Association with Queensland Baptist
There is a process for Simple Churches, Start-ups, Hybrid and already established Churches wanting to become associated with Queensland Baptist.
Outline Of Application Process for Church Recognition
Links to forms
Application for Church Recognition – Word Version
Application for Church Recognition – Interactive PDF
MTQ Constitution Sample – Word Version
Church Planting
Church Planter Assessment
A formal application process for anyone seeking to be assessed for Church Planter Status with the QB Movement.
Application for Assessment – Church Planter – Word Version
Application for Assessment – Church Planter – Interactive PDF
Manual on Church Planting “How to know if you should plant a Church”
Church planting is still regarded as “the single most effective form of evangelism”. (Peter Wagner)
Starting new churches that reproduce is the key to reaching this generation of Australians with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Church leaders all around the country are asking, “where are the church planters?”. The opportunities for starting new churches abound and the missing ingredient is leadership.
The manual has been produced to assist individuals or married couples in their decision-making regarding church planting. You may find it helpful to seek the input of someone in leadership to help guide you through the process.
How to Know if you should plant a church
Partnering Options
New Partnering Options The Values Project – Australian Baptist Ministries
What type of church is being planted?
| Complex Church | Simple Church | Hybrid Church | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | This is the model that dominates the scene in Australia – it centres around services of worship; programmes offered to meet specific need; staff to carry out the vision of the church; there are therefore issues pertaining to property, finance and administration. | This is the model that has appeared throughout the history of the Church around the world but has had less impact in Australia – it centres around a meal, relationships, prayer and testimony and relational mission. The venues for these spaces are usually homes and there is little or no property, finance or administration issues. | This is a model that involves a church being “meshed” with a community response initiative (e.g. child care centre, school, medical centre etc). In many respects this space is like the CCMS and so there are issues around staff, finance, property and administration that are similar to those in that space. |
| Evangelism vital |  | | |
| Key Discipleship Processes | | | |
| Prayer – central | | | |
| Role of Preaching | Central | Optional | Contributes positively |
| The place of the public reading of Scripture | May be Included | Central | May be Included |
| Lord's Supper | Not necessarily each Sunday | Every time the fellowship meets | Not necessarily each Sunday |
| Pastoral Support offered by Staff | | Support offered within the group itself | |
| Pastoral Support offered by members | | | |
| Programmes | | This model is very light on programming | |
| Staff | Usual | Rare | Usual |
| Property | Usual | Not an Issue | Central Feature |
| Administration | | Not a Key Issue | |
| Missions | Local & Global | Principally local | Local & Global |
| Giving | Central and targeted to global and local needs | Central and targeted to local needs principally | Central and targeted to local and global needs |
| Planting timetable | 3-5 years | 1-3 months | 3-5 years |
| Costs to commence | $100,000+ | Nil | $1m+ |
| Flexibility | Restricted to suitable venue | Able to move as required | Restricted to the Community Engagement site |
| Size | Only restricted by its buildings (150+) | Restricted to 15-30 | Restricted to what is allocated within the community space |
| Effectiveness | Potentially able to affect a town or small city | Potentially able to affect a small town, village or suburb | Potentially able to affect the community engagement space in which they are planted |
| Recognition | Available | Needs Review | Available |
| Registered Minister | Required | Needs Review | Required |
| Constitution Click Here to learn more about Church Constitutions | Required after planting phases completed | A “Group Covenant” to be developed | Required after planting phases completed |
| Lifespan | Long Lifespan | May only have a lifespan across 2-4 years and closure is not to be seen as evidence of problems | Long Lifespan |
| Insurance | Available | Available by arrangement | Available |
| Training | Through the Seminary or College | No specific training available | Through the Seminary or College |
