6) Steps to Multi-Site

So... when are we going multi-site? When are we launching the new site? Leaders hear that type of question often. It's a great question, especially for people who are in the different multi-site teams.

The answer is not a specific date, but rather a series of events. As we move forward from one to the next, we become more ready and we see God bless the process.

STEP ONE (ABOUT 4-6 MONTHS TO LAUNCH. NO DATE PICKED)

• Select Leaders and Start Planning: site director, launch teams meet. DONE
• Communication: Catalyst meetings (DONE). Info meetings. Whole church understands. IN PROCESS
• Outreach Events: New people are gathered to participate
• Budget: We understand and agree to the costs
• Staff Adjustments: We adapt staff job descriptions

If those things can happen, we should meet as church and vote to proceed to STEP TWO. At that point, we can pick a desired launch date. Good launch date options are: September 1, November 1, late January, one month before Easter.

STEP TWO (ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS TO LAUNCH DESIRED DATE)

• Gathering Events: More outreach and community building. Vision for mission and community
• Site Selection: Location is chosen and negotiated
• Site Preparation: Equipment, Signs, Worship materials, Children's Supplies, Admin
• Ministries Staffed: Ongoing ministries recruit and train volunteers

Goal is to prepare for the final month of effort before launch

STEP THREE (ONE MONTH TO LAUNCH)

• Launch Invitations are sent: mailings, personal invites, other means
• Finalize Preparations: practice onsite ministries, ways to include new people
• Preview Service: one week to launch

Next, we'll pause to consider the Biblical model and the benefits of a multi-site church.

As always, we welcome your response, questions and feedback. Discuss below, or contact any pastor or elder directly.