Recently I’ve been blogging on the 7 Top Issues Church Planter’s face.  It’s based on research conducted by Todd Wilson at Exponential.  My experience bears out the truth of these top issues.  I think Todd’s research is dead on.  To conclude this series of posts, I want to encourage planters to do two things.

1.  Self-evaluate.  Take an honest look at each of these issues and give yourself a grade.  How are you doing.  For those that you are struggling with, get help.  Talk to your coach (the assumption being that you have a coach).  Talk to other church planters.  Talk to your network.  Don’t ignore any deficits because they will only grow with time.

2.  Attend Exponential April 26 – 29 in Orlando, FL.  Ed Stetzer and I are both teaching in the pre-launch track.  While I’m talking on planning and filling out legal paperwork (exciting stuff), Ed will be unpacking these top issues.  I know personally that will be a session I won’t want to miss.

Here’s a link to all the posts in the series.

Issue #1  Leadership Development and Reproducing Culture

Issue #2 Financial Self Sufficiency and Viability

Issue #3 Team Development and Volunteer Mobilization

Issue #4 Systems, Processes, and Cultures

Issue #5 Casting Vision and Avoiding Mission Drift

Issue #6 Evangelism and Discipleship

Issue #7 Health of the Planter and Family