Planting on Purpose

Four stages. One purpose.

INC’s proven pathway for prospective church planters — designed to take you from called to launched.

Four stages of development, assessment, and training — with coaching at every step. INC has been planting churches since 1974, with over 2,000 churches across the world. If you’re sensing a call to plant in Australia, this is the path forward.

01

Preliminary Development

Character, calling, and competency. What you bring before you apply. 1 Timothy 3 foundations and proven leadership in the local church.

02

Initial Training Event

One day with senior INC leaders. Trait analysis. A coach assigned to walk with you. A plan for your personal growth.

03

The Assessing Event

Two days with your spouse. A thorough assessment on 13 proven church planter competencies. A coaching plan tailored to where you are.

04

Advanced Training Event

Two days going deeper. Launch strategy, governance, financial resourcing — and the formal permission to launch an INC church.

Ready to begin? Start the conversation.

The first step is a short application. INC’s planting team will read it personally and reach out within a week. This isn’t a commitment — it’s the start of a conversation.