STEPS TO GETTING INVOLVED

1. Initial Interest

• Read the Qualifications section.
• Read the Questions To Ask Yourself section.
• Read a book on church planting or talk to a church planter to see what is involved in starting a new church.
• If you're interested in the Chaplaincy program, read the Chaplaincy Requirements page.

2. Personal Interview

If you are interested in pursuing an involvement with the Home Missions Department, please call the Home Missions Director at 615-760-6137.

3. Application

DO NOT FILL OUT AN APPLICATION UNTIL ASKED TO DO SO BY THE HOME MISSIONS DIRECTOR.

Click here to fill out an online application.  Please fill out as thoroughly as possible.

4. Pre-Assessment

To help in your formal assessment, answer these questions about your past experience that will relate to the skills needed in starting a new church.

5. Formal Assessment

You and your wife will be asked to meet for a day long formal assessment.

6. Board Approval

After reading your application and references and hearing from the assessment team, the Home Missions Board will vote on your approval as a Home Missionary.

7. Orientation

You will meet at the Home Missions office to sign your contract, get instructions in raising support, and get started as a home missionary.

8. Support Raising

Each missionary is required to raise the support for their salary and money for start-up expenses.

9. Training and Transition

You will receive training on starting a new church.  You will also be given assignments in planning your new work.  When your support goal is raised, you will be allowed to move to the field and start your work.

10. Coach Assigned

A former or present church planter will be assigned as your coach to help you through the first year.