Church Planting and Missional Movements

Course Summary

This unit introduces students to the theological, missiological, and practical foundations of church planting, with particular emphasis on missional movements and multiplication. Students explore biblical models of church planting, contemporary church planting strategies, and the role of leadership, discipleship, and contextualisation in establishing new faith communities. Drawing on global and Australian scholarship, as well as Vineyard theology and practice, students develop a contextual church planting proposal that integrates theology, cultural analysis, and mission strategy.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Explain the biblical and theological foundations of church planting and missional movements.
2. Analyse contemporary church planting models and movement dynamics in global and Australian contexts.
3. Develop a contextualised church planting strategy that integrates theology, cultural analysis, leadership, and multiplication principles.

Course Content

1. Theological and Missiological Foundations of Church Planting
2. Biblical Models of Church Planting
3. Contemporary Church Planting Strategies and Movement Dynamics
4. Leadership and Team Development
5. Discipleship and Evangelism in New Church Contexts
6. Contextualisation and Cultural Analysis
7. Global and Australian Church Planting Scholarship
8. Developing a Church Planting Strategy and Plan for Multiplication