Ministry

    Primary Skills

    • Church-Planting

    • Strategic Thinking / Planning / Partners

    • Wisdom