Frequently Asked Church Planting Questions
General Information | From the Planter | From the Sponsor Church | From the Association and Network | About Models and Strategies | About Administrative and Legal Issues | Preguntas en Español
General Information
- What is a church planter?
- What qualifies as a church plant?
- What is the SBTC's vision and strategy for church planting?
- How do you define a church?
- Do all new churches have to be affiliated?
From the Planter
- How do I know if I am wired to be a planter?
- What is the process for planting with the SBTC?
- How long does the process take?
- Do I have to have a sponsor church?
- Do I have to belong to an association?
- What kind of church should I plant?
- What does the SBTC consider to be a new church plant?
- What are the SBTC's expectations of a new church plant?
- What is an assessment?
- How do I get assessed?
- Where can I get training?
- How do I put together a proposal?
- Where can I find some proposal samples?
- Do I have to attend the SBTC Orientation?
- How do I get a coach?
- What about funding?
- When does funding start?
- Does NAMB provide funding?
- Why do I have to fill out the NAMB PIF?
- What is the Nehemiah Project?
- Where can I find other resources?
- Who should I contact about planting?
- How do I file my monthly report online?
From the Sponsor Church
- Why should we plant new churches?
- What kind of church should we plant?
- What should we look for in a planter?
- What are some of our options for sponsorship?
- How does the sponsor church relate to the new church?
- What are some other resources?
- What about funding?
- When does funding start?
- What is the Church Champions Project?
From the Association and Network
- Will the SBTC work with my association or network?
- What is your church planting process?
- What about funding?
- When does funding start?
- What can the SBTC do to help us in church planting?
- What is the PRIME Project?
About Models and Strategies
About House Churches
Can house churches affiliate with the SBTC?
- What kind of church should I plant?
- Who can I contact for more information on models and strategies?
About Administrative and Legal Issues
- How do I get my tax ID number?
- How do I file for tax exempt status?
- Where can I get information on legal incorporation and other legal issues?
- Where can I get specific information and forms for incorporation in Texas?
- Where can I get information on church constitution and bylaws?
Preguntas en Español
- Coming soon!


