Multiplication & Transition Roadmap
Below is a framework for how we long to pursue healthy multiplication and leadership transitions. Every House Church should actively be in one of these “phases” at all times.
Phase 1: Foundations
Occurs continuously
Encourage partnership Training
For those in HC who are believers and have been regularly attending for at least 6 months.
Identify Incubator candidates
Incubator is our leadership pipeline for Gospel Partners in your HC that you recommend as a potential Shepherd. Not everyone who goes through Incubator will be a Shepherd. Please be transparent on the front end.
Schedule a one-on-one meeting to encourage those potential leaders in the qualities of leadership that you see in them. Communicate that you are recommending them for Incubator and explain its purpose.
Send contact information of your Incubator recommnedations to the House Church Team.
Phase 2: Preparation
Occurs 2-3 months before transition launch
In-Person meeeting with House Church TEam
The House Church Team will schedule an in-person meeting with current & prospective shepherds to clarify vision for multiplication and/or leadership transitions.
Pray with one another, clarify transitions and timing.
In the case of multiplication, identify what core team members need to be established aross the two HCs, host identification, name of new HC, etc.
House Church Team provides “Pathway Plan”
Formalize plans/to-do items that were laid out in meeting.
current shepherds communicate vision and timing
This occurs in one of the final Word & Prayer’s before transition.
Follow up in an email to entire HC after the meeting to communicate with thsoe members who were not present.
Continually prod the group for questions or concerns to be addressed. Invite people into the process!