2. To initiate a component for ministry to churches utilizing languages other than English
Objectives:
2.a. To develop multi-lingual materials and resources for new church planters
2.b. To obtain reporting materials in other languages for the Annual Church Profile
3. To publicize church starting efforts of the churches in Collin Baptist Association
Objectives:
3.a. To produce a quarterly page for insert in the CBA Encourager
3.b. To plan and maintain a Church Starting Resource Center in the CBA Media Center
3.c. To plan and maintain a Church Starting webpage on the CBA website including information on "How To" sponsor new work and "How To" become involved in it.
4. To strategize with other cooperating entities in setting priorities for new churches
Objectives:
4.a. To work with the Church Planting Network composed of association representatives from Collin, Denton, Tarrant and Dallas counties to develop and implement a strategy to help church starters reach their full potential and develop a network of mentors and coaches to assist them as they start churches to impact their communities
4.b. To assist ten (10) churches to identify needs for new work in their areas
4.c. To provide current demographic, social trends and other information to help churches understand the needs and nature of the people in their communities
5. To encourage churches to start new churches
Objectives:
5.a. To work with five (5) churches to elect missions teams and provide training
5.b. To seek commitments from ten (10) churches to start new missions and churches
5.c. To assist church in starting a minimum of 15 churches per year from 2007-2010
6. To support existing missions
Objectives:
6.a. To form a "New Missions Fellowship" and meet with them quarterly
6.b. To plan and conduct quarterly training events for mission pastors and church starters to help them understand church growth and development principles and to become informed about non-traditional and creative methods for reaching people and growing churches
6.c. To coordinate the cooperative process between the new missions, sponsoring churches, association and other sources to access funding and implement growth reviews